MetaFilter Jobs posts tagged with architect

Senior PHP Developer

p8r1ck — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:58:00 -0800

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our rapidly growing web development team. Specifically, the person will be working with the LAMP suite of technologies including PHP and MySQL. This is a full-time position for someone living in the Los Angeles area. The successful candidate will be working in our offices in Culver City, CA. Please no recruiters, offshore companies, or contractors. The person will be working within a development team of graphic artists, HTML programmers, software engineers and project managers to complete a variety of our clients' projects. Our projects range from multi-million dollar, multi-year engagements to small, non-profit websites. The successful candidate will be a team player that enjoys discussions on architecture, technology, and growing together as a team. We have a very casual environment with an emphasis on collaboration. No attitudes allowed! - College degree - 4+ years of web/application development experience with PHP - Ability to learn and keep abreast of product offerings and new technologies - Highly motivated, responsible, goal-oriented - Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with team members - Strong desire to learn and grow

Senior J2EE Architect

seattle717 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:12:43 -0800

Join a world-leading provider of IT services! Focused on delivering strategic information technology solutions that address the business needs of its customers, this client provides its customers end-to-end services including consulting, technology architecture, solution definition and implementation, re-engineering, applications management, infrastructure management, and business process outsourcing through its onsite/offshore delivery model. As a Senior J2EE Architect, you will be responsible for: -Technology design and deployment efforts for complex Application Solutions. -Providing hands-on technical leadership and teamwork. -Managing client relationships as required. Requirements -8-10 years experience as a J2EE Architect. -3-5 years working in general technical solution design and development leadership roles. -Design and development experience using Java, J2EE (advanced skills writing and reviewing code). -J2EE development experience with configuration, scripting and reporting. -Consulting experience on technical engagements. -Good communication skills. -Willing to travel 100% or relocate to major cities as required. This is a GREAT career opportunity for the right type of technical talent!! For immediate consideration of your candidacy, please forward your cover letter and resume (ideally reflecting each task, responsibility and technology mentioned in this job description) to Jennifer Francisco at seattle717@gmail.com Compensation: $90-$150K (Salary commensurate with experience). Relocation assistance is available for this position. Employer will sponsor H1-B work VISA.

Systems Engineer

inquisitrix — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:07:01 -0800

* Do you get jazzed every time you come across new computer technologies? * Do you want to work with a dedicated team of professionals who have the same enthusiasm and drive that you do? * Do you take pride in the quality and creativity of your work? If you can answer yes to these questions - this may be the job for you Starfire Technologies is a well integrated team of independent, self-directed individuals with diverse skills and specialties. One of the core themes that ties us all together is our commitment to doing the best job we can, every day. Each person's daily contributions are crucial to the team's success. The ideal candidates must enjoy working with a tight team, yet still have the confidence, know-how, and interpersonal skills to service the needs of clients independently. A strong and diverse knowledge of operating systems and applications software products and technologies is required for this position. If you have the experience, resolve and versatility to tackle a variety of enterprise computing issues, please contact us. As a Starfire Systems Engineer you would be involved in the following: * Servicing of all aspects of customer's IT environment projects and provide technical leadership for mid-range to large enterprise systems projects * Provide technical knowledge and skill in systems deployment, operations, and management including architecture, design, installation, customization, deployment, problem solving, and mentoring. * Provide guidance and expertise for project management and team leadership, and pre-sales support as needed. The following is a list of the skills we desire in an ideal candidate: * 3+ years relevant Information Technology experience with 4+ years experience as a Systems Engineer with responsibilities and demonstrated competency in the technologies listed for this position. A degree in Information Systems or Computer Science is strongly preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered. * Demonstrate effective communications skill, both in writing and speaking abilities. Pertinent experience includes requirements gathering, design, deployment, and documentation for systems integration projects. Other necessary skills needed include solid project management & scoping skills, excellent prioritization and organization skills, strong analytical skills, proactive, decisive, action-oriented and quick learning. * Ability to work autonomously with a minimum of direction, work on multiple projects simultaneously and the flexibility to negotiate, cooperate, and contribute as a team player, and can change direction quickly when needed. * Demonstrate deep, multi-language scripting skills and experience in developing scripts in two or more scripting languages. Example languages include PERL, UNIX shell, or MS DOS scripts. Candidate will have at least two years experience in installing and configuring systems management tools for either UNIX and TCP/IP networks or IBM systems and network management products. * Demonstrate deep and diverse operating systems and applications experience systems administration skills with the following operating systems: Windows (XP, 2000, 2003), AIX, Linux and VMware. - POSITION: Systems Engineer - LOCATION: USA - Corporate Office is in Lawrence, Kansas, clients in KCMetro and nationally - Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. - Travel required, as needed. - Must be able to legally work within the United States and have a valid passport to travel outside of the United States. Our well established Lawrence, Kansas company is developing industry revolutionizing products. We offer benefits, exciting opportunities, and an AMAZING future. Please FAX your resume and salary requirements ATTN: HR/NCS at 1-785-842-8811 or Email your resume in text format today to team@starfire.net Starfire Engineering & Technologies, Incorporated All Rights Reserved Copyright 2007

Information Architect

skyboy — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:10:35 -0800

I'm looking for someone who is madly, deliriously, even quixotically passionate about Web usability and design. We're a financially stable, 80-person company with a spiffy office environment in Northwest Austin. (Drop "MetaFilter" in your subject line when inquiring so I'll know you're a MeFite.) Overview Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI), a leading Web software developer, is seeking a full-time Information Architect to work at our offices in Austin, TX. The Information Architect will design easy-to-use, measurably successful user experiences for our Web-based applications by exploring creative ways to harmonize user behaviors, business needs, and available content. This position will primarily work across teams in our EX Squared Solutions group to develop high-profile consumer websites, intranet and extranet applications for our contract customers. The ideal candidate will be strongly self-motivated, but will also routinely collaborate with product managers, business analysts, project leads, client representatives, and other BHI Technology staff. Essential functions The Information Architect will: • Analyze product feature roadmaps, requirements and specifications to identify usability issues and recommend solutions • Facilitate task analyses, usability testing and heuristic evaluation • Define taxonomies, schemas, and other information structures, working independently, with subject matter experts, or with user groups • Create site maps and interaction flow diagrams • Design user interface prototypes and artifacts such as wireframes, storyboards, style guides, etc. • Collaborate with visual designers and front-end developers to create & refine UI concepts and page designs • Write solution sketches, usability reports, and other documentation Qualifications Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to meet the following requirements: • Minimum 2 years experience leading user-centered design practices (UCD, UX, IA, ID, HCI, etc.) for consumer e-commerce websites • Expert knowledge of interaction design patterns • Ability to create rapid UI prototypes with common modelling tools (Visio, OmniGraffle, Photoshop, etc.) • Familiarity with market-mature Web standards (XHTML 1.0, CSS2, WCAG, etc.) • Strong sense of aesthetics, layout & design as appropriate for enterprise-class websites • Superlative communication skills, both written and verbal • Extreme attention to detail, consistency, and quality • Ability to work unsupervised, self-manage deliverables, and multi-task concurrent projects • Experience with Web marketing techniques (SEO, scannable copywriting, email marketing, etc.) a plus • Experience with RIA design patterns for rich Internet applications (Ajax, Flex, etc.) a plus About the company Founded in 2000, Austin-based BHI pioneers the design, development, and operation of world-class technology and marketing solutions for the homebuilding industry, and beyond. BHI's motto, "The Power of Collaboration," illuminates our unique ownership structure and process -- as a consortium of 38 of the nation's largest homebuilders, we combine our industry leaders' expertise and experience to create better solutions. BHI's flagship product, New Home Source, is the nation's leading marketplace for new homes. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.