ActionScript Developer

Heavy.com is seeking a talented ActionScript Developer to build distributed media applications. At Heavy, you’ll be instrumental to the development of our next generation video entertainment and social networking platform. You should have advanced experience building web-based applications and networked Flash applications – i.e. you’ve got extensive experience jockeying data back and forth from a database to your Flash apps using Flash remoting, XML, etc… An understanding of how to engineer applications that can withstand a serious beating of traffic is key to success at Heavy.

We are looking for either a SENIOR or MID-LEVEL ActionScript developer to join our team. Compensation will be determined according to your experience and skills that you bring to the table. Bring your A-Game and let’s make something happen!

[COLOR=RoyalBlue]Requirements[/COLOR]

  • Expert knowledge of Flash and ActionScript, with experience using AS 2.0 / 3.0
  • At least 4 years of programming experience
  • PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, XML
  • OOP programming
  • Development experience in a Linux environment
  • Photoshop

[COLOR=RoyalBlue]Nice to Have[/COLOR] (or, you’ll get to learn on the job!)

  • Flash remoting, AMFPHP, JSON
  • ActionScript compilers and SWF processors such as Motion Twin (MTASC) and SWFMill
  • Experience building desktop applications or distributed widgets using Flash tools
  • Source control tools (SVN, CVS)
  • Video encoding, video playback in Flash (FLV)
  • Additional programming and scripting languages
  • Organized development and release-cycle approach

Compensation includes full-benefits (medical, dental, 401(k), etc.) plus performance-based bonuses. This is an on-site position at our New York office. You must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

No freelance or contractors at this time, please.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to techjobs@heavy.com