wanted: Software Development Engineer/Mobile Applications, Newark NJ, $75K+ + stock, Permanent

Software Development Engineer/Mobile Applications, Newark NJ, $75K+ + stock, Permanent

Software Development Engineer/Mobile Applications

 

 

 

The position requires a strong engineer with experience in architecting, development deployment and support of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications and services with hands-on coding experience in Java and or C++. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities including excellent judgment, relentlessly high standards, can dive deep and remain in touch with business details, drives innovation in their teams, invokes passion in others, can think big, and delivers results.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

 

-Architect, design, build and operate scalable software systems and services for network connected devices, cloud services and client applications.

 

 

-Propose, prototype and evaluate multiple areas of optimization in digital content delivery to a variety of clients, digit al rights management, cloud based technologies, digital lockers, digital content discovery and digital fulfillment systems.

 

 

-Build and deliver high availability/high reliability software on time.

 

 

-Build and deliver secure, scalable, and low-latency services and mobile applications.

 

 

-Hands-on code contribution and shipping responsibility - libraries, API's, documentation.

 

 

-Coordinate with other product teams for integration into their products.

 

 

-Lead significant technical initiatives involving cross-functional teams.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

 

-BS in Computer Science plus significant experience (7+ years) with commercial software engineering experience, preferable in E-commerce or digital content platforms

 

 

-Extensive experience programming in Java or C/C++, good current knowledge of Unix/Linux environments, mastering SOA principles with solid experience in code optimization and high performance computing

 

 

-Extensive experience in building large-scale high performance components for digital content discovery, ingestion and delivery; strong fundamentals and experience in encryption, encoding, and compression; Knowledge of bit rates, audio formats, or compression a plus. Past work experience dealing with codec code bases will be an added benefit.

 

 

-Extensive knowledge of network protocols and internet/web technologies: HTML 5, Java Script, Flash, RTP/RTSP and in-depth familiarity with wireless networks architecture and technologies

 

 

-Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and designing for performance, scalability, availability, and Internet and mobile OS security fundamentals

 

 

-Proven track record of building and delivering mobile applications and services for iOS, Android, Windows Phone devices

 

 

-Solid coding practices including good design documentation, unit testing, peer code-reviews, and a preference for agile methods.

 

 

-Demonstrated ability to identify real-world user problems and build technology solutions to solve them

 

 

-Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

 

 

-Exhibits strong leadership qualities including excellent judgment, relentlessly high standards, can dive deep and remain in touch with business details, drives innovation in their teams, invokes passion in others, can think big, and delivers results

 

 

-Strong problem solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.

 

 

-Builds software solutions where the problem is not well de fined. Capable of understanding the interaction between the components in a distributed system in order to ensure they are functioning properly.

 

 

-Knowledge of modern best practices for professional software development including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

 

 

-Management and execution of project plans and meeting delivery commitments.

 

 

-MS in Computer Science or related field preferred

 

 

 

 

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