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Front End Developer

JustAnswer (San Francisco, CA)
Fulltime Job   |   Posted on: JUL 07, 2009     

What if your front end development work could save lives? At JustAnswer, it does! We’re the largest paid question and answer service; where over 20,000 Doctors, Lawyers, Veterinarians, Mechanics, and other Experts answer questions 24/7. Have a strange headache in the middle of the night? Ask our Health Experts. Have a legal dispute with a neighbor? Ask our Legal Experts. You get the idea.

Since we’re all about Questions & Answers, here are the details on this opportunity:

Q: What’s JustAnswer story?
A: JustAnswer is a fast growing, top 200 website started in 2003 by Internet entrepreneur Andy Kurtzig. You can learn more about how the company got started and what we do at JustAnswer.com

Q: What’s the difference between JustAnswer and the free answer sites?
A: When you ask a serious question on the free answer sites, you usually get an answer from a teenager. When you ask on JustAnswer, you get Experts. Who would you trust with your health? What about your taxes? Or, anything else that’s important to you.

Q: What kind of experience should I have?
A: We are looking for talented developers with at least 2+ Years of front end development experience in a complex technical environment
Educationally, a BA/BS is required, Advanced degree preferred

Q: What kind of software would I be using in this role?
A: We are a 100% Microsoft shop, and use Visual Studio 2008, as well as C# and JQuery. As a front end developer, you may also leverage add’l javascript libraries like Prototype, Dojo, Scriptaculous

Q: What do Customers think of JustAnswer?
A:Check out www.justanswer.com/help/testimonials.aspx to see some Customer testimonials.

Q: What kind of person is successful at JustAnswer?
A: Someone who is Smart, Fun and Gets things Done

Q: What’s the Salary?
A: Depends on your experience, but it’ll be a competitive rate. And, you get stock options, health insurance, dental insurance, and many other really cool perks!

Now, we’ve got a Question for you…

Q: Nine nickels and a traditional balance are sitting in front of you. All nickels have the same weight except for one counterfeit, which is slightly heavier than the others. What is the lowest maximum number of times you expect to use the balance to guarantee you’ve found the counterfeit nickel? Please explain the process you would take.

Make a difference in the world! Apply to join JustAnswer now by sending us the answer to the riddle and your resume. See you soon!

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