Senior Backend Software Engineer

You are not just fluent in English but also in Java/C++? Spring isn’t just a season for you? Beside that, you know what’s going on in the world of user-generated content and social networking. We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer with a sound understanding of new technologies and enthusiasm in building highly-scalable system infrastructures. This position is full-time and you will be working out of our office overlooking Union Square in San Francisco, close to MUNI and BART.

Requirements:


  • 5+ years experience writing high-performance, web-related software with Java/C++
  • Expert with object-oriented framework and design
  • Expert with client/server networked applications
  • In-depth knowledge of Unix, Windows, web servers, and application servers
  • Experience building highly scalable enterprise systems
  • Ability to write clean, coherent code
  • Ability to understand and master new technologies quickly
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Willingness to learn and to teach

Highly desired experience:


  • AJAX and other "rich web" techniques
  • Mobile web/WAP development
  • Spring (or other IoC containers)
  • Hibernate (or other ORM tools)
  • Build systems such as Ant
  • Performance testing tools such as Grinder
  • Familiarity with Perforce
  • Already being a kyter doesn’t hurt grin

If this sounds interesting to you, please reply by email to , paste a cover letter and resume into the body of the message, and write "Backend-Your Name" (i.e. Backend-Jane Smith) in the subject line. Please note that no attachments will be opened.