Software Engineer (Entry Level) at LYCOS

Lycos is seeking a coder with experience developing web applications in a Linux or Unix environment. We’re looking for an entry-level person with some practical work experience or significant internship experience. Responsibilities will include:

• Generating new ideas with other team members on new web applications and innovative features
• Helping to design, implement, and debug those applications and features
• Communicating engineering requirements and deliverables to Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations
• Collaborating with other junior and senior team members to improve technology standards across the entire Engineering group

Because of the variety of web applications we create and support, Lycos engineers have multiple opportunities to learn new technologies and skills. Lycos provides and excellent environment for a junior person to kick-start their career.

Company: Lycos, Inc.
Location: Waltham, MA 02451
Salary/Wage: Very Competitive
Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Information Technology
Relevant Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years
Career Level: Entry Level

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience in web application development on Linux or a Unix platform.
• Must have familiarity with the common protocols and languages of the Web (HTTP, DNS, HTML, XML, etc.) Knowledge of Flash is helpful.
• Be conversant in at least one scripting language such as Perl, PHP, Ruby, or Python and willing to quickly pick up additional languages when required.
• Must have knowledge of either Java, C++, or C. Experience with AJAX, video applications, and/or testing tools and methodologies is a plus.
• Initiative, good communication skills, and attention to detail are critical.
• Most of all, you should enjoy developing web applications as part of a team.

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