[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 2568
9. Webroot Software - Lead SQL Server DB Developer / DBA - Boulder
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:33 am ((PST))
Lead Database Developer (DBA)
Webroot Software is the leading provider of best of breed anti-spyware
software and other technologies for enterprise and consumers. Since the
company's inception, Webroot has consistently developed and delivered
the most innovative and powerful anti-spyware technology on the market.
Our Spy Sweeper products have been awarded some of the industry's
highest honors, including:
* Spy Sweeper(tm) is a 7-time winner of the PC Magazine Editors'
Choice
Award and recently won a 2006 PC World World Class Award
* Spy Sweeper(tm) Enterprise was named Best Anti-Spyware and Best
Overall Anti-Malware Solution by SC Magazine, voted the Winner of
Excellence in Anti-Spyware for the Info Security Products Guide, and
has
received Editors' Choice awards from IT Week, Business Computing
Magazine, Windows IT Pro and Communications World Magazine
Webroot is widely recognized for setting the technology standard by
focusing on research and development. Our recent new product offerings
and expansion in the marketplace demands we grow our Web Development
organization. In light of this expansion, we have an opportunity for a
Lead Database Administrator. The successful candidate will have strong
development experience integrating data technologies with one or more
high-level programming languages such as PHP, C++, or Java particularly
focusing on code that interfaces with a relational database. In
addition, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing
database schemas, designing, coding, and debugging stored procedures,
and performing database optimizations. The successful candidate will
participate in the implementation of solutions that employ leading-edge
technologies. A high energy level, the ability to set and achieve
goals,
and great interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design database schemas and optimize database design
* Design, develop, and test stored procedures, triggers and views
* Develop and/or inspect high-level code (C++/Java) performing
database queries and/or stored procedure calls
* Design and develop database transformation scripts (to assist with
product upgrades)
* Estimate development schedules and determine project scope
* Create code that meets design specifications, follows standards,
easy to maintain and is reasonably free from defects
* Provides technical assistance and technical training to other
departments as required such as documentation and QA teams
* Capable of identifying and proposing areas of improvement
throughout
the software development process
* Works with Documentation to see that all enhancements, bug fixes,
and new products are documented
* Uses source control for the appropriate data objects.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* 5+ years work experience developing applications that utilize
relational databases
* 3+ years work experience in one or more high-level programming
languages (C++ or Java preferred)
* 2+ years experience designing database schemas and performing
database optimizations
* 2+ years work experience using Microsoft SQL Server
* 2+ years experience developing applications for Windows XP/2K/2K3
based platforms
* Knowledge of proper database normalization, indexing, transaction
protection, and locking is essential
* Experience with application-database connectivity (ODBC, JDBC,
OLEDB, etc.)
HIGHLY DESIREABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Develop stored procedures, triggers, user defined functions, and
views
* Strong knowledge and experience using Transact-SQL including
writing
complex queries for ad-hoc reporting and data analysis
* Proficient knowledge of data modeling concepts and formalized
database design including creating tables, indexes, and enforcing data
integrity
* Experience writing complex DTS packages
* Experience designing ETL processes
* Ability to write technical specifications, test plans, and
migration
plans
* Knowledge and experience using several lifecycle development
methodologies
* DBA (database administration) experience is a strong plus
* Experience with embedded or dedicated databases such as MSDE
(Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Edition) or MySQL is a strong plus
* Knowledge of one or more additional databases including MySQL,
Oracle, Sybase, or DB2 is a strong plus
* Experience working on a commercial Enterprise-level product with a
database back-end is a strong plus
Privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading top tier
venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel
Partners and Mayfield, Webroot is continuing to build and capitalize
upon proven successes and leadership in the security market. Our
employees are our most valuable resource and we provide them with the
benefits, compensation and stock they deserve. Candidates should be
self-directed and able to balance a team approach with personal
initiative.
If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized
worldwide leader in security technology, send your resume to
jlandau@webroot.com for consideration.
Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is
an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jon Landau | Technology Recruiting Manager
