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We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join our team in Data and Content Management. This is a very interesting position related to back-end processes. We need to maintain our current systems and may want to build rplacements in Ruby and Ruby on Rails. ( It’s part of the fun around here – really. If we can do it in Ruby – then we will. )

So if you land this position, in the first 90 days you’ll be helping to maintain and develop our back-end system processes. Once the processes are defined, you’ll be very heavy into managing the data and developing the tools – so you’ll need to be very database oriented too. So you’ll be called on to develop reporting systems, and tools & applications to facilitate management of the content.

Since our data is stored in MSSQL, you’ll need hands on experience with it. But you’ll certainly need to know your way around MySQL, and hopefully have some exposure to PostgreSQL too (did I spell that right?).

This is mainly a Linux/Unix environment and knowing your way around shell scripts is a must. You don’t have to be ‘off the hook’ or ‘senior level’ to be successful in this role – but you will have to be pretty strong in OOP (object oriented programming – spelled out for those who’re reading along but shouldn’t be). And, the key skill requirements include – Ruby on Rails, Object Oriented Perl, and C++. Python would be helpful too. It would be very good if you’ve got a handle on database development skills and information aggregation.

If you’re passionate about technology and development – and you really enjoy working in RoR (Ruby on Rails – again for those of you reading along that shouldn’t be), this could be a great opportunity to stretch you career to the next level while working at a stable, well established, and growing company.

You’ll also be looked at as a ‘subject matter expert’ regarding OOP. So you can show your mentoring skills as you lead the SWE’s in this group on an ongoing basis.

What’s the environment?

Casual to the naked eye – but professional to the core. We have brilliant engineers on staff. The dress code is relaxed and the environment is casual. But we have a lot of people that are passionate about our business and hope you will be too.

Primary Responsibilities Outlined:

• Seeking out and destroying bugs (fixing really – but destroying sounds so cool) in our current platform. Yes, it’s the maintanence part of the job. And it’s very important.

• Define, design, and implement data and content solutions that integrate with different information distribution platforms

• Develop reporting systems, tools and applications to facilitate management of content

• Identify and source new data and define approaches for data integration

• Manage content processing jobs and data extracts for distribution

• Work with product management and application development teams to develop new applications for content

• Implement and enforce rules for content usage as defined by product management and business teams.

• Develop deep expertise in multiple areas

• Keep abreast of latest technologies and trends

• Learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance

• Be committed to adhering to project schedules and milestones

• Work in a team environment and be a team player

• Manage and mentor other Software Engineers on the team

Recruiter’s notes: This position is for a Senior Software Engineer aka Sr.Programmer/Analyst related to backend and SQL database technology. In order to be considered, you need to have some decent experience in each of the pertinent technologies. Please be sure to outline your skills and successes in an email along with your resume. And I will look forward to discussing the opportunity here with you soon. You can contact me directly at this email address: job+371@railsjobs.in or call 818.660.2617.

Required skills:

Primary Skills & Requirements Outlined:

• 5+ years experience and a pertinent degree (computer science or related)

• Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming.

• Knowledge in Object Oriented Perl, Python, C++, Ruby On Rails

• Knowledge in database development, and information aggregation and distribution

• Knowledge in SQL, shell scripting, and XML

• Knowledge with UNIX/LINUX, ORACLE

• Knowledge with web technologies

• Self starter able to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong interactive problem solving and decision making skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• E-commerce experience a plus

Cities that are within easy commuting distance:

Glendale CA, North Hollywood CA, Pasadena CA, San Fernando CA, Burbank CA, Universal City CA, Studio City CA, Hollywood CA, Los Angeles CA, Sherman Oaks CA, Woodland Hills CA, Calabasas CA, Alhambra CA, Monterey Park CA, Beverly Hills CA, North Hollywood, CA, Monrovia CA, Covina CA, Glenora CA, Arcadia CA

Applications are now closed.