This position can either be direct hire permanent placement, or contract to hire, or long term contract depending on personal candidate preference. Irvine, CA Web Front End Engineer, Mobile Requirements: A minimum of 5 years industry experience; 2 years mobile website experience Expert knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, DOM, and HTML 5 features Extensive experience withAjaxand JavaScript libraries like jQuery or YUI Experience using an MVC framework like Spring, Struts, or Zend Familiar with HTTP and basic networking concepts Basic proficiency with Photoshop Passion for web development and gaming Preferred Requirements: Experience creating native mobile applications Experience adding mobile offerings to existing high-profile websites Experience emulating Flash-like experiences through standard browser APIs Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming in languages like Java, C++, Objective-C, PHP, or equivalent Knowledge of FreeMarker, JSP, and / or XSLT Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field Responsibilities: The front end engineer will collaborate with user experience designers, graphic designers, back end engineers, other front end engineers, and producers to create epic and efficient Web applications used by millions of people worldwide. The ideal candidate is aware of web and mobile technology trends, familiar with browser compatibility nuances, and is eager to apply the latest tools and techniques to enable an engaging out-of-game experience.