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Enterto classified RSS channel Mon, 12 May 2008 23:24:10 +0200 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:22:25 +0200 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:18:06 +0200 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:08:12 +0200 Sat, 17 May 2008 03:40:42 +0200 California is a national and world leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy, tapping the power of the market to address global warming and sustainability issues. Energy Solutions is a fast paced and innovative consulting firm, specializing in energy efficiency program design, implementation, and marketing; and also working on alternative energy, emerging technologies, and water conservation projects. We are currently seeking to fill an Energy Efficiency Software Architect position. Our offices are located in downtown Oakland, California. As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will experience all of the benefits of working for a medium sized company: opportunities to manage projects, close working relationships with colleagues, an active role in shaping company direction and your own future, and flexibility in work schedules. At the same time, you will have a broad impact on energy efficiency markets through our work for major California utilities, the California Public Utilities Commission, and other national leaders in energy efficiency. This unique blend creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the future of energy efficiency in California and beyond. As an Energy Efficiency Software Architect at Energy Solutions, you will design and maintain software solutions in support of Energy Efficiency and Green Technology programs in California and throughout the United States. Some current projects at Energy Solutions include the California Solar Initiative, Statewide Energy Efficiency HVAC, Motors, and Lighting technologies rebate programs, Green Business Certification programs, and many other significant programs in the Green, Renewable, and Energy Technology Areas. You will work directly with Information Architects and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into software system design and architecture and develop data and object models. You will work closely with and manage a sub-team of software engineers to develop technical architecture specifications and implement the system design. At the completion of software development, you will manage the Quality Assurance process and contribute to system rollout and user training. You will assist in and help manage network center and data and web server operations at Energy Solutions hosted data center. Experience or familiarity with software development, developer tools, and technologies a requirement. Some particular examples include but not limited to: Open source software in general Network Operations: Unix Web and Data Server administration, network configuration, high availability/high performance architectures SQL databases: Postgres, MySQL Programming Languages and Frameworks: Python, Django Web Application Development: dHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XSL, DOM, XML, Apache, Linux Server Administration, Shell Scripting Developer Tools: Subversion, Issue Tracking Systems, Wikis Energy Solutions expects employees to manage project tasks with minimal oversight. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science, engineering, or similar technical major. One to three years work experience in designing, developing and enhancing software or web-based applications is required. Energy-related professional experience (or at least interest) and consulting experience are a positive, but not required. Strong technical document writing and client management skills are required. Experience in Software and Information Architecture is desired. Candidates will be asked to provide technical writing samples and Information Architecture or Technical Specifications if available. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Energy Solutions offers medical and dental insurance benefits and an excellent retirement package. Please email cover letter with start date availability and your resume to Luther Kopf at lkopf@energy-solution.com. For more information about Energy Solutions, please visit us on our website at www.energy-solution.com. Sat, 17 May 2008 03:22:55 +0200 The person in this position will lead a small team of engineers who will work on statistical analysis and modeling related to leading edge ad serving and optimization technologies. The position entails application of statistical techniques to large volumes of data to perform supervised machine learning using established modeling techniques.
About Exponential Exponential is a profitable, rapidly growing, technology-driven media services company that delivers innovative products and services to meet the demands of todays digital advertisers. The Exponential group of businesses enable online advertisers to reach their target audiences through our Tribal Fusion, FullTango, LeadGenuity, EchoTopic, and Techbargains divisions. Our businesses represent over 1,500 of the top publishers on the web and are the partner of choice for many of the worlds leading advertising agencies and advertisers for their online campaigns. Through our proprietary ad serving technology, we generate 30 billion online ad impressions per month, enabling advertisers to reach over 70% of the US online population and 230 million consumers worldwide. Requirements: PhD in Computer Science, Statistics or closely related field. Must have direct relevant educational training on statistical analysis and predictive learning and modeling techniques 3-5 years minimum experience on predictive analytics and data mining Experience with SAS or other commercial data mining tools and applications Demonstrable ability to interpret results from third part data mining applications particular focus on interpreting results using predictive models and regression analyses Ability to perform hands-on programming and/or application scripting for third party data mining applications Strong communication skills Self-motivated; works with minimal supervision If this compelling opportunity resonates with you and your career growth path, please apply through our website at http://exponential.com/careers/careerList.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 03:22:01 +0200 Exponential is seeking a world class Build and Release Engineer to help drive our development efforts. We are looking for top-notch individuals with excellent technical and communication skills. The right candidate will be able to: work in a fast-paced environment, efficiently handle multiple tasks, enjoy learning new tools and technologies, and is detail oriented and a fast learner.
About Exponential Exponential is a technology-driven media services company that delivers innovative products and services to meet the demands of todays digital advertisers. The Exponential group of businesses enables online advertisers to reach their target audiences through our Tribal Fusion, FullTango and LeadGenuity businesses. From premium publishers and CPM advertisers to performance marketing and lead generation, Exponential delivers results for online advertisers. Each of our businesses brings state of the art optimization technology, media services and years of experience in representing publishers and delivering highly successful campaigns for our advertising clients. Responsibilities: Create and manage testing environments for multiple applications Develop automated build and deployment scripts Work on improvement of the build processes Develop and maintain ANT build files, Makefiles, automated build systems Manage software deployments in the production environment Develop and execute smoke tests Contribute to test automation effort Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of industry experience that includes 3 years as Build and Release engineer Knowledge of Make and Ant Ability to analyze and resolve build errors in Java. Java coding skills UNIX system administration experience Proficiency in Unix shell scripting, Perl, Python Minimum 3 years experience developing and deploying applications in J2EE environment Expertise in WebLogic, Resin, Tomcat, WebSphere application servers Knowledge of tools and technologies used in Continuous Integration Experience with JUnit, HttpUnit, Jmeter Experience building C/C++ on Unix is a plus If this compelling opportunity resonates with you and your career growth path, please apply through our website at http://exponential.com/careers/careerList.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 03:20:25 +0200 The Product Manager is responsible for the full product life cycle of a variety of innovative online advertising products spanning many cutting edge technologies employed in the market. In this capacity, the Product Manager is responsible for the full product lifecycle including: ideation of new revenue-generating features/functionality, driving product roadmaps, drafting product requirements and guiding the development process to successful product launch. This is both a strategic and tactical challenge requiring the highest levels of creative and technical aptitude coupled with a readiness to roll up your sleeves. The successful Product Manager will be exposed daily to all aspects of the online ad network business and all levels of the organization, including C-level executives.
ABOUT EXPONENTIAL: Exponential is a profitable, rapidly growing, technology-driven media services company that delivers innovative products and services to meet the demands of todays digital advertisers. The Exponential group of businesses enable online advertisers to reach their target audiences through our Tribal Fusion, FullTango, LeadGenuity, EchoTopic, and Techbargains divisions. Our businesses represent over 1,500 of the top publishers on the web and are the partner of choice for many of the worlds leading advertising agencies and advertisers for their online campaigns. Through our proprietary ad serving technology, we generate 30 billion online ad impressions per month, enabling advertisers to reach over 70% of the US online population and 230 million consumers worldwide. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform market research to gain new Product ideas and test hypotheses Author product specifications defining the business case around proposed features and functionality as well as detail the product requirements for the Development team Work closely with team members (engineering, QA, design, marketing, Campaign Management, business development) to execute and implement product features Develop and maintain project plans and schedules, delivering projects on time and on budget Manage multiple projects simultaneously; monitor project status; troubleshoot obstacles; assure quality of final product; and provide outstanding communication to all stakeholders through development cycle Support related product team functions, including: researching industry/competitive/consumer trends and user testing REQUIREMENTS: BS in technical or quantitative discipline; MBA a plus 2+ years experience in Product Management/Sales Engineering (or equivalent role that straddles both technology and business functions) Experience in the online ad serving (or related) space is required; specialties in one or more of the following highly desirable: - Data Warehousing - Web/Advertiser Analytics - Contextual ad serving - Optimization - Inventory Forecasting Strategic thinker; can manage long-term and cross-product issues Must be able to quickly assimilate technical options and tradeoffs and guide the team to the optimal balance of meeting needs and operating within resource constraints Outstanding organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and present highly professional, effective presentations for both business and technical audiences Startup experience a huge plus Enterprise software backgrounds (i.e. SAP) not considered applicable experience If this compelling opportunity resonates with you and your career growth path, please apply through our website at http://exponential.com/careers/careerList.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 03:18:13 +0200 We are a leading Website development and Search Engine & Online Marketing company based in San Francisco offering products and services to the automotive industry. Seeking a Client Services Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful deployment of new websites and website redesigns for our clients.
These responsibilities include: (1) Client Implementations: Responsible for all project management activities, including planning, coordination, client communication, risk analysis and quality assurance and project documentation. Serve as a liaison between multiple departments/cross functional teams to ensure smooth and timely account implementations. (2) Client Support: Responsible for all project management activities for on-going Technical and Customer Support activities during the client life cycle. (3) Business Support: Develop a detailed understanding of our services and products and works closely with cross-functional teams to support our Business; Recommends and lead the implementation of more efficient and integrated processes to support organizational growth and increase overall client satisfaction. Job Requirements Minimum 3 - 5 years project management experience in a Client Services organization managing technical projects. Experienced working with Remote Multi-Cultural Technical Teams. Experience developing project scopes and plans, scope of work statements, and project schedules as well as internal procedures and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex technical ideas and information into easy-to-understand terms for non-technical people. Demonstrated initiative and judgment in managing shifting priorities, risks and competing interests of multiple projects. Uses common sense in proposing solutions and alternatives. Extremely proactive, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects with a keen attention to detail and problem solving. Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications, including outstanding presentation skills. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint. Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing or Technology related field preferred Sat, 17 May 2008 02:44:42 +0200  We are looking for dynamic Senior Software Engineers to join our top-notch development team and help continue innovate and improve the NexTag e-commerce platform. At NexTag, we have some of the most challenging and interesting projects continuously, so you'll see the results of your efforts in days or weeks not years. NexTag has an entrepreneurial small-team environment, where individuals' innovative ideas are rewarded. One of the team's primary tasks will be the development and deployment of complex Web applications. You should have well-rounded experience with an emphasis on backend/server development. You must have a passion for leading team in building great software and be able to effectively lead and work in a team environment. Here are some NexTag attributes:
JOB: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS:
Local Candidates Only - No relocation package will be offered Please send resume to job2@nextag.com For more information, please visit our website at http://www.nextag.com Sat, 17 May 2008 02:02:57 +0200
Java Web Developer (Java + Sports)
Want a great job working in sports? Want to design and build web sites and applications on Facebook and OpenSocial? Welcome to Citizen Sports. Who we are: We're a passionate group backed by owners of MLB, NHL and NASCAR teams and an NFL Hall-of-Famer. One of our founders took Vegas for millions. Examples of what we do: www.protrade.com apps.facebook.com/redsoxnation Skills we're looking for: Java, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTML, Spring, JDO, Tomcat, Tapestry If you have serious chops in and around these areas, please send us your info along with answers to the following questions:
Sat, 17 May 2008 01:51:26 +0200 The LinkedIn engineering team is seeking talented and dedicated engineers to help build new features and infrastructure components for LinkedIn Content Distribution, Groups and Networks engineering group.
The CDN group is responsible for core components of LinkedIn system - including member and company profiles, company and education directories and search, groups and affiliation networks, questions and answers, recommendations, news, geography search, communication platform and feeds, contacts management and the address book. We are looking for: * in depth and hands on knowledge of Java, the J2EE platform and experience working with relevant tools (IDEs, ant, junit, etc.) * solid understanding of design, coding and testing patterns * ability to work in a fast paced, test-driven collaborative and iterative programming environment * strong understanding of the server side software, scalability, performance and reliability aspects * outstanding coding productivity * prior industry experience or participation in open source projects (Java-based) is a plus * BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent The LinkedIn CDN engineering team is responsible for core components of LinkedIn system, including invitations and connections, the address book and contacts management, member networks, affiliations and groups, homepage feeds, inbox and email communications and geography search. Please check LinkedIn corporate blog for recently released features and interviews with team members and news about the company at http://blog.linkedin.com LinkedIn is an online network of more than 20 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. We are four years old, profitable and one of the fastest growing pre-IPO Web 2.0 companies in Silicon Valley. Please apply here: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=486290 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=486292 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=501284 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=486294 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=486286 http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=501172 Please read job descriptions carefully and apply to only one position that best fits your aspirations and experience. Qualified candidates should expect a comprehensive, highly technical interview process designed to make sure we hire only the best engineers in the Valley. Please apply to these jobs only if you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No new H-1B visas or H-1B transfers will be sponsored at this time. Please no recruiting agencies, consulting companies or off-shore offers. Only principals meeting the above qualifications will be considered. Sat, 17 May 2008 01:34:30 +0200 Senior Server / Platform Engineer
Slide is building a large scalable service for delivering dynamic content over the web. We are looking for an experienced server engineer to join our small but rapidly growing team who will thrive in a startup environment while creating software used by millions of people every day. Slide.com Launched in 2005 and founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, Slide is the #1 developer of widgets and applications for social network and blog platforms, including Facebook, MySpace, Hi5, Friendster, Bebo and Blogger. Our products - Slideshow, SuperPoke!, FunWall, Top Friends, etc. - reach more than 170 million unique people each month and are rated among the top 10 most loved applications on social networking platforms. We serve billions of http requests per day. Our image repository has billions of images with millions of new uploads every day. Our back-end is written entirely in Python using a custom coroutine based server. Our front-end uses Python, JQuery, Javascript, Actionscript, Flash, etc. Our challenges are building high performance, scalable, engaging, media rich applications on the web with minimum rendering time. We are looking for smart, fun, dedicated, humble engineers to join our talented and cohesive team. Requirements You should have experience developing server software in Python or some other interpreted dynamically typed language. You have a detailed understanding of using Unix to implement a large server application: networking, memory, storage and concurrency. You possess knowledge of web service technologies and protocols (Linux, MySQL, Apache, REST, XML, Ajax, etc...) You believe that an appreciation for elegant algorithms and data structures is compatible with pragmatism and getting cool things done. You feel comfortable with asynchronous network programming, server frameworks, distributed systems, fault tolerance, and scalability. You have a B.S. in Computer Science or related field. To apply include, in plain text or HTML, your resume and solution to the following: In your favorite programming language, write a program to read a muliple line text file and write the N longest lines to a new file. Where N and the file to be read are specified on the command line. We offer: Smart, talented, humble, dedicated, and cohesive team Excellent compensation with stock options and 100% Health, Vision and Dental benefits Great SF downtown location Close to public transportation Sat, 17 May 2008 01:32:38 +0200 Slipgate Ironworks is looking for a few highly skilled Flash/ActionScript Developers to join our team. We are building a world-class MMO and you are the talent that will take our game to the next level. As the ideal candidate, you work well in a professional environment with colleagues who are as passionate about making great games as you are. Your drive to develop robust, well architected code produces ActionScript that more closely resembles Java or C++ than our meager AS 1.0 forefathers thought possible. Your engineering skills set you above the flash developer/designers that didn't even make it through the 'attacked by ninjas' portion of our screening process.
Responsibilities: Work with the Lead Programmer and Producer to create technical design documents and define your schedule Help our team continue to push the boundaries of what is thought to be possible with ActionScript Collaborate with engineers and designers to drive and implement the technology for the game Write, document and test efficient, well-architected, robust code Qualifications: 3+ years Flash Development 2+ years ActionScript 2.0 experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, from selective college a big plus Previous development experience in languages other than ActionScript A thorough understanding of OOP principles and how they apply to ActionScript as a language Passion for developing well architected, robust, maintainable, clean code Must be a team player, capable of working closely with people from many disciplines Able to work with a team of ActionScript engineers on a single codebase Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality Great communication skills Extra Credit: ActionScript 3.0 Clear understanding of software engineering design patterns Experience with source control Familiar with unit testing Python or C++ coding experience Genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games, Avid Gamer a plus About Slipgate Ironworks Founded by John Romero, Slipgate Ironworks is a San Francisco Bay Area company in production on a new MMO. The game details are not currently being disclosed, but the project is major in scope and is being designed for a worldwide audience. Slipgate's senior team is comprised of alums from Blizzard, Crystal Dynamics, Electronic Arts, Midway, Namco, Rockstar, SCEA, Sigil, SOE, THQ, Turbine, and others. The company is developing a number of gameplay innovations and is seeking to expand its roster of high quality staff across all disciplines. To learn more, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Sat, 17 May 2008 01:24:45 +0200 Do you want to work with smart and talented engineers but don't want to sit through Google's 3-month hiring process?
Do you get excited seeing that your products are used and loved by millions of people? Are you passionate about pushing the limits of what is possible on the web? Do you prefer start-ups but want to know that the company is really going to go somewhere? Have you come to realize that social networking is not going away and now is the opportune time to join a company that is successful in capitalizing on the social media revolution? If you answer "yes" to the above questions, you've found your next home. Slide.com: Launched in 2005 by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, Slide is the largest vendor of social networking applications in the world. We have captured over 170 million unique visitors a month in 200+ countries. Our server (written in Python) serves over 1 billion http requests a day and is growing rapidly. Our applications- Slideshow, SuperPoke, Fun Wall, Top Friends, etc. are rated among the top 10 most loved applications on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5, Xanga, Tagged, Blogger, etc. Our challenges are building increasingly complex, highly engaging, media rich applications while decreasing it's rendering time. We also write our own data mining analytic tools to analyze user behaviors, drive user adoptions, and determine product strategies. We plan to double our size this year (to 120 employees). Our engineers are fun, energetic, easy going, and _really_ good at what they do. Check out what one of our recent hires says about Slide: http://jasonrubenstein.blogspot.com/2008/04/changes.html Responsibilities: You will be responsible developing and maintaining applications on Facebook, OpenSocial and other social platforms. Ideal candidate is familiar with web front-end technologies, object-oriented programming, databases, and performance optimization. Experience with social platforms (like Facebook F8) is a plus. You will solve complex technical problems that require innovation and creativity. We will value your input as you brainstorm with your team and design the next generation applications that change the way people interact with each other. We will reward your flexibility,enthusiasm and drive to help take Slide to the next level of success. Requirements: B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent experience 3+ years of solid software development experience Experience in at least one object-oriented language (ideally, Python, Java, Lisp, or Smalltalk) and one scripting language (e.g. Perl, PHP, Javascript Expertise in JavaScript / HTML / CSS Some web design experience, experience with ActionScript and Flash a plus Strong knowledge of software development life cycle. Strong analytical skills and ability to assist other team members in problem solving. Excellent knowledge of Internet/Web technologies, such as browsers, firewalls, and http. We offer: Smart, talented, humble, dedicated, and cohesive team Stocked kitchen & gourmet dinner Monday - Thursday Ping pong, game room Excellent compensation with stock options and 100% Health, Vision and Dental benefits Great SF downtown location Close to public transportation We look forward to seeing your resume at jobs@slide.com. A brief summary indicating why you are excited about Slide will help expedite the hiring process. Happy Hunting! Sat, 17 May 2008 01:23:05 +0200 Usability Architect
Slide is looking for an exceptional Usability Architect to join our team. Do you have experience creating flow diagram, site maps and screen prototype to improve functionality and appeal? Can you simplify complex programs so users find them easy to use? Do you have expert level knowledge of social networking sites? Can you performing heuristic evaluation of websites and applications? Do you have experience conducting usability tests? Can you be a persuasive advocate for the end-user? Are you a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic who is comfortable working in a collaborative team structure? If you answered "yes" to all these questions, you are either our perfect candidate, or you just convinced yourself you are. Either way, you should probably contact Slide, maybe you can convince us too. Slide.com: Launched in 2005 by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, Slide is the largest vendor of social networking applications in the world. We have captured over 170 million unique visitors a month in 200+ countries. Our server (written in Python) serves over 1 billion http requests a day and is growing rapidly. Our applications- Slideshow, SuperPoke, Fun Wall, Top Friends, etc. are rated among the top 10 most loved applications on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5, Xanga, Tagged, and Blogger. Requirements: » Minimum 2 - 5 years industry experience » Expert level proficiency in Visio and other standard IA tools » Up-to-date knowledge of accepted industry trends/best practices » Familiarity with the work of industry leaders (e.g. Peter Morville, Louis Rosenfeld, Steve Krug, etc). » Experience with front-end web development (HTML, CSS, Javascript) is a huge plus. Note: This is not a web designer position. Slide provides: Excellent Compensation & Benefits - 100% Health, Vision and Dental plans available for employee Great Location Close to public transportation Please send you resume to jobs@slide.com. A brief summary telling us what makes you a great UX Architect for a leader in the social media space will be greatly appreciated. Sat, 17 May 2008 01:00:05 +0200 Do you love Ruby and Rails or are you just tired of Java? Are you looking to have fun with a great group of developers?
Tobi is the perfect place for you! We have invested heavily in technology, deciding to build out our own application platform that will allow us to quickly innovate and lead our customers into the next generation of online shopping. From the enterprise-level back-office application, to the front-end features and content management, we have developed our own technology platform on the latest web technologies. By not getting locked into a packaged third-party software solution, our team has the freedom and ability to quickly develop new and cool features that will provide a more personalized, social, and interactive shopping experience. Be a part of the team that will be redefining how people shop online. We are looking for smart people who enjoy working on challenging projects in an environment high on enthusiasm and energy and low on politics. We offer a flexible, informal work environment, where your ping pong, breakdancing, and basketball skills will be highly valued! Our corporate office is located in the South of Market district in San Francisco. We are just getting started with the birth of Tobi.com, so join now to help us define and build out a new personalized, online shopping experience! This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus program, stock options, an employee discount and other comprehensive benefits. Ruby on Rails Software Engineer Responsibilities * Work with engineers, product managers, and end users to design and develop internal tools and external site features in an Agile development environment. * Conceive, design, build, test, and release features and enhancements in an iterative manner * Produce creative solutions with an emphasis on usability and simplicity * Write and maintain documentation and unit/functional/integration tests * Work proficiently in all layers of the development stack, from SQL to HTML/CSS and JavaScript Qualifications * BS/BA in CS or equivalent experience in web application development * Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and standard software engineering practices * Organized, self-sufficient worker with a disciplined, analytical approach to problem solving * Experience with major web development frameworks (Ruby on Rails, Hibernate/Spring/Struts/etc., Django, etc.) * Experience with mainstream SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) To Apply For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@tobi.com. Please put "Ruby on Rails Software Engineer" in the subject field. Tobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sat, 17 May 2008 00:54:08 +0200 Art.com is the worldwide leading art and wall décor company; our workplace is exciting, stimulating and as vibrantly diverse as the art we sell.
Founded in 1998, our passion for what we do has helped us become a profitable, rapidly growing company with facilities throughout the U.S. and Europe. We have over 700 employees and 2008 revenues on track to exceed $200M. With a worldwide market opportunity of $80B we still have lots of room to grow. You may already know us as The Worlds Largest Print and Poster Store. There are four core brands in our corporate portfolio, Art.com, AllPosters.com, Poster.de, and Artistrising.com that are changing the way people buy and discover art online. We value innovation, creativity and results from our employees. You can expect challenging, rewarding work, competitive salaries, great benefits, and tremendous opportunities for career growth. We have some serious growth plans and if you have the same in your career plan, wed love to talk with you. SR. PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES: Project proposal review (determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allocation of resources) Development of Project Plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allocation of available resources Scheduling project deliverables, milestones and required tasks Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on scheduled and within budget Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation Coordinate and prepare status reports and modify schedules/plans, as required keeping management, clients and others informed of project status and related issues Manage change requests Develop project documentation Maintain close contact with key end-user representatives directly or through account managers to ensure technologies provide valuable information-sharing capabilities to customers Manage internal and external systems/application development projects from inception to successful implementation Work closely with end users, business technologists and others to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs; develop system requirements and design specifications; direct efforts to refine conceptual systems design requirements into the technical design Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout project lifecycle REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related discipline with IT focus; MBA or equivalent 6-8 yrs progressive broad-based IS or business experience; experience in software engineering involving development and testing of applications, desirable 3+ yrs business unit experience with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving 3-5 yrs of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in systems development (preferably e-Commerce systems) Technical management experience in a dynamic high-technology environment Ability to manage internal and external development process, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management Strong analysis, design and implementation experience with technologies Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence Strong customer focus and ability to manage client expectations Ability to communicate needs and schedules to IT and clients, as well as ensure plans are in place/standards are adhered to Solid project management skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in cross-functional environment Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills PMP Preferred BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits and incentive package which includes the following: Stock Options Semi-Annual Performance Bonus Medical, Dental and Vision Plan 401(k) Plan with company match Life Insurance/AD&D with Voluntary Supplemental coverage Short and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Training and Development Seminars Employee Discount Programs Commuter Benefits (varies by location) Fitness Center(varies by location) Company Sponsored Events and Activities Work hard, have fun, and thrive with us! To apply, please follow the link below to our Corporate website: http://corporate.art.com/careers.aspx Thank you for your interest in our company and we encourage you to visit one of our sites: Art.com AllPosters.com Poster.de Artistrising.com Sat, 17 May 2008 00:52:28 +0200 Art.com is the worldwide leading art and wall décor company; our workplace is exciting, stimulating and as vibrantly diverse as the art we sell.
Founded in 1998, our passion for what we do has helped us become a profitable, rapidly growing company with facilities throughout the U.S. and Europe. We have over 700 employees and 2008 revenues on track to exceed $200M. With a worldwide market opportunity of $80B we still have lots of room to grow. You may already know us as The Worlds Largest Print and Poster Store. There are four core brands in our corporate portfolio, Art.com, AllPosters.com, Poster.de, and Artistrising.com that are changing the way people buy and discover art online. We value innovation, creativity and results from our employees. You can expect challenging, rewarding work, competitive salaries, great benefits, and tremendous opportunities for career growth. We have some serious growth plans and if you have the same in your career plan, wed love to talk with you. DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE An important ingredient of the Art.com Technology organization is the Project Management Office (PMO) staff. The PMO is comprised of the technical project managers (and in the future technical business analysts) that lead and drive all Art.com technology projects. They work closely with Art.com business colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Research, Online Experience, Merchandising, Operations, and Finance to work through business strategies, technology solution concepts, business cases, requirements, user interfaces, client and internal facing reports and tools, testing and project implementations. The PMO Director is responsible for all project delivery and must do whatever it takes to ensure that the project portfolio is delivered on time, on budget, and with high quality. The PMO team is also responsible for establishing the methods and tools by which Art.com will define and manage projects, create project artifacts, adhere to Sarbanes Oxley requirements, communicate with business partners and other technology groups, and create a growing knowledge base of best practices. This is a new position that will report to the Art.com CTO. The primary focus of this position is threefold: 1) Manage and lead the growing PMO group. Serve as a role model and mentor to the Project Managers (and future technical business analysts) in the PMO group. Work to define their role, responsibilities and interaction model with the other technology groups (architects, designers, developers, QA) and Art.com business groups. 2) Establish mutually respected relationships with the key stakeholders in the business. Learn their business and gain the trust that their project portfolios are well managed and delivered successfully. Drive toward a proactive relationship where PMO staff help advise business partners on project strategies and options. 3) Perform a staff function for the Art.com Technology organization by implementing project management best practices, from how to start a project through to turnover to a support team. Determine the best project management processes for Art.com taking into account the company's entrepreneurial culture and speed to market mentality. Ensure the right balance between delivering technology solutions and risk. Create a knowledge base of best practices, artifacts, tools, and domain learning. RESPONSIBILITIES: With a strong drive and bias toward action/results, ensure the Art.com project portfolio is delivered as committed Serve as a role model and mentor for an experienced and capable team of project managers and business analysts - ensure they are growing and stretching in their roles Hire and retain staff - seek the best and the brightest Ensure that measurable performance objectives are set for all staff and is inline with Art.com company and Technology organization objectives Proactive and frequent communication with business colleagues and other technology groups/functions - demonstrate transparency Proactive communications about processes, tools and best practices Hands on role in developing, documenting and communicating processes, methods and tools for performing the technical business analyst and project manager roles on Art.com projects Collaborate closely with all technology groups to ensure development, infrastructure, QA and support processes are aligned with project management processes Create and maintain a knowledge base of Art.com business domain information, project experiences, future plans and strategies and more Leverage the experience and ideas of Art.com technology staff, specifically the PMO staff Leverage open source technology to support the PMO function Ensure all Art.com projects are monitored, documented and reported Establish service level agreements (SLAs) for the PMO functions Proactively reach out and build relationships with all Art.com business areas Establish a mutually respected and effective interaction model with the emerging Art.com Product Management function Build personal knowledge and expertise in Art.com business, i.e., "know the business" Ensure PMO staff are engaged in initiatives early on (e.g., at concept stage) - strive for PMO staff to be sought out by the business Collaborate regularly with all Art.com technology groups/functions Work closely with the Architecture group to ensure applications and infrastructure are well integrated and easy to expand on to meet the ever new and changing business needs Proactively establish relationships with 3rd party providers to ensure PMO staff can expand and contract based on project demand Put processes in place to help the team effectively manage offshore resources Demonstrate strong and capable vendor management skills and experience Develop Art.com technology practices and provide easy to use tools and artifacts to ensure compliance with SOX requirements Implement SOX compliance tracking and monitoring reports REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Management or related discipline or equivalent work experience Combined 10 + years demonstrated Information Technology experience 5 + years management experience Strong business analysis skills and experience Strong technical project management skills and experience Organization design experience, e.g., building teams, defining functions and roles a plus Experience creating and implementing technology processes and methods Experience working with multiple development methodologies including Agile and the Rational Unified Process Prior SOX process and oversight experience Experience managing offshore resources Strong technology financial analysis experience (e.g., project NPV, business case support) Strong innovator who can continue to mature Art.com processes and technologies within the constraints of a fast paced eCommerce company Retail and eCommerce domain experience a plus Excellent strengths in time management and organization skills with an aptitude toward creative problem solving BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits and incentive package which includes the following: Stock Options Semi-Annual Performance Bonus Medical, Dental and Vision Plan 401(k) Plan with company match Life Insurance/AD&D with Voluntary Supplemental coverage Short and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Training and Development Seminars Employee Discount Programs Commuter Benefits (varies by location) Fitness Center(varies by location) Company Sponsored Events and Activities Work hard, have fun, and thrive with us! To apply, please follow the link below to our Corporate website: http://corporate.art.com/careers.aspx Thank you for your interest in our company and we encourage you to visit one of our sites: Art.com AllPosters.com Poster.de Artistrising.com Sat, 17 May 2008 00:47:28 +0200 The Go Game is looking to take on a computer guy or gal to do the tech stuff here at our Factory OFun. It's essentially a coder position, but it's much much more as they will be assisting in every aspect of our technological growth in the coming years.
Key to the position is finding someone who will mesh with our casual and unique work environment in the heart of The Mission. The Go Games staff consists of creative and talented people who thrive on producing engaging team building games for companies around the world. In the past two years we have grown from a five to twenty five strong and set up satellite offices around the US and abroad. We place a premium on finding self-driven, humorous people who have strong production skills and enjoy being part of a diverse team. Currently on staff we have a documentary film maker and creator of The Carrot Mob, several gifted improv theater actors, five musicians (three of which perform regularly), a tap dancer, a stand-up comedian, a graphic artist, an ER doctor and brains behind The Flash Mobs, a former business owner and entrepreneur, a number of outdoor enthusiasts and a half dozen knock-out chefs! Its a diverse cast of characters who all contribute to the fun factor. Each month, a member of The Go Game staff creates a brand new game we call Hot Turnip for all to take part in. This is how we test out new ideas and technology for creating the next game we take to market. We also sponsor happy hours, dinners out, and our own team building excursions around the bay area. And the job itself taps into peoples creativity as they constantly have to come up with customized game material and strategies for building new games. The coder position here will be one with a lot of exposure to the creative process, the staff and the two founders who are looking to create and license a complete gaming platform in the coming year. This is a high-responsibility job that will bring much in the way of reward for producing great work and experience for your overall career track in the world of Alternate Reality Gaming and beyond. You will be working directly with Finnegan Kelly, a co-founder who designed and programmed the game in its current iteration. Here's the list: Requirements: - Primary Language requirements: VB, VB Script, XHTML, C++ and/or Java - Environements: ASP, .NET, MIDP a plus, Flash a plus - Has a solid track record of programming projects for business use - Must possess a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and communication skills. - BA in computer science is a plus, but not required. - Reasonably comfortable with Flash animation skills and fantastic with ActionScript - Comfortable with basic design concepts in Photoshop, Illustrator \ Responsibilities: - Support and improve the current Go Game application, known as MazeMaker. - Support our game runners as they use the software in the field to run the games - Create new features for the software and work on other related projects. - Support all computer related issues, including software integration and troubleshooting Compensation: - Commiserate with experience - Generous medical benefits after 2 months plus matching 401K plan - A fun, energetic work environment with amazing people. - Progressive salary advancement after one year Interested people should send cover letter and resume to Finnegan Kelly at resume@thegogame.com Thanks, Finn Sat, 17 May 2008 00:39:02 +0200 LASZLO SYSTEMS, INC., the creator of the OpenLaszlo open source development platform, is an industry leader in the RIA space.
We are seeking a BUILD AND RELEASE ENGINEER for the Laszlo Webtop product line. Webtop, a commercial product, is an extensible suite of communications applications, including email, contacts, and calendar, which you can see at www.gowebtop.com and is also deployed at both large and small customer sites. As the BUILD AND RELEASE ENGINEER you will be responsible for our internal build tools, systems and processes. Youll work directly with development and QA to design and implement improvements and new features to our build system. Your primary focus will be on automating routine tasks and building flexibility into the build system. We currently have fully automated nightly builds including deployment for testing. We use CruiseControl for running unit tests on every checkin. Examples of improvements you might implement: more efficient builds, doc tool integration, automated nightly configuration and performance tests. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Create P4 branches, write and modify P4 triggers * Develop and maintain deployment scripts for test and staging environments * Work with development engineers to ensure automated test efforts are tightly integrated with the build system * Develop and document a configuration management strategy that supports a dynamic code environment for core product releases, as well as, customer-specific builds. * Troubleshoot build and SCM problems * Automate release management processes wherever possible * Provide ongoing Build and Release support REQUIRED SKILLS: * Good Unix shell scripting skills * Experience with Apache Ant * Experience using and maintaining Perforce * Experience doing administrative tasks with MySql * Experience with 1 or more scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Ruby, etc. * Organization and people skills necessary to manage builds and releases for multiple concurrent projects involving a variety of QA and development teams. LIKE TO HAVE: * Experience using subversion * Experience maintaining JIRA. * Good windows batch file scripting skills and/or experience with Cygwin. * Experience writing GUI based installers for Windows, MacOSX, etc. ABOUT THE COMPANY Laszlo Systems, Inc. is conveniently located in San Mateo, near highways 280, 101, and 92. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including health, medical, vision and life insurance, 401k plan, flexible spending account, paid time off, work out facility, casual work environment, friendly staff, and more! If you are creative, team-oriented, and meet the requirements above, email your resume as a Word, PDF or HTML attachment (including URLs to examples of your work) to resumes@laszlosystems.com. Please include your name & the job title in the subject line of your email. ** This position is based in San Mateo. Only local applicants will be considered ** Fri, 16 May 2008 23:13:18 +0200 vLnks is a Silicon Valley start up founded by entrepreneurs with Stanford PhD's. We are currently in stealth mode, working with our pilot customers. We are building a video analysis technology platform which is redefining the state-of-the-art. We are assembling a world-class team that will create technology to unlock and make available the huge information content contained in video on the Web. Our first application will be a novel form of video advertising. We are partnering with video publishers to enable them to monetize their video content.
We are committed to hiring the best, and our investors share our philosophy. We offer competitive salaries, stock option packages, and full benefits. We seek a talented engineer to join our software development team. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the core software application that processes the video as well as manages and delivers ads to the customer. You will be involved in all aspects of the software development process: defining the features and functionality, developing code, and creating and executing a test methodology. You should have the ability to focus and get the job done quickly. We are looking for a person that is ready to take a step up in their responsibility. Experience: * BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent * 3-5 years industry experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting multi-threaded servers or other high-end applications. Skill-set: * Strong Java skills, including Ant, Log4j, JUnit, and JSP. * Experience with PostgreSQL, Hibernate or JPA highly desirable * Linux server configuration, including Tomcat. * SQL database maintenance, query and schema design * Mastery of web-based technologies such as XML and HTTP * Experience scripting with Python or Perl is a plus. * Experience with web services standards and development frameworks a plus. * Experience integrating with Flash front end (widgets, RIAs, etc.) a plus * Flexible and work well as part of a fast-paced interdisciplinary product development team. Fri, 16 May 2008 21:58:14 +0200 CollegeWikis is a growing web destination that's funded by proven, well-respected investors on both coasts. We need fresh talent to round out our engineering team.
We're looking for A players -- people who are hungry to create a great product, unafraid to try new things, and generally willing to think not just outside, but beyond the box. Our ideal candidates are first and foremost smart thinkers and smarter do-ers. They are people who: * can work in a team environment * are self-motivated * can communicate their ideas and their knowledge well * enjoy working in a more free-form environment They have experience with: * Dynamic languages, like Ruby, Python, or Javascript, is a must. * AJAX and related technologies is highly desirable * HTML and CSS is a huge plus. If you're up for the challenge of getting in on the ground floor of a fast-moving product with millions of page views per month, we'd love to hear from you! Fri, 16 May 2008 21:33:29 +0200 The National Writing Project (NWP) is a professional development network that serves teachers of writing at all grade levels, primary through university, and in all subjects. The mission of the NWP is to improve student achievement by improving the teaching of writing and improving learning in the nations schools.
The Web Application Developer provides technical project leadership to the development of Web-based information systems, including Web application and database analysis, design, and coding for business process, analysis, and reporting systems. These systems support local leadership in nearly 200 sites across the country, staff in four central offices, and other NWP participants and stakeholders. While working with considerable autonomy, the Web Application Developer actively participates in cross-unit teams to develop and document system requirements. Current projects include external data collection, extranet, intranet, and analytical processing applications. The NWP website and business systems use a proprietary Perl-based Web application framework along with MySQL databases on a Linux platform. Responsibilities Analyze, design, and program large data-driven Web applications using technologies such as Perl, HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS Provide creative, technical, and information management expertise Consult with the Web Applications Manager and IS Director in identifying alternate application design approaches Deliver systems into production on time, tracking progress using formal quality assurance and project management methodologies Prepare and manage production implementation, including appropriate coordination Identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies Optimize SQL statements and queries to reduce run time of applications Prepare test plans for system changes, perform Web support and troubleshooting Serve as a backup to the Applications Manager Support other cross-unit work as needed Qualifications and Requirements Bachelors degree in computer science or related field Three years of related work experience designing and coding data-driven Web applications and user interfaces using JavaScript, XHTML, and CSS in a LAMP environment Three years of related work experience analyzing, designing, and querying relational databases Demonstrated experience programming databases and Web system architectures Experience in managing innovative technical projects Broad understanding of, and interest in, current and emerging Web technologies Experience in managing the transition of new services into production Demonstrated ability in analytical thinking, logical reasoning skills, and developing original solutions to problems Commitment to developing clean and readable code and producing standards-compliant interfaces Experience developing systems within a Web application framework strongly preferred Basic proficiency with Linux or Unix shell environments strongly preferred Ability to travel Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Flex Plan, EAP Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 Closing Date: June 9, 2008 To Apply: Go to http://www.nwp.org/cs/public-twocol/create/hrapps?job=48&x-lr=hr/48 Principals only. RECRUITERS, please don't contact our organization Fri, 16 May 2008 21:32:53 +0200  Curriki.org is a non-profit "Education 2.0"
organization creating a community and tools for developing, distributing, and
evaluating open source curricula and content. Were seeking an experienced web application interface designer and front-end developer to help evolve and improve the usability and implementation of our open curriculum repository and community tool set. We are looking for a contractor to work with us to design and implement enhancements and new features, and also improve and in some cases re-design elements of the existing application. Experience with and an interest in innovative dynamic web applications design, extensive CSS, HTML and prototyping skills, and a natural affinity for simple yet powerful user experiences are all important attributes of the successful candidate. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is not happy until things are just right. As a completely virtual organization, you will be expected to work remotely and independently, and must provide your own virtual office (hardware and software, phone, and broadband Internet access). You will also be expected to attend virtual meetings and be generally availablevia IM during core working hours. RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, extend, and perfect the site and application style book and user interface library. Work with the engineering team to construct and migrate to a well structured and documented style sheet, and build on and maintain the CSS code for the site. Work with the design team to design user interfaces, construct prototypes, and then document final designs and styles for new features and modules. Give user experience input to the design of current and new features and interfaces based on consistent and documented site design principles. Assist editorial with support in producing custom HTML for editorial pages, wiki content resources, marketing pages, and HTML newsletters. Assist the engineering team with the construction of new features by contributing to the front end page coding and refinement (particularly in the areas of style class tagging and interactions with the style sheet). Research and promote useful design and user interface patterns and technologies with both the design and engineering teams. QUALIFICATIONS: Five or more years experience in interactive design and/or web front-enddevelopment. A rare balance of both technical knowledge and skills,and creative design talent. Exceptional CSS and style sheet development experience with the associated HTML and browser knowledge. Ability to prototype, sketch, or mock-up ideas quickly and then refine based on diverse feedback. An interest in Open Source software development and E-Learning technology desired but not required. Ability to work within a distributed remote team and demonstrate strong work ethic. Highly articulate with clear speaking and writing skills. Availability up to 30 hours a week. Please respond with resume and number of hours of availability per month to mailto:jobs@curriki.org. Hourly contracting rate negotiable based on experience. Fri, 16 May 2008 21:15:57 +0200 
Software Engineer 3 1. Define, design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications for a high volume web application in the Selling, Buying, Shipping and related functional areas. Segment and design system layers to support componentized and layered application development, including application programming interface (API), user interface, business functionality, and database access. 2. Work with other engineers, managers, Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and adherence to development goals and principles. 3. Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes. 4. Must be able to independently design, code and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex changes. 5. Develop industry and product technical expertise. 5+ years of experience in commercial software engineering. * Desired Experience and Skills: Fri, 16 May 2008 21:09:09 +0200 Job Title: Web Developer (CSS Guru)
Job Description: PlanetOut Inc. is seeking a Web Developer, who is passionate about great web design, good usability practices, and the Web 2.0; and is obsessed with crafting pixel-perfect designs and beautiful CSS, to help build the next generation social networking application. Major responsibilities: Design: Defines CSS guidelines and structures, and implements it in the system. Development: Creates HTML and CSS files based designs and storyboard. Develops optimized and cross platform front-end code in CSS, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, etc. Communications: Interfaces with information architect, UI designers, and product managements to understand and implement the latest trends and emerging technologies. Innovation: Actively contributes to lessons-learned exercises for completed projects. Suggests new technologies and approaches, often demonstrating and championing their use. Ideal Candidate Proven track record of launching interactive high-profile internet sites/applications. Appreciation and knowledge of web-centric design, usability and typography issues. Excellent designer with pixel-perfect, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS skills. Experience with Java EE web application using Struts framework. Experience with SEO, SEM, site optimization, and web analytic tool, such as Omniture, WebTrend, etc. Able to understand business problems, and be creative with strong problem solving abilities. Willingness to learn new technologies and skills. Experience with implementing various content management technologies. Flash/ActionScript experience. Required 3+ years of relevant web programming experience in CSS, HTML, Javascript. Expert in creating clean structured code and stylesheets, with a passion for the latest and greatest techniques in web standards. Must demonstrate strong interaction and rapid prototype engineering. CSS & DHTML experience. XML/XSLT experience. HTML/XHTML/WAP experience. AJAX/Javascript experience. W3C DOM methods and properties experience. Strong business writing and verbal communication skills. Must be personable and professional. Must be a team-player. Bachelors degree (CS, EE or Math preferred) or equivalent work experience. Fri, 16 May 2008 21:06:18 +0200 Tools Engineer - Consulting Contract or Full-Time Employee
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA OVERVIEW: The Tools Engineer will have a proven track record developing automated tools and processes to build and deploy releases in a managed service environment. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Skilled in Perl and UNIX shell scripting (or other appropriate scripting languages.) Able to design and implement a robust web support system for communicating build issues and status. Able to administer, manage and maintain source control system (CVS, Subversion, etc.); experience in sizing, tuning, backup, rollouts, etc. Collaborate with Development to implement and develop nightly build process (Ant, CruiseControl, Maven.) Excellent communication skills; able to interface with multiple groups across the company. Provide expertise to the rest of the organization regarding software configuration management and code stability. Advocate new tools and processes to continuously improve build and source control efficiency. Able to create and provide documentation for review and distribution. QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years hands-on experience as a build or release engineer working in UNIX (Solaris/LINUX) and Windows environments. Experience with Open-Source development tools and systems e.g. Ant, Java, CruiseControl, Maven. Expert knowledge of build, release and configuration management practices. Experience working in a startup environment. Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Self-Starter; ability to quickly learn new tools and products. Cooperative attitude and style. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. BSCS or other technical degree or equivalent experience. Fri, 16 May 2008 21:03:26 +0200 Are you one in a hundred? We need a dedicated leader for our Release Team. The opportunities are endless - you need excitement, stamina and leadership skills -you can make difference here - right away.
OVERVIEW: PlanetOut Inc. is seeking a Release Manager to help build the next generation social networking application. The Release Manager will be responsible for the planning and smooth deployment of releases to the PlanetOut production environment. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, design, and implement build process, configure and test processes for software components of Release Management for both QA and Production environments. Supervise and mentor team of build and release engineers on a day-to-day basis. Manage the entire release process, working closely with QA, Program Management, Engineering and Technical Operations teams. Create and maintain detailed release plans and release procedures. Identify release risks and issues, and work to resolve or escalate. Facilitate release meetings. Run all production releases, coordinating with other teams. Communicate schedules and status of all releases. Coordinate with developers and QA testers to track progress against published timelines and disseminate status communications. Maintain auditable documentation and sign-offs for all projects and items for release. Manage deployments to and configurations of pre-production environments. Drive process improvements throughout the entire project cycle and release process, encouraging standardization, consistency, repeatability, and predictability. Identify and exploit opportunities for automation, simplification, and smart use of tools. Develop, implement and maintain tools to automate the process for several Java-based, high-volume, consumer-oriented websites, specifically in the areas of: Source code management Build and deployment Continuous integration/automated test execution Environment maintenance and audit IDEAL CANDIDATE: Release management experience in a complex, commercial, web-based environment. Strong project management skills and excellent interpersonal skills, along with a demonstrated ability to balance priorities and simultaneous projects. Experience and success managing diverse groups and individuals. Experience managing multiple environments to support parallel development and test efforts. Proficient UNIX user, preferably Solaris. Familiar with scripting languages such as sh, perl, tcl. Experience with Java application servers (e.g. Tomcat, Jetty, BEA WebLogic) Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact well with both technical and non-technical personnel. REQUIRED SKILLS: Experience with SCM tools, preferably Subversion/CVS Experience with build tools such as Maven and ANT Systems-oriented scripting languages, such as shell, Perl, Python, or Ruby Unix command-line tools, preferably Solaris CruiseControl administration Bachelor's degree (CS, EE or Math preferred) or equivalent work experience PlanetOut Inc. is the leading global media and entertainment company exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Fri, 16 May 2008 20:57:34 +0200 Founded in 1996, iProspect is the Original® Search Engine Marketing Firm. We provide professional services that help our clients exceed their online marketing goals and business objectives, and delight in the advantages they hold over their competition. We need a Search Marketing Specialist to champion day-to-day campaign activities and maintain flourishing client relationships.
Essential Job Functions: Primary responsibility encompasses client relationship management and campaign detail project management to successfully implement search engine marketing initiatives Create and deliver presentations Develop and maintain project plans to update clients on status of campaigns Track and report on campaign results, data analysis, and hold weekly campaign status calls Uncover, understand and achieve client goals and business objectives through the customization of campaigns Proactively provide strategic recommendations applicable to the client's business model and goals Work closely with the other teams within iProspect to meet client goals Some travel required Recommended Experience/Traits: Previous search engine marketing experience is preferred, but not required Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Strong analytical skills, i.e., the ability to analyze results to determine key findings General understanding of HTML and the Internet required, however, this position is not a Web development role Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere Tenacity, flexibility, dependability and the ability to grasp and manage the search engine marketing process Excellent oral and written skills Bachelors Degree and three years experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in the client service field iProspects customized suite of services includes natural (organic) search engine optimization, pay per click advertising management, paid inclusion management, shopping feed management, search leveraged public relations, and other related services. We improve website visibility within search properties, enhance the website visitor experience, improve conversion rates, and maximize the return on our clients Internet marketing investments. Our clients include some of the worlds largest and most recognized brands who just cant wait to work with you. iProspect is the home of an enthusiastic, experienced management team that trusts employees to get the job done while encouraging a fun and relaxed environment. Employees are supportive and helpful as they work together to help clients achieve results week by week. As part of the Isobar and Aegis Media global network, iProspect offers a wealth of opportunities to help you advance your career. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, along with an enjoyable and rewarding corporate culture. If youre a potential superstar whos ready to embark on an electrifying career, send your resume to iprospectcareers@iprospect.com or visit our website at www.iprospect.com/corporate/career. Fri, 16 May 2008 20:55:47 +0200 Entrepreneurial Job Opportunity
Just Answer (https://www.justanswer.com) is seeking a Product Manager to grow overall revenue/hit and customer satisfaction for Just Answer. We are a fast growing start-up in the beautiful San Francisco Presidio. This opportunity is perfect for a self-starter interested in taking on a lot of responsibility, learning new skills and making an impact. Responsibilities: Manage customer research and develop prioritized business and product plans. Translate plans into product requirements and work with the engineers to implement the plans. Manage competitive analysis and competitive response. Analyze business results and make recommendations on target market, positioning, and customer acquisition to meet objectives. Working with web designer and engineers to determine user interface that will optimize consumer experience and acceptance. Qualifications: 3+ years of Product Management or Marketing experience, ideally at a consumer-facing internet company or consulting firm 2+ years of experience working with software and quality assurance engineers desired. Proven expertise in analyzing customer needs and creatively determining how to satisfy them. Demonstrated skill in effectively prioritizing & meeting business objectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Passionate but humble nature required. *Smart* Fun* and able to *Get things done* BS in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent from a leading school. Top 10 MBA preferred. Position Details: Full-time Permanent Position. Start date: A.S.A.P. Salary: Depends on Experience. Just Answer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fri, 16 May 2008 20:12:33 +0200 
Google: Senior Search Quality Statistician - Mountain View Fri, 16 May 2008 20:01:46 +0200
Google: Decision Support Research Associate - Mountain View Fri, 16 May 2008 19:47:05 +0200 Experienced programmer needed with proficiency in:
- Scripting of Flash Interfaces and Applications in AS 2.0/3 - Maintenance of ongoing projects - Documentation of work Requirements: - At least 2-4 years work experience in the web development / IT sector - Good understanding of Object Orientated development and design. - A proactive, quality orientated approach to development - Experienced in working in medium to large sized teams in a well-structured and disciplined manner, e.g. test-driven development, version-control and deployment knowledge is helpful. - Expert knowledge of OO Actionscript Compensation commensurate with experience. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:22 +0200
Google: Search Quality Evaluation Analyst - Mountain View Fri, 16 May 2008 19:37:03 +0200 Quality Assurance Engineer
Responsible for tracking changes and quality issues for the life of the project. Work closely with producers, clients and QA manager from project inception through final release. Requirements: Must have deep experience testing large scale sites with the following technologyies; Flash, HTML, Java, Javascript, Windows 2000/XP, MS SQL Server. Mobile testing a plus. Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree or higher from a rigorous academic program at an accredited college or university preferred. Applicant must be logical and methodical. The applicant must demonstrate a strong interest in application development, the development process and web technologies. Applicant should be familiar with popular software and hardware configuration. R/GA offers competitive salaries and terrific benefits for those who qualify. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Minimum Experience (yrs): 2-4 Fri, 16 May 2008 19:25:44 +0200 Technology Project Lead
Description: Participate in periodic client contact, travel, scheduling, team management, and project management (be able to assume producer's responsibilities). Master projects' technical underpinnings and technical idea generation. Help with technical specifications and trouble shooting. Assign issues (bugs). Manage development and deployment. Implement and code applications and sites as required. Requirements Experience defining functional requirements and infrastructure for business systems Experience evaluating applications for CMS, CRM and e-Commerce systems Experience with both ASP/.NET, AS2/AS3/JS and J2EE a plus, expertise in one a must Fri, 16 May 2008 19:13:41 +0200 
WEBJUICE is a startup focusing on building an integrated online marketplace for quality traffic. We have been helping advertisers and publishers reach their revenue goals since late 2005. We are profitable, with consistent quarter over quarter growth and have an experienced management team that has built several successful internet companies. Please visit www.webjuice.com for more information or just click on our company logo above. WEBJUICE is looking for a Software Engineer to join our growing team. Responsibilities: Design, implementation, and maintenance of pragmatic high quality software to support new business opportunities Participate in all phase of software development cycle Work with network operation team to design and build a maintainable technology infrastructure including build & testing environment Qualifications: Master or Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related field Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and excel in a rapid product development cycle Demonstrated commitment to quality work Experience with object oriented software design Strong analytical skills Ability to work in both front-end and back-end development Good experiences in Java, J2EE Technologies related web-based software development (JSP, Servlet, JDBC etc) Proficiency developing database applications development with MySQL or related RDBMS systems Good understanding of web related technologies including HTML, Javascript, AJAX, Cookie, CSS Excellent communications and interpersonal skills Quick learner, ability to learn new technologies and deliver on fast-pace schedule Ability to work in a cooperative and team environment, as well as, the ability to work independently Additional Desired Qualifications: Understanding of scalability and reliability issues related to software development Command of scripting language like PHP, Perl Experience with data mining and statistical data analysis Experience with open source framework like Spring and Struts Familiarity with various design pattern Experience in Linux environment This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus program, stock options, and other comprehensive benefits. If you want to work at a company where numbers continue to grow exponentially in every positive aspect, the environment/culture is awesome, |
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