We are a strategic communication firm for the life science industry (biopharma, global health, medical device).
We are seeking a Drupal Developer who is proficient enough and comfortable working with a small creative firm—partnering with our design team—to create cutting edge web sites, web applications, and tablet based apps geared for Life Science companies.
Our ideal candidate is a true technologist, smart, eager to learn new technologies, and can communicate effectively with team members and clients.
In This Role You Will
• Partner with team members in shaping user experiences through demonstrating the latest technology tools, constraints, and interfaces
• Provide high quality custom system-to-system interfaces, including database structures for science research
• Design and build applications using Drupal and other LAMP technologies in an Illustrator to CSS workflow
Required Skills and Experience
• Fluent in Drupal 6 & 7 with a minimum of 2 years of focused experience in Drupal development
• A minimum of 3 high-volume or data-rich Drupal 6 or 7 sites
• Fluent in PHP, Javascript, and CSS
• 100% capable of understanding and writing all of the following: XHTML; CSS; JavaScript; cross-browser compatibility; W3C compatibility
• At least one responsive, mobile or tablet production site
• Experience architecting, building and launching complex sites
• Able to deliver Pixel-perfect execution in a design sensitive environment
• Self-directed and can juggle multiple priorities, seeking ways to be more involved in the development process and to improve development for our design team
• Critiquing design work as it relates to building it out; collaboratively providing solutions to make sure that the team’s work is always exceptional
• Understanding of mobile and web-based design constraints, editors, browser platforms, and their differences—along with the experience to develop and code accordingly
• One or more of the JavaScript Frameworks, such as Jquery, Moo Tools, Prototype
• Able to spin up on new languages, APIs and platforms quickly
• Version control protocols
Desired Skills & Experience
• Developed or substantially contributed to at least one (1) responsive or web-app mobile or tablet sites
• Working comfortably within Adobe Illustrator
• iOS or Android application development experience
• Knowledge and practice with agile development methodologies
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as Java and Python
• Working knowledge of Agile, XP or Scrum
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and comfort interacting directly with clients or design director
• Experience working with the University of Washington server systems a plus
Company Description
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At Cognition, we believe the work we provide today has global impact tomorrow. We create brand presence for biotech and med tech, research institutes, science education and commercial healthcare centers. We also partner with in the field researchers on small-scale to large-scale research studies, providing them digital tools to conduct health intervention research and gather patient data. Our core focus is small molecule cancer biotechnology, stent medical device, neuroscience, pediatric research, environmental and global health, and infectious disease.
We are a small studio where each employee has the opportunity to make a BIG impact—your ideas and suggestions are important to our leadership team.
For more information visit http://cognitionstudio.com/
To Apply Please send cover letter and resume to kristine@cognitionstudio.com