Flex and ActionScript Developers
My company ThoughtFaqtory is currently looking for Flex developers to join our team. Our company focuses on developing Rich Internet Applications using Flex. We are also looking for anyone with a Java or .NET background that is willing to learn Flex. The Flex community is very small or even non existent in Cape Town so we are willing to train you while you work.
If you are a Java developer and are new to Flex you can look at this article “Thirty-minute Flex test-drive for Java developers” written by Christophe Coenraets.
Job Description:
ThoughtFaqtory seeks Flex and ActionScript Architect/Developers to design, architect, and implement rich internet applications (RIA). The ideal candidate will be an expert ActionScript 2.0 and Flex 1.5 developer with 2+ years of software development experience and a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field.
Applicants should also have demonstrated experience/expertise with:
- Flex 2 and AS3
- Architecture of an enterprise level RIA
- Retrieval of dynamic data from data sources such as XML, web services, or databases
- OOP in ActionScript and at least one other programming language
- Implementation of an application framework (such as Cairngorm or ARP)
- Implementation of a Unit Testing framework (such as ASUnit or FlexUnit)
- Strong foundation in Design Patterns (especially MVC)
- Excellent problem solving and communications skills
Additional skills considered a plus are:
- Java
- PHP
- Ant
- HTML, DHTML, JS and CSS
- Database design
- Flash Remoting (or alternatives such as AMFPHP, OpenAMF and WebORB)
Remuneration will depend on experience and will be negotiated.
Send your CV/resume to careers@thoughtfaqtory.com
