Do you want to work for a company that makes a difference in people’s lives by teaching people of different cultures how to get along, how to talk to each other?  A company that teaches people the interpersonal communication skills they need to succeed at their jobs?  To help people become better learners?
 
Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams?  Do you thrive in an informal work environment?   Would you like having every other Friday off?
 
The ideal candidate will have a computer science background with an emphasis on web based technologies. A working knowledge of Flash/Action/Flex, JavaScript and HTML is preferred. Experience developing and deploying Java applications to the web are a plus.  Your candidacy will leap to the top if you have HTML5 experience.
 
If you want this to be your story, send us your resume with a half-page write-up of your most significant accomplishments to date. 
 
Position
Junior Software Engineer
 
Employment Type
This is a full-time, regular employment position.  You will be required to work on-site.
 
Department
Software Engineering
 
Reports to:
Vice President of Production
 
Overall Responsibility
Your job will be to help build and deliver our products by working on our ActionScript based platform. This will require you to learn how the platform is built, help fix bugs and implement new features that are required by our products. You will also be involved in the development and maintenance of our proprietary authoring tools.
 
Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with XML and JSON data formats
• Working knowledge of at least one other programming language
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying mobile applications
• Experience with HTML5, Java, Flash, ActionScript, Flex
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (angular.js, backbone.js, etc.)
• Knowledge of automated build-systems (ANT, Hudson, Make, etc.)
• Experience with dynamic CSS tools
• Understanding of the Model-View-Controller pattern
• Experience with Subversion or Git

 
Company Overview
Alelo (www.alelo.com) is an award-winning creator of innovative, computer-based “serious” games that utilize virtual role-play simulations to teach cross-cultural, interpersonal communication skills. Our software incorporates state-of-the-art instructional design, social science, and patented avatar technology for socially intelligent virtual humans that interact with the learner in dynamic, immersive scenarios. Course instruction is modeled on a task-based, situated learning methodology effective for rapid skill development and application to real world situations. Our unique approach provides highly effective and customizable training for learners at different levels who need intercultural communication skills to succeed in the 21st century.
 
This position requires US Citizenship for government clearance eligibility.
 
This position is full time and is on-site at our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employees enjoy an informal work environment.  Alelo is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
 
Local (Los Angeles area) candidates only. No immigration sponsorship (H1B and similar). No outsourcing companies. No agencies. No consultants/contractors. Absolutely no phone calls, faxes, or visits.