Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Write    server-side code for web-based applications, create robust high-volume production applications, and develop prototypes quickly.     You should also have a strong understanding of, and practical experience with, Java/PLAY web application development.        
• Build our platforms, systems and networking infrastructure using your strong background in distributed systems, OS/kernel, network system design, and large scale storage systems.
• Specialist domains: NoSQl frameworks, Map Reduce, JSON, AJAX, Graph theory & internationalization
• Lead cross-functional teams in charge of building social recommendation systems and integrated development environments
• Interact with product owners and key stakeholders to understand, document and prioritize product feature requirements
• Interact with product managers and graphic designers to deliver intuitive front-end user interfaces for client-server applications
• Participate with scrum teams to plan and commit to each iteration of work
• Drive towards delivery of commitments through each iteration, identify risks, and develop risk mitigation plans
• Design and optimize code to run efficiently across multiple platforms and resource-constrained environments
• Participate in code reviews, test plan reviews, and document reviews
• Be open to learning new technologies and new problem domains

Required Skills or Experience

•  5-10 years experience programming in C/C++, Java, PHP, PERL, Python or Ruby on Windows, Linux or UNIX platforms
• Awareness of software development methodologies and life cycles
• Passion for solving difficult problems
• Exemplary planning and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with client-server, multi-threading, and network programming
• Experience debugging complex software applications in Windows and Linux development environments
• Experience using source control systems (CVS, SVN, or Git)
• Additional experience writing highly scalable server-side components an advantage.
• Large systems software design and development experience, with extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and large data problems
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality software products on time
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects independently and on time, with excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Must be a team player
• Experience working with or managing off-shore development teams
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience