Web Developer at CNET Networks

Description:
CNET News and Reviews is looking for an experienced Web Developer to join its engineering team. This dynamic individual will be responsible for maintaining front-end code for high-volume, high-traffic, end-user facing websites, including CNET Reviews, News.com and CNET Blogs. The ideal candidate should have several years of experience working with content publishing and management systems. Collaborating with other engineers, product managers and UI Designers, the Web Developer implements and maintains final, production-quality code directly within the site’s JSP/Java code base. Tasks may also include running Sybase and MySQL queries, and Perl/other scripts to batch manipulate data. The Web Developer will be expected to work with version control systems, handle RPM management and setup his or her own development ports/environments.

Required Technical Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Web Standards: the DOM, cross-browser & cross-platform (X)HTML, JavaScript and AJAX
• In-depth knowledge of CSS positioning, hierarchy and (X)HTML/CSS architecture
• Experience with JSP and JSTL
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL)
• Experience with version control systems (CVS, SVN)
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Working knowledge of build systems
• Hands-on experience with application and web server configuration in a development environment

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work as part of a close-knit, cross-functional team with both technical and non-technical team members
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and a high-level of accountability
• Ability to estimate development schedule for owned features
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Extra Credit:

• Experience with LAMP, Perl, XML, SOAP and RSS
• Experience with J2EE technologies – Spring, Tiles, Velocity
• Knowledge of Agile and/or similar development methodologies

This position is located in CNET's San Francisco office, located downtown within walking distance of Bart and CalTrain.

Additional Information:
Percent Travel: No Travel
Professional/College: Professional
Brands: CNET.com
Expertise: Information Technology - Software Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Location: CA-San Francisco
Preferred: Language English

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Software Engineer at MLB

MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLBAM) is the interactive media and Internet Company of Major League Baseball. MLBAM manages the official league site, MLB.com, and the 30 individual club sites to create the most comprehensive Major League Baseball resource on the Internet. MLBAM is seeking a Software Engineer, Fantasy Games and Stats for an immediate opening.

Requirements

• Have experience creating highly trafficked, dynamic web sites using Java technologies with an Oracle backend in a fast paced environment
• Be able to create and tune SQL queries, including an understanding of how to extract and interpret an Oracle explain plan
• Be willing to take ownership over existing products as well as assist in scoping and design of new products
• Be willing to interface directly with customers for the purposes of uncovering bugs and constructing desired feature lists
• Able to effectively communicate requirements in a collaborative development environment and describe processes and issues to other team members, both written and verbally

Desirable:

• Have experience using Oracle PL/SQL in a production environment
• Have an understanding of JSP markup
• Understand the sport of baseball, including the significance of often-used statistical categories and the general rules of the game
• Familiarity with fantasy games, specifically fantasy baseball, and understand the mindset of people who play them
• Have experience with AJAX applications or have a strong understanding of how AJAX technology is used

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Flash Technical Producer at MLB

A flash technical producer is responsible for supporting development effort in building simple to complex data driven flash applications. S/he will primarily be building flash based components utilizing existing API / framework as well as producing graphic assets and animation assets for various projects.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Create and animate vector graphics based on given design / design direction.
• Understand concepts of user interface engineering, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Strong knowledge of ActionScript 2. Comfortable at using pre-written code and API.
• Be able to animate and move objects entirely through scripting.
• Have a thorough understanding of object oriented programming.
• Have proven experience in working with dynamic data. Knowledge of XML is required.
• Understand the value of proper application architecture that allows for clean and efficient algorithms
• Able to hand code complex HTML and have moderate to expert understanding of javascript. Brownie points for AJAX skills.
• Knowledge of JSP is a plus
• Is a self-starter and always keeps up with the latest development in flash world.
• Work well in team environment and capable of meeting high-pressure deadlines.
• Proficient in PC environment. (Some mac usage also required)
• Bachelor of Science in computer science or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of work experience with flash design and development

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Junior Web Developer at Freewebs

The Web Developer is responsible for designing and implementing tools and features to enrich the user experience of millions of users of freewebs.com. The Web Developer often works independently but also collaborates with designers and other developers to complete projects in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops tools and features to help millions of users build high quality websites.
• Develops features to enhance the user experience of freewebs.com.
• Researches and provides opinions on build vs buy decisions.
• Works with Product Strategy team to help shape product vision.
• Provides practical support for other groups within the organization in the form of technical assistance and education for a designated technology, tool, or feature.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Intermediate knowledge of and demonstrated experience with front end web technologies such as CSS, and of course, HTML.
• Familiarity with various JavaScript frameworks and effects libraries.
• Understanding the prototype JavaScript Framework and the moo.fx effects library in particular is a big plus.
• Demonstrated organization and communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Ajax, JavaScript, DHTML, or XML
• Understanding server side programming using Java, JSP, PHP, or ASP.
• Experience using Source Code Control
• Familiarity with Linux

CAREER PATH

• Web Developer
• Promotion within group

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Web Developer at Freewebs

The Web Developer is responsible for designing and implementing tools and features to enrich the user experience of millions of users of freewebs.com. The Web Developer often works independently but also collaborates with designers and other developers to complete projects in a timely manner.

Immediate Supervisor: TBD
Resposibilities include but are not limited to: Develops tools and features to help millions of users build high quality websites.

• Develops features to enhance the user experience of freewebs.com.
• Researches and provides opinions on build vs buy decisions.
• Works with Product Strategy team to help shape product vision.
• Provides practical support for other groups within the organization in the form of technical assistance and education for a designated technology, tool, or feature.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience with front end web technologies such as JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, and of course, HTML.
• Familiarity with various JavaScript frameworks and effects libraries.
• Understanding the prototype JavaScript Framework and the moo.fx effects library in particular is a big plus.
• Demonstrated experience with Ajax is a big plus.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience with XML.
• Understanding server side programming using Java, JSP, PHP, or ASP.
• Experience using Source Code Control
• Familiarity with Linux is a plus
• Demonstrated organization and communication skills.

Career Path:

• Transition to Product Development team lead or manager
• Promotion within group

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Lead Database Engineer

Background and Summary:
Veoh Networks is a new, innovative Internet television broadcasting system that is able to reach hundreds of millions of broadband-connected viewers throughout the world. Veoh allows content producers from major entertainment studios and television networks to independent video producers and enthusiasts to deliver high-quality, full-screen video directly to consumers without financial, geographical or capacity restrictions found in traditional broadcasting systems. This democratization of video distribution fundamentally changes the dynamics of television, creating unprecedented choice for consumers and a compelling marketplace for content providers and advertisers. Veoh is privately held and backed by leading technology and media investors, including Spark Capital, Michael Eisner's Tornante Company, Time Warner Inc. and Shelter Capital Partners. Veoh Networks is based in San Diego, California. Veoh Networks is based in San Diego, California with an additional development center in St. Petersburg Russia.

Veoh.com is in the top 100 websites worldwide and in the top 30 sites in the United States.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with DBA to implement web based reporting front-end.
• Drive implementation of infrastructure services to support logging, ETL and reporting.
• Work with business analysts to devise reports which will drive a variety of business decisions.
• Work with engineering team on event logging functionality and infrastructure to support reporting needs.
• Work with product development team on data driven features.
• Lead and drive improvements to our data systems.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience developing code to interface with high volume MySQL or Oracle databases
• Professional experience developing web applications with ASP.NET, JSP/Java, Python or Perl.
• Creative problem solver with excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise, robust, maintainable code on a tight schedule
• SQL language proficiency
• Understanding of SQL query plans and ability to optimize SQL queries
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent documentation skills
• Familiarity with open source or commercial database reporting software a plus

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Associate Software Engineer at CNET

Description:
CNET.com is seeking an Associate Software Engineer who will be an integral part of the Shopper and Catalog Engineering team. This is an entry-level role with the opportunity to grow within a larger engineering organization. This engineer will build tools, services, and data processes to support the highly trafficked sites of CNET Reviews and CNET Shopper. Millions of users visit these sites every month to research options for the purchase of consumer electronics products. Responsibilities will extend to any of the applications associated with CNET's Editorial and Catalog initiatives including both front facing applications and back-end services. Knowledge of Java, JSP, JSTL, and MySQL are an absolute must, but a deep understanding of all web technologies from a technical and product perspective are also very important. The applicant should have some experience with Web 2.0 technologies with an interest in building out and supporting back-end infrastructure and services. This engineer will become part of CNET’s dynamic technical community which will provide opportunities to work with open source technologies, develop innovative Tech Time projects, and craft solutions using new technologies.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous professional development experience with Java or J2EE applications
• Hands-on development with MVC frameworks like Spring and DAO frameworks like Hibernate
• Excellent knowledge of JAVA/JSP/JSTL and MySQL
• Strong ability to rapidly design, build and own technical components, within tools, back-end infrastructure, or front-end web applications
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to interface with non-technical users
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a face-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent training and experience

Additional Information:
Percent Travel No Travel
Professional/College Professional
Brands CNET.com
Expertise Information Technology - Software Engineer
Job Type Full Time
Location CA-San Francisco
Preferred Language English

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Software Engineer at hi5

hi5 is a global brand for young people, where over 60 million members have established accounts and personal pages. Members use hi5 to communicate with friends around the world, and to connect with the local and global communities that are important to them. hi5 provides a localized experience for its members, enabling people to connect with others based on language, heritage or other personally relevant cultural and popular interests. hi5 was founded in 2003, is privately held, and located in San Francisco. The company is profitable and is ranked in the top 15 most trafficked sites online.

Position: Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA

We are expanding our operations and looking for talented Java developers to join our software development team. You will become part of a fast-paced and motivated team that is building new and exciting online consumer services. You will take complete ownership of large sections of the application and work closely with the product team to develop new product features.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor’s deg. & 2 yrs. exp w/ Java Servlet, JSP, Java beans, JDBC, Tomcat servlet container, Apache HTTP Server

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Software Engineer at hi5

hi5 is a global brand for young people, where over 60 million members have established accounts and personal pages. Members use hi5 to communicate with friends around the world, and to connect with the local and global communities that are important to them. hi5 provides a localized experience for its members, enabling people to connect with others based on language, heritage or other personally relevant cultural and popular interests. hi5 was founded in 2003, is privately held, and located in San Francisco. The company is profitable and is ranked in the top 15 most trafficked sites online.

Position: Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA

We are expanding our operations and looking for talented Java developers to join our software development team. You will become part of a fast-paced and motivated team that is building new and exciting online consumer services. You will take complete ownership of large sections of the application and work closely with the product team to develop new product features.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor’s deg. & 2 yrs. exp w/ Java Servlet, JSP, Java beans, JDBC, Tomcat servlet container, Apache HTTP Server

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Senior Software Engineer at hi5

hi5 is a global brand for young people, where over 60 million members have established accounts and personal pages. Members use hi5 to communicate with friends around the world, and to connect with the local and global communities that are important to them. hi5 provides a localized experience for its members, enabling people to connect with others based on language, heritage or other personally relevant cultural and popular interests. hi5 was founded in 2003, is privately held, and located in San Francisco. The company is profitable and is ranked in the top 15 most trafficked sites online.

Position: Senior Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco. CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test and deploy multi-tier distributed applications using Java standards (JSP, Servlets, Struts, JDBC, etc) and SQL.
• Develop custom solutions and tools to maximize revenue, analyze data, target user demographics and behavior
• Provide technical support with internal and external customers
• Work with other teams to ensure seamless integration
• Estimate development and support for all projects

Requirements:

• 2 years experience in developing web applications on Java platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and sound software engineering fundamentals in design and development
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and interested in being part of a talented & small team
• Experience with AJAX, Struts, iBatis, and high-volume Java-based web applications
• Strong working knowledge of Linux, Apache and SQL a plus

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User Interface Designer at YouTube

This position is based in San Bruno, CA.

YouTube, a Google company, is looking for a talented, creative and motivated full-time User Interface Designer for a long-term contract, possible contract-to-hire. The work is challenging, creative, fast paced and intellectually stimulating. Strong analytical skills, unwavering commitment to quality, collaborative work ethic and cutting edge design skills are best fit.

Founded in February 2005, YouTube is the leader in online video, and the premier destination to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on www.youtube.com and across the Internet through websites, mobile devices, blogs and email. YouTube has quickly become the leading destination on the Internet for video entertainment.

The newly hired individual will join the existent 2-person User Interface Design team and play an active role in all aspects of web application design for YouTube.

Responsibilities:

• Team up with User Experience Designer and Product Managers to design easy-to-use, innovative and award-winning user interfaces.
• Articulate and champion innovative design approaches.
• Lead user interface designs through the UI design cycle.
• Interactive Design: Brainstorm and refine interface concepts with Product Management & Engineering.
• Prototyping & Testing: Create prototypes of interfaces to allow sufficient user feedback prior to development.
• Cooperative Development: Guide on-shore and off-shore JAVA engineers to implement sophisticated, user-centric interfaces.
• Ongoing Enhancement: Revise designs and implementations based on continuing user testing and customer feedback.
• Support user experience research and usability testing efforts to ensure that the user interface is useful and extremely easy to use.
• Play an active role in establishing a winning culture and environment.

Requirements:

• Proven track record (and accompanying portfolio) for translating business requirements and use cases into highly usable and innovative web-based applications.
• Understanding of web-based design and the implications of dynamic interface design.
• Evangelizing core usability constructs and design principles.
• Integrating feedback from multiple sources to improve design and building consensus across departments on design decisions.
• Taking initiative to create a best-in-class user experience.
• Experience/educated in Prototyping visual design concepts via visual design tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Creating style and usability guidelines.
• Designing interfaces that use JSP, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML and/or XHTML.
• Creating designs that use CSS-based, tableless layouts is a plus.
• Cross browser, cross platform knowledge of CSS and XHTML: IE, FireFox and SafarWeb 2.0 JavaScript and AJAX technologies: prototype.js, script.aculo.us, Dojo, mochikit experience is a plus.

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Sr. User Experience Developer at optaros

Location :Austin, TX

Ideal Skills:

• User interface design
• Document business processes and use cases
• Develop, present and collaborate on story boards
• Implement server side presentation logic and client side scripting
• Perform functional testing
• Produce user facing documentation

Qualifications:

• UI Design/Development
• 5+ years experience in UI design in web based projects with most or all of the following capabilities: visual design, usability expertise, information architecture, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, experience using the DOM, XML XSLT, multimedia compression, and crossbrowser debugging capability
• Accurate scheduling estimation and tracking
• Information architecture planning and documentation
• Agility ttest markup across multiple browsers and platforms
• Experience with coding tweb standards (tableless design) and accessibility (Section 508 compliance)

The following skills are required:

• Standards compliant XHTML (including W3C specifications, section 508)
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Cross Browser Development
• Familiarity with the following skills:
• Server side scripting languages (PHP, JSP including tagging libraries, Ruby on Rails, Python, Velocity)
• RIA Technologies (AJAX including frameworks, Flash/Flex)
• AJAX concepts and usage
• Client Interaction
• Ability ttranslate business requirements inttechnical requirements and write documentation
• Prior experience in facilitating clients through decisionmaking processes
• Previous services and/or consulting experience desirable

General Competencies

• Willingness ttake on responsibility and accountability
• Respectful and engaging, encouraging open communication
• Smart problemsolver with the ability tlearn quickly, especially in client settings
• A selfstarter whis motivated tbuild outstanding solutions with little direct supervision

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Technical Lead at optaros

Location: Austin, or any major US city

Responsibilities:

The Technical Lead supports business development efforts by writing proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs) to solve client problems using Optaros services, needs little supervision in supporting sales, and effectively manages the technology track throughout the sales cycle. The Technical Lead is responsible for facilitating clients through decision making processes, including facilitating large and complex client meetings with up to 10 stakeholders in attendance and manages projects up to $1MM in scope and 10 person project teams.

Skills required

Management:

• 5+ years managing small to medium size (6-10) project teams.
• Hands on experience designing, developing and deploying large-scale custom enterprise application development projects.
• Ability to mulitask!! Every engagement is different and having the ability to play varied roles depending on engagement (hands on development, project management, client management, etc...) is key!!

Technical:

Extensive experience with several of the following:

• J2EE: EJB, Servlets, JSP, JMS,Struts, Hibernate, Spring, Tag Libraries, Symphony
• Open Source tools and frameworks
• Databases: SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle

Hands on experience with OO Design Patterns, OOAD Methodologies

Consulting Craft:

• Ability to work directly with client through all stages of the engagement ( requirement gathering, design, development, implementation and delivery.)
• Excellent communicator (Faciliator, presentation, verbal and written)

Link: http://www.optaros.com/en/company/careers/technical_lead

Software Engineer ay Hi5

hi5 is a global brand for young people, where over 60 million members have established accounts and personal pages. Members use hi5 to communicate with friends around the world, and to connect with the local and global communities that are important to them. hi5 provides a localized experience for its members, enabling people to connect with others based on language, heritage or other personally relevant cultural and popular interests. hi5 was founded in 2003, is privately held, and located in San Francisco. The company is profitable and is ranked in the top 15 most trafficked sites online.

Position: Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA

We are expanding our operations and looking for talented Java developers to join our software development team. You will become part of a fast-paced and motivated team that is building new and exciting online consumer services. You will take complete ownership of large sections of the application and work closely with the product team to develop new product features.

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor’s deg. & 2 yrs. exp w/ Java Servlet, JSP, Java beans, JDBC, Tomcat servlet container, Apache HTTP Server

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options for all eligible employees. Please send your cover letter with salary requirements and resume via email to jobs@hi5.com. Please include the job title, Software Engineer in the subject line.