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WisdomTap is a hi-tech startup based in Bangalore. Our vision is to build the best place on earth to help people decide what to buy. We do this based on the wisdom in online communities. We analyze user generated content to create extremely useful product recommendations, and enable people to search and find the right products for their needs. We also have a social application, iWannaBuy , using which people can leverage the knowledge of their friends to help decide which products to buy. Join us in our quest to create the best product research destination in the world!

We are looking for a few exceptional engineers to join our core product team, and help us realize our vision of becoming the Google of product search. You will get an opportunity to work on provide a compelling user experience across the web, social networks, and mobile phones. Qualifications:

Must Have Skills

• In depth knowledge of and experience using html, xml, css, http, and dom scripting using javascript.
• Sound knowledge of front end architecture, and modern web design paradigms such as css driven page layout, ajax, cross browser support, graceful degradation and progressive enhancement.
• Experience using various front end development and debugging tools such as Firebug, and performance monitoring tools such as ySlow.
• Experience using at least one cross browser javascript library such as Yui or jQuery.
• Must be comfortable and proficient working on linux systems, and familiarity with a server side scripting language such as python, php, perl or ruby.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience building mobile applications and web sites, especially for newer touch screen devices.
• Experience building social applications on Facebook and OpenSocial.
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization.
• Knowledge of python and wsgi frameworks such as TurboGears or Pylons, or other MVC web serving frameworks.
• Familiar with tools such as Photoshop, Gimp, and Dreamweaver.
• Experience with web Accessibility & Usability.