Technology Positions Open

[Mixxologist]

Hey all... our company (www.mixxer.com) has opened up some positions and I figured coming here to fill everyone in would be our best bet to find the talent we need. Also, if you refer someone you can get a 250.00 American Express Gift Certificate (if they get hired), so if you know someone who has the skills we need, then please contact me as well.

Here's a list of openings:

.. Software Developer
.. User Interface Software Developer
.. Technical Program Manager
.. Software Test Engineer Lead
.. Software Test Engineer
.. Data Operations Lead
.. Development Manager

If you have skills in any of these areas and want to move to Seattle (or already live in Seattle) send me a PM immediately.

The deadline to get these positions filled is August 31st. This also applies to the referral program. The applicant must have a job offer presented to them by that date for you to be eligible for the gift certificate if you refer them.

Also... we have spec sheets for each position available. For sake of space I decided against posting them all here. =]

Feel free to e-mail for more information at saikins[at]mixxerinc.com

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Mixxologist
Also... we have spec sheets for each position available. For sake of space I decided against posting them all here. =]

You can post each spec sheet to a new reply to this thread, I think that would be helpful to everyone interested.

Mods, can we get a sticky for this?

 

[Mixxologist]

Software Developer

Software engineers will be part of a team that is responsible for feature additions, new development and code maintenance of our web facing mobile applications. For this position you will be assisting with the rapid development of new application features and functionality as well as modification and maintenance of legacy code. This will include creating information storage and display strategies, designing database schemas, developing database driven software, and implementing web and mobile facing functionality.
Responsibilities

* Work with Product Management to take functional specifications and from them design schema composition and software architecture
* As part of a team, design and implement re-useable software components
* Receive feedback from Product Marketing on market requirements and use
* Partner with Quality Assurance on testing, fixes and ultimately release
* Work regularly with PHP, MySQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CVS
* Maintain legacy code base

Qualifications

* Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or related degree; or equivalent experience
* 5 years of programming experience with either PHP or Java
* 2 years experience with SQL programming
* Experience designing and implementing scalable systems
* Ability to understand and effectively utilize design patterns
* Experience with a variety of languages including HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript
* Extensive experience developing and maintaining applications utilizing database functionality from MySQL.
* Solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques
* Familiarity with Apache and Linux web environments
* Strong respect for application design and the attention to detail required

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines
* Ability to effectively debug network based software applications
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment, as well as, independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

UI Developer

UI developers will work with designers and human factor experts (HCI) to turn ideas into implementation. For the position you will be assisting with the rapid development of interfaces for new and existing consumer facing features.
Responsibilities

* Building scalable web-based interfaces, prototypes, and `go-live` features
* Participate in the development and prioritization of use cases and feature requirements
* Acting as a Subject Matter Expert on building and scripting capabilities and limitations
* Partner with stakeholders to ensure all consumer facing features and designs are on spec, easy to use, bug free, scalable, and documented
* Identify tasks and develop work estimates and schedules
* Assist with requirements definition and web development needs
* Recommend methods for leveraging web and other related technologies

Qualifications

* Intimate familiarity with AJAX and related technologies
* Must have experience developing successful consumer facing web interfaces
* Keen sense of user-friendly interface design
* Smarty experience is a HUGE plus
* Solid skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XHTML and WML
* Ability to write code from scratch as well as interpret and modify the code of others
* Knowledge of Apache, MySQL, REST, SOA, and VC designs
* Understanding of web browser rendering differences and standards
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to address diverse audiences (graphic designers, editors, DBAs, business analysts, executives, etc.)

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills

 

[Mixxologist]

Technical PM

The Technical Program Manager will be part of a team that is responsible for rapid deployment of our Mobile feature additions, including new project development. For this position you will be assisting with up to 5 or more releases per week, a highly monitored feature and enhancement request ticketing system. This will include managing full cycle small to large projects from inception to completion.
Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for consistently managing the project lifecycle from requirements gathering and expectations setting through launch and monitoring of our mobile community service offerings. This individual will be accountable for driving these projects to successful completion. They will work closely with peers, developers, QA/test and business decision makers and to continually work to improve our products, services, and processes by which these services are delivered.
Qualifications

* Minimum of a BA/BS Computer Science or related technical degree required.
* 3-5 years of high-tech industry experience with track records of hands-on software development on the Unix/Linux environment.
* 3-5 years experience in program management, product management, professional services, or engineering management.
* Expertise in any of these industries is a big plus: Search Engine, Internet Advertisement, Wireless/Mobile, or Video.
* Strong understanding of PHP, Java, Internet architecture, Networking technology, Mobile services.
* Project management experience.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent knowledge of product life cycle, tools, processes and operations planning.
* High energy, strong team player, creative thinker and strategic influencer.
* Demonstrated experience in working with broad cross-functional teams.
* Financial modeling or business forecasting experience is a plus.
* Knowledge of Apache, MySQL, REST, SOA, and VC designs.
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to address diverse audiences (graphic designers, editors, DBAs, business analysts, executives, etc.).

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized.
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

QA Lead

This role is responsible for managing the tactical and strategic aspects of software testing, quality tracking and delegation to a small team of QA Testers. The key objectives of the position are to find the most serious quality defects before they enter the customer base, to provide feedback via tickets to Engineering on quality related issues/concerns, to implement a test strategy including automation, certification, etc. This role is a hands-on role as well.
Responsibilities

* Guide QA team in testing the Mixxer products, ensuring overall quality.
* Lead the testing of new features, regression testing, platform certification and performance testing.
* Develop an overall QA Test Framework to enable productive, efficient use of QA resources, including test plans, test suites, and other processes.
* Implement an automation strategy that minimizes the probability of product regressions.
* Customers include not only external customers but also internal customers like Tech. Support and PS. Collecting their feedback and ensuring their success is a key factor.
* Hands-on QA work. Become an expert user of all Mixxer products.
* Work closely with engineering early in the development lifecycle (requirements and design stages) to gather test cases and minimize back end critical path.
* Provide direction to employees according to established policies that directly affect direct reports.

Qualifications

* 5+ years experience in Software QA or Software development.
* Entry level QA manager requires 2 to 5 years of management experience.
* Intimate familiarity with AJAX and related technologies.
* Solid skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XHTML and WML.
* Knowledge of Apache, MySQL, REST, SOA, and VC designs.
* Understanding of web browser rendering differences and standards.
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to address diverse audiences (graphic designers, editors, DBAs, business analysts, executives, etc.).

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized.
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

SDET

As a Software Developer in Test (SDET) you will be instrumental in helping to drive the technological direction and deployment of a mobile community. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 5 years of software development testing in a product team, a strong background in testing complex web sites.
Responsibilities

* Work with development and QA Lead in creating test scripts, harnesses, and programs for white-box testing.
* Create, evaluate and execute test plans and analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports is needed.
* Proficient in developing and maintaining upgrades, test procedures and/or automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
* Provide status reports of testing activities and evaluate software designs to understand best test implementations.
* Design and create software test harnesses or automated test scripts.
* Good teamwork skills as part of a multi-discipline project team.

Qualifications

* 2-5 years experience developing and automating tests and test processes.
* 2-5 years experience writing test applications and test plans.
* 2-5 years experience PHP, MySQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CVS
* Familiarity with test driven development.
* Strong debugging and problem solving skills.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in an SDET role.
* Solving complex technical problems.
* Strong time / priority management skills.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
* Experience with both unit testing and system testing.
* Ability to perform testing tasks accurately under tight deadlines.
* Preferences: -Database (MYSQL) knowledge -Experience in creating ?use cases? and/or ?test cases?.

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized.
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

Data Operations Manager

This position will be responsible for managing data operations at all locations and will work closely with the business units.
Responsibilities

* Ensure high availability and performance of server and network environment.
* Initiate activities to achieve service level objectives for optimum system performance and reliability.
* Maintain optimal use of server and network computing resources through such activities as load balancing and system tuning.
* Install and maintain network devices including hubs, switches, modem pools and gateways.
* Install server hardware and server-related peripheral devices.
* Install and maintain server operating and application software.
* Install and use network and server analysis and performance software to improve overall reliability and throughput.
* Effectively administer computing environment through such activities as user account management, file/directory permissions, and file/system backup and restoration.
* Create and maintain operational procedures for data network and server documentation.
* Evaluate and implement new products to extend the reliability, responsiveness, and effective use of the data network and server environment.
* Manage data operations staff
* Work effectively with IT/IS staff

Qualifications

* University degree or equivalent in computer science, telecommunication or engineering.
* 5 years of related experience.
* Expert knowledge in Linux, IP, and Ethernet. Webserver, Apache
* Demonstrated project management aptitude, previous project management experience preferred.
* Proven track record of strong organizational and excellent communication skills (including interpersonal, writing and editing) with the ability to multitask, prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
* Ability to diplomatically work with a variety of people.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.

Attributes

* Detail oriented and well organized
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines
* Ability to effectively find and manage network bottlenecks
* Strong problem resolution skills
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment, as well as, independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

Development Manager

The Development Manager will be a seasoned manager with strong technical and leadership skills in the mobile arena. The idea candidate will be systems and process oriented with the ability to motivate and lead a strong development team focused on delivering our mobile community service.

The ideal candidate would also determine the application architecture, define the team?s long-term development direction, and deliver enhancement and change requests to meet consumer needs. This team is responsible for developing, deploying and supporting consumer solutions on current and upcoming technologies.
Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a proven ability to partner with groups outside of their immediate control and achieve results. They will also need to have demonstrated strong, proven technical management experience, and strong process development and management skills. The candidate must have a solid attention to details, strong communication (including writing and briefing) skills, and solid negotiation skills. At least 7+ years industry experience and delivery of applications using Java/Linux is needed. A BA/BS in Computer Science or related experience is required. MS degree is preferred.
Qualifications

* Minimum of a BA/BS Computer Science or related technical degree required.
* 7+ years of high-tech industry experience with track records of hands-on software development in the Unix/Linux environment.
* Analyze business requirements and functional specification to drive technical specifications for all mobile applications.
* Experience designing and implementing multi-threaded application framework for mobile messaging (SMPP) applications.
* Excellent background in the complete software development lifecycle with particular experience in rapid prototyping, Agile development and XP software design.
* Knowledge of open-architecture and mobile social networking.
* Provide development leadership to the group.
* Expertise in any of these industries is a big plus: Search Engine, Internet Advertisement, Wireless/Mobile, and online community services.
* Strong understanding of PHP, Java, Internet architecture, Networking technology, and/or Mobile technology. Knowledge of MYSQL database.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* High energy, strong team player, creative thinker and strategic influencer.
* Responsible for effective and accurate planning and coordination, including technical specification, development schedule, issue, risk, quality, communication and financial forecast tracking.

Attributes

* Excellent judgment.
* Negotiation skills, influence skills, and analytical skills.
* Leadership skills and hands-on technical skills.
* Detail oriented and well organized.
* Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Capable of meeting tight deadlines.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
* Ability to effectively work in a team environment as well as independently.
* Excellent organizational, time management, project management, and service delivery skills.

 

[Mixxologist]

All of them have been posted. Thanks SagaLore for the idea.

 

[lozina]

Ah man if only you were in New York

 

[Mixxologist]

Haha, sorry lozina. =]

 

[Mixxologist]

Just bumping since it's not stickied yet.

 

[lozina]

Friendly bump here, these sound like some great positions guys!

 

[SagaLore]

I'll bump this too.

 

[AmigaMan]

Bump for jobs. Hurray jobs!

 

[TechBoyJK]

hey mixxer do you know Garrett?

 

[sygyzy]

Mixxologist - What position do you hold there?

 

[Mixxologist]

 

[Mixxologist]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
Mixxologist - What position do you hold there?

I'm the Interactive Content Writer working out of the Indianapolis office.

 

[Mixxologist]

Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
hey mixxer do you know Garrett?

TechBoy, yes, he works in our Seattle office in the Technology Dept.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Bump

 

[Mixxologist]

As an addition to this, relocation IS provided. The company is even willing to relocate someone from outside of the U.S. if they are qualified for one of the positions.
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[Mixxologist]

bump

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: Mixxologist
bump

PM Anandtech Moderator for a request for a stickie for this thread

er... there's three "for"s in that sentence...!