Director, Software Engineering at CNET

Description:
The CNET Networks Games & Entertainment group (GameSpot.com, MP3.com, TV.com, FilmSpot.com, MetaCritic.com) is looking for a Director of Engineering. Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Director of Engineering will be responsible for leading the development of all web and software applications with a team of 40+ engineers, testers, and production specialists. This is a highly visible management position for the right person with a superior mix of technology expertise, leadership and management skills, and a passion for music, movies, TV, and games.

Scope of the position:

• Will be a major contributor in defining and building the next generation of movies, music, television, and games properties on the Internet.
• Directs and controls all activities in the Software Development Lifecycle including specification delivery, technical design, coding, quality assurance testing, bug fixing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Assists in the design and implementation of web applications.
• Will further enhance the current software development methodology to enable rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Works closely with Project Management to allocate resources and manage business priorities with the VP of Technology.
• Approves policies that affect the operation of the Software Engineering department. Recommends policies that affect technology and business unit-wide operations.
• Responsible for managing subcontractors and consultants affiliated with the Technology Department.
• Responsible for the hiring and day-to-day management of all Engineering resources.

Qualifications:

• Must have 7 to 10 years experience and a proven track record in web and software application development in a medium to large sized team, preferably in the media industry.
• Technical knowledge in the field of LINUX, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Java experience is also preferred. Some C# , .NET, and Microsoft SQL Server experience. Must be familiar with GeoIP services, load balancing techniques, web server administration, and LINUX command line expertise.
• Must be able to translate business requirements into concrete engineering objectives.
• Must be immersed in all current Internet technologies and Web 2.0, with awareness of up-and-coming trends, technologies, and techniques.
• Should have the creative drive and passion to provide new perspectives and deliver new and interesting features and functions to the CNET Networks user community in the fields of music, movies, television, and games.
• Must be able to work with a virtual team of contributors from around the world and across different time zones.

Additional Information:
Percent Travel No Travel
Professional/College Professional
Brands MP3.com, GameSpot, TV.com
Expertise Information Technology - Software Engineer
Job Type Full Time
Location CA-San Francisco
Preferred Language English

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Client-Side Web Developer at metacafe

Client-Side Web Developer

Candidate will be working as a client-side Web developer in Metacafe's Portal development team.

Responsibilities include:

Development and implementation of new front-end / client side features for Web Portal, Maintenance and improvement of existing XHTML, JS and CSS code, Integration of latest client-side technologies into Portal architecture Quality assurance of client-side coding standards and SEO.
Candidate should have excellent knowledge of client/server and Web 2.0 technologies and be able to produce W3C standard-compliant, cross-platform code according to technical and visual specifications.

• Minimum 2 years experience in client-side Web development
• W3C Standard-compliant Web development with XHTML/CSS
• JavaScript, DOM & DHTML
• AJAX
• OOP
• Adobe Photoshop
• High level of English
• Undergraduate (B.A. / B.Sc.) degree

Advantages:

• Knowledge of LAMP server-technologies
• Knowledge of Mootools or Prototype.js
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• JSON

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Sr. Systems Administrator at iStockphoto

iStockphoto Inc. is the internet's premiere royalty-free stock photography community, providing visual content for creative professionals, designers, publishers and businesses worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Systems Administrator who will be responsible for providing outstanding systems support to our e-commerce web site.

Responsibilities

• Help run a mission critical web application on Linux and IBM servers
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot network problems using a combination of HP and Cisco networking equipment
• Administration of LAMP stack infrastructure (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Oversee a growing office network of 40 desktops in email, software and networking issues
• Oversee a VOIP phone system using Nortel equipment
• Program shell scripts and small web applications to automate maintenance and improve procedures
• Research and configure new software to support developers, system administrators and office workers
• Oversee maintenance / run of nightly backups using IBM TSM software
• 7/24 availability for emergency support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience working in the field
• Skills in troubleshooting system performance and system outages
• Expertise in Red Hat Linux is essential
• Expertise in administering IBM DB2 a bonus.
• Expertise in setting up PHP development environments, such as Zend, would be valuable
• Expertise in IBM x-series, IBM Total Storage, Cisco Routers & Firewalls, HP routers, and other Tier 1 hardware would be an asset
• Expertise in OpenBSD, NFS, IBM's GPFS and Tivoli Storage Manager would be an asset

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Systems Engineer ,VA at Facebook

Facebook is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join the Operations team. The position is full-time and will be based in our facility in northern Virginia and will report to the Director of Operations.

Location: Northern Virginia, VA

Responsibilities:

• Continually improve the performance and scalability of the site
• Configure and support Linux, mySQL and Apache servers
• Monitor site stability and performance
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, applications and network
• Prioritize tasks and work independently yet interact well within a project-oriented team environment
• Solve problems quickly and automate processes
• Document current and future configuration processes and policies
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support

Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience with Linux
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, security, LAMP, HTTP, LDAP and MTAs
• Scripting and programming skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Operations Engineer at Facebook

Facebook is seeking an Operations Engineer to join the Operations team. The position is full-time and is based in our main office in downtown Palo Alto and will report to the Director of Operations.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities:

• Monitor site stability and performance
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, applications and network
• Resolve technical issues related to LAMP technologies
• Identify and triage all outage related events
• Facilitate communication, coordinate escalation, work with subject matter experts and implement a fix
• Automate and streamline processes
• Track issues and run reports

Requirements:

• Certification such as CCNA, RHCT or equivalent experience
• Prior experience working in a high-traffic, internet operations environment preferred
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Linux and LAMP
• Experience working with network management systems and network monitoring tools, such as Nagios
• Scripting experience with Perl, bash or shell scripting a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sense of urgency in dealing with and resolving critical issues that relate to the performance of the site and/or iweb infrastructure
• Off-hours coverage and willingness to be on call

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NOC Manager at Facebook

Facebook is seeking a NOC Manager to join the Operations team. The position is full-time and is based in our main office in downtown Palo Alto and will report to the Director of Operations.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a 24x7 technical organization
• Implement and expand the monitoring tools for rapid identification and resolution of network/application service issues
• Develop code to automate repetitive tasks to allow the team to scale with Facebook's rapid growth
• Identify and triage all outage related events
• Facilitate communication, coordinate escalation, work with subject matter
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, applications and network
• Automate and streamline processes
• Track issues, run reports and escalate issues

Requirements:

• Management and technical experience with the desire to roll up your sleeves when required to get the job done
• Develop and document repeatable operational procedures
• Planning and executing routine network maintenances with a premium on minimizing risk and application downtime
• Certification such as CCNA, RHCT or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Linux and LAMP
• Experience working with network management systems and other industry standard NOC tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience working in a NOC environment required

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Systems Engineer at Facebook

Facebook is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join the Operations team. The position is full-time and is based in our main office in downtown Palo Alto and will report to the Director of Operations.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities:

• Continually improve the performance and scalability of the site
• Configure servers and network
• Monitor site stability and performance
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, applications and network
• Prioritize tasks and work independently yet interact well within a project-oriented team environment
• Solve problems quickly and automate processes
• Document current and future configuration processes and policies
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support

Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience with Linux
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, security, LAMP, HTTP, LDAP and MTAs
• Scripting and programming skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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PHP Programmer - Web Applications at Active Media Architects

Location: Michigan
URL: http://www.activema.com

Description
Looking for solid PHP programmers who posses demonstrable experience and skill in:

• PHP(5) Object Oriented Programming and thorough knowledge of MySQL.
• Beyond LAMP, must have skillsets in Javascript, XML, AJAX, and XHTML.
• Programmers must show a drive to be at the forefront of Web technologies, a desire to learn and work within a team-based environment, and work well individually as well a part of a cohesive group.
• Experienced programmers will help plan, code, develop, test, and deploy complex Web projects for well-known organizations and exciting start-ups.
• If you want to love where you work and be a part of implementing the newest and most cutting-edge technologies - AT A MATURE AND STABLE FIRM - this is the place for you!

To apply
Go to http://www.activema.com/jobs

Open Source Web Developer at Forumone.com

Forum One Communications is seeking open source Web Developers to join our team in the Alexandria Office.

Description:
Do good with your LAMP skills! Forum One develops innovative web solutions for organizations that address social issues of importance and we need your help.

Our web developers work with modern internet tools and technologies in a dynamic team-based environment to produce web solutions they are proud of. Day-to-day you will contribute to our client solutions by coding, collaborating with your project team, and being challenged to solve problems and produce innovative web properties.

We actively seek out employees who will have a vested interest in the missions of our clients, as well as a passion for web technology. We encourage candidates who are interested in working with open source software and in areas of international development, health policy, and environmental policy within the non profit sectors to apply.

Necessary Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience developing web sites and web applications.
• Experience working with AJAX, and MVC-based application development frameworks like CAKE and CodeIgniter
• Experience working with Open Source Content Management Systems like Drupal, Typo3, Joomla, or others.
• Strong working knowledge of PHP, and experience developing on LAMP architecture.
• Proficiency in other server-side programming tools (Cold Fusion, ASP.Net, Java/JSP, XML, XSLT, or Perl) is a definite plus.
• Strong understanding of, and interest in, the use of internet technologies as a strategic tool for organizations.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work as a team member and work effectively with all levels of staff.


Education: Bachelors Degree with solid academic record. Second language skills a plus.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Link: http://www.forumone.com/content/jobs/detail/1764

Software Engineer at Facebook.com

Facebook is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Product team. The position is full-time and is based in our main office in downtown Palo Alto, CA. The Software Engineer will report to the CTO. There are minimal travel requirements for this position. This position will help build the next-generation system behind Facebook's products, create web applications that reach millions of people, and build high volume servers.

Responsibilities:

• Code high-volume ad delivery software using primarily C++ and Java
• Create web applications using primarily PHP Implement web interfaces using XHTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Build report interfaces and data feeds

Requirements:

• B.S. Computer Science or related field
• Expertise with C++ and/or Java
• Knowledge of perl or PHP or python
• Knowledge of relational databases and SQL, preferably MySQL and Oracle

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Link: http://www.facebook.com/jobs/#Software%20Engineer

Senior QA Engineer - Blackbox for Facebook at Slide.com

We've all wrote test cases, we all know the software development cycle, and we've all run test suites. We all know the essential three letter acronyms and buzzwords. But only some of us know that quality assurance is much more than all these.

Slide's Quality Assurance team is looking for such individuals. We take testing seriously; our QA department is a key player in developing strategies and identifying possible pitfalls at every point in the product cycle. You will be expected to be part of the team for day one, establishing a rapport with developers and PM as well as easing the communication between management and product teams. Our blackbox position for Slide's Facebook Applications has opportunities for growth unavailable in most other companies, if you want to learn, this is the place for you.

Slide is the largest personal media network in the world, reaching more than 117 million people each month, or nearly 14 percent of the global Internet audience. The service helps people express themselves and tell emotionally engaging stories through personalized photos and videos created on Slide.com and viewed anywhere on the web or on their desktop. Slide widgets -- including Slide Shows, Guestbooks, SkinFlix and FunPix -- are viewed by tens of millions of people every day on popular sites like MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, Hi5, Xanga, Tagged and Blogger. Slide launched in 2005 and was founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin.

Required skills:

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience in a QA environment
• Working knowledge of how to test modern web technologies (LAMP environments)
• A drive not only to find bugs but to learn how the entire system works and how it can break down
• Experience in short product cycles
• Worked on dynamic content sites
• Experience with bug control programs
• Excellent communication skills

Good to have:

• MySQL knowledge for backend verification
• Able to read Python code
• Processed and/or analyzed logs to find problems or analyze data

Details:

• Full - Time
• Excellent Benefits - 100% Health, Vision and Dental plans available for employee
• Great Location - Close to public transportation

Link: http://www.slide.com/static/jobs#fbqa

Server Coder at Slide.com

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.

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.

Link: http://www.slide.com/static/jobs#server