Job Posting: Yankees Web Developer
Web Developer – New York Yankees (Bronx, NY)
Description:
The New York Yankees organization is accepting applications for an entry to mid-level web developer in their Baseball Operations department. Candidate should have development experience with the .NET framework, C#, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL Server.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist senior developers in the design and implementation of web-based tools and applications for senior baseball operations personnel
- Update existing components to utilize newer client- and server-side frameworks
- Test applications for cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
- Write stored procedures and other database objects for MS SQL Server
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with database-driven web application development in ASP.NET/C#
- Experience developing AJAX-based web applications with one or more of the following JavaScript frameworks: Prototype, jQuery, MooTools, ExtJS, YUI
- Experience with HTML programming, particularly HTML5-based applications
- An understanding of CSS and cross-browser web development techniques
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and source code management tools (Subversion, Git, TFS/VSS)
- SQL skills developing complex queries, stored procedures, functions in Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases
KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING A PLUS:
- Model-View-Controller patterns (ASP.Net MVC, MonoRail, etc.)
- O/R mapping (NHibernate, Fluent, Entity Framework, etc.)
- HTML5 video, video codecs, transcoding, and streaming technologies
- Microsoft SQL Server database administration
- Configuration and administration of Internet Information Services
- General IT technical support and troubleshooting
- Statistical analysis techniques and statistical software
- Baseball knowledge and knowledge of baseball statistics
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. 1. Yes/No: Do you have experience writing database-driven web applications, using ASP.Net/C#?
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