Senior Developer, Digital Production

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Overview:

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local musicians and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

The (Temp to Perm) Senior Developer, Digital Production role is responsible for coordinating and executing the development of digital tools for Columbia Records' artists and the label as a whole. Digital tools include official websites, web apps, splash pages and other marketing tools such as contest pages and email templates. The Senior Developer will work closely with all internal departments, be in direct contact with artists and artist management, and collaborate with outside designers/firms to create innovative and effective digital content. Responsibilities also include mentoring and managing the technical development of the Developer, Digital Production.

Responsibilities:

-Lead the development of websites and digital tools, which includes working with and managing the needs of artists, artist managers, label representatives and internal/external creative and technology teams
-Communicate regularly and fluidly with all project members. Provide accurate, complete, and consistent updates on project road maps
-Utilize emerging technology, including APIs, SDKs, plugins, etc. to develop unique, engaging, and cutting-edge digital tools with optimized UI for all digital devices types
-Strong understanding of user experience design and usability principles
-Ensure adherence to established Sony Corporation security and quality assurance standards and guidelines

Qualifications:
-At least five years of prior experience in website development/design/production
-Expert knowledge of HTML & CSS
-Experience developing custom themes for Wordpress and Tumblr
-Firsthand use of social networking APIs

Required Skills:
-An expert understanding of HTML & CSS
-Fluid knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and common plugins
-A working knowledge of PHP
-The ability to write all code from scratch using a text editor/IDE
-Experience with APIs including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc
-A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
-Experience coding custom themes for Wordpress, Tumblr and other CMSs

Preferred Skills:
-Knowledge of CSS3 properties & HTML5 elements
-Experience using MySQL Databases
-Experience with Apache, htaccess, htpasswd, and modrewrite
-Experience with Adobe DPS or native app development

Additional Skills:
-Ability to multitask and handle high profile clients, upper management and high paced work environment
-Positive, helpful attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
-Ability to mentor and manage the technical development of the Developer, Digital Production as well as development interns.
-Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
-Ability to balance the demands of the business, with the changing production timelines to deliver excellent results on short timelines
-Must be highly organized; capable of developing and keeping to a project timeline
-Strong adopter and user of digital technologies