[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4089
11. Software Engineer - NGES; Denver, CO
Posted by: "newsgatorjobs" jobs@newsgator.com
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:19 am ((PDT))
NewsGator Technologies is the leading RSS platform company.
Headquartered in Denver, NewsGator develops and markets RSS
aggregation solutions for individual end users, enterprises,
publishers, and other online content providers. People use NewsGator
aggregators to access news, information, podcasts, and other relevant
content efficiently and effectively. NewsGator readers are accessible
via the Web, Microsoft Outlook®, mobile devices, and PC- and Mac-based
desktop clients. All of the products synchronize seamlessly, enabling
users to easily switch between NewsGator aggregators.
The company was founded in 2003 and accepted its first round of
funding in June 2004. On the strength of NewsGator's success in
developing the most sophisticated aggregation platforms on the market,
NewsGator closed its second and third round financings in November
2004 and April 2005 respectively. The company's investors include
Mobius Venture Capital and Masthead Venture Partners.
We believe in creating an environment in which employees can succeed
and are treated with dignity and respect. As our greatest asset and
the key to our success, Newsgator employees receive competitive
compensation, an excellent benefit plan, paid parking, and a
progressive work environment. We are located in downtown Denver,
boasting a stunning view of the Rocky Mountains.
Job Description – Software Engineer
Develop and debug NewsGator applications in C#, .Net, and SQL Server.
While the candidate may be responsible for overall system
architecture/design for a particular feature or capability, the
candidate should expect software coding to be the primary function of
this position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Research, design, and develop new features for company core
products.
• Design technical specifications for assigned features and
architectural improvements. Candidate must be proficient in writing
use cases and other supplemental requirements specifications as
required.
• Review and hand-off technical designs to test engineers in an
effort
to ensure quality delivery of product. .
• Participate in code design and code reviews with appropriate team
members as necessary.
• Develop and deliver to aggressive product release schedules working
as a cooperative team member in an agile development environment.
Qualifications
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or
equivalent experience.
• Strong software engineering and problem solving skills.
• 5-7 solid years of professional experience developing applications
in .Net, C#, and C++.
• Experience developing multi-threaded applications and Windows
services is highly desired.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, and other communications protocols is
highly desired.
• Experience developing web-enabled/Internet-based applications is
mandatory.
• Experience developing JavaScript, DHTML and AJAX or JSON based
applications highly desired.
• Ability to work effectively with SQL Server is highly desired.
• Experience using Microsoft development technologies as an early
adopter is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into
technical designs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to
meet critical project deadlines.
• Ability to take ownership of extensive development tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and get
along well with others.
Work Conditions
• Job location will be on-site at NewsGator facilities. We do not
currently support telecommuting arrangements.
• Normal business hours are 9-5. We are a fast moving, rapidly
growing company requiring extra effort when needed to meet aggressive
deadlines.
Application Instructions
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to jobs@newsgator.com
Be sure to include availability; position title; and where you saw
this posting in the email when responding to a position.
Direct applicants only. No Third party agencies.
Absolutely no phone calls.
Thank you.
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20. Junior QA Test Engineer; Denver, CO
Posted by: "newsgatorjobs" jobs@newsgator.com
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:21 am ((PDT))
NewsGator Technologies is the leading RSS platform company.
Headquartered in Denver, NewsGator develops and markets RSS
aggregation solutions for individual end users, enterprises,
publishers, and other online content providers. People use NewsGator
aggregators to access news, information, podcasts, and other relevant
content efficiently and effectively. NewsGator readers are accessible
via the Web, Microsoft Outlook®, mobile devices, and PC- and Mac-based
desktop clients. All of the products synchronize seamlessly, enabling
users to easily switch between NewsGator aggregators.
The company was founded in 2003 and accepted its first round of
funding in June 2004. On the strength of NewsGator's success in
developing the most sophisticated aggregation platforms on the market,
NewsGator closed its second and third round financings in November
2004 and April 2005 respectively. The company's investors include
Mobius Venture Capital and Masthead Venture Partners.
We believe in creating an environment in which employees can succeed
and are treated with dignity and respect. As our greatest asset and
the key to our success, Newsgator employees receive competitive
compensation, an excellent benefit plan, paid parking, and a
progressive work environment. We are located in downtown Denver,
boasting a stunning view of the Rocky Mountains.
Job Description – QA – Entry to Junior Level
Ideal candidate will be passionate about Web 2.0 technology and look
forward to contributing to the development of NewsGator products.
Experience using many disparate social networking sites will provide
insights to not only test features but to recommend enhancements.
Candidate will write and maintain test plans and test cases to verify
application function. Candidate will be required to provide detailed
information for each defect, and log defects in the defect-tracking
database, providing detailed information on each defect in the process
of communicating the issue to development for resolution. Candidate
will provide testing support for multiple applications, and will be
required to test he applications on many operating system platforms,
and multiple browser and other software application configurations.
Candidate must be able to use analytical and problem solving skills to
contribute to the quality of the product throughout the development
lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Participate in writing and maintaining software test plans.
• Create and maintain software test cases to verify proper
application
function. Test cases will exercise both positive and negative test
paths.
• Analyze and summarize software defects to create reports on product
status.
• Make recommendations to improve product function, reliability, and
quality.
• Make recommendations for improvement on Quality Assurance
processes,
practices, and procedures.
• Work independently, making sound technical decisions and completing
tasks and assignments with only general direction and guidance. Seek
assistance when needed.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience as a Software Test Engineer on web-based
applications.
• Experience testing user interfaces with some knowledge and exposure
to addressing human factors related issues.
• Proven understanding of software systems, software applications,
and
the process required in producing product deliverables
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and theories, test plan
development, test case design, test execution practices, data
collection and root cause analysis techniques, and reporting practices
• Demonstrated ability to develop solutions for a wide range of
difficult problems, under general direction.
• Ideal candidate is detail oriented and meticulous in testing
software, documenting results, and able to communicate how the issue
was created and how it can be re-created.
• Willingness to work in a start-up environment, which requires
commitment to deadlines and flexibility in accepting assignments.
Work Conditions
• Normal Job location will be on-site at NewsGator facilities.
• Normal working hours are 8-5.
• Overtime will be required as job responsibilities require.
Application Instructions
For proper consideration, the following is to be included with your
submission:
• Cover Letter, addressing each of the aforementioned qualifications
and noting where you saw our posting
• Resume
• Availability
• As well, you must include the position title in the subject line of
the email when responding to the position.
• Send submissions to jobs@newsgator.com
Direct applicants only. No Third party agencies.
Absolutely no phone calls. Thank you.
