ESPN International is seeking a Web Developer II who will be responsible for building, maintaining and supporting Deportes.com. The International Digital Media team is responsible for innovation, development and support of online experiences across ESPN’s global platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for an avid sports fan with deep, hands-on technology expertise to get hands on mobile applications, products, and services that extend ESPN’s brand recognition and provide world class stability, reliability, and performance.

The right candidate will have a demonstrable track record of successfully supporting high quality, innovative applications, products, and services for a consumer-oriented company. The right candidate must have hands-on expertise and be a self-motivated, team player who can drive his/her own work while keeping an eye to the overall business objectives of the organization. They will also need to possess excellent communication skills as they will be interacting with various technology and business teams across the world.

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

This is a project position with an estimated length of 1 year.

 The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding and hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript. They should also have a sound understanding of HTTP and how clients interact with REST-style web services.

 Creating and maintaining accurate and current documentation that can be utilized by our affiliate teams

 Experience in working with high-traffic, guest-facing application servers and awareness of security considerations

 Experience in full life-cycle software development

 Applicants must be able to work both individually and in a team environment to achieve results in a deadline driven environment.

 Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver on time according to project schedules

 Working hands on with the Content Management System

 Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a consumer-oriented media company or software development company
 Minimum of 3 years of expert level experience with HTML, CSS, & Javascript
 Technically proficient in the following:
o Experience with JavaScript, AJAX, and HTML5 a must.
o Common delivery protocols including HTTP, SSL, SMTP, UDP, TCP/IP
o Guest-facing application experience
o Experience with Adobe Photoshop is nice-to-have
o Experience with Java is a nice-to-have
 Excellent understanding of multi-tier web architectures, and OO design patterns and concepts
 Must be a self-starter that can drive projects forward with minimal management oversight
 A strong sense of drive, ownership, passion and a commitment to the user experience
 Strong customer focus
 Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Must have experience in operations or application support
 Pasion for technology and change in the online environment

 BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical degree

Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.