[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4070
8. Job - Webroot Software - Sr. Web UI Developer - Boulder
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:02 pm ((PDT))
Senior Web UI Developer
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 an 8-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 highly regarded R&D
organization, co-located in Boulder, Colorado, and Mountain View, CA,
is
expanding operations. In light of this expansion, Webroot is seeking a
Senior Web UI Developer. The Senior Web UI Developer is responsible
for
the development and maintenance of numerous web applications in use at
Webroot. The candidate will report directly to the Development Lead and
upper management as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Interpret business and functional requirements into a strong
design
* Document design solutions and implement according to the design
* Develop comprehensive unit test harnesses for all code developed
* Apply industry best practices and standards when project
requirements are lacking
* Work closely with other developers, project managers, database
administrators and QA
* Identify opportunities for process improvements/efficiencies and
drive adoption of high priority/high value improvements within the team
* Provide technical assistance and technical training to other
departments.
* Manage time effectively with minimal supervision to accurately
scope projects and ensure that projects release on-time
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
* 4+ years of experience in web application development
* Experience developing web applications with one or more
programming
languages
o PHP highly desired
o Enterprise PHP architecture and implementation experience
o Zend framework and architecture
o PEAR packages and framework architecture
o Smarty Template Engine experience
* Expert understanding of Web Standards (HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, XSL,
JavaScript, Web Services, RSS)
* Experience working in Linux, BSD or UNIX environment.
* Working knowledge of Apache
* Experience with Agile or XP methodologies or related iterative
development processes
* Knowledge of Continuous Integration and related technologies (ANT,
JUnit, PHPUnit, Simpletest, CruiseControl, etc.)
* Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle Tools - source control
(Perforce), issue tracking, bug tracking (Test Track Pro), etc.
* In-depth experience developing numerous web-based applications
* Strong Object Oriented design and development skills
* Demonstrated use and knowledge of design patterns
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience with developing e-commerce platforms
* Knowledge of web security
* Content management integration
* Experience working with application based on Software as Service a
Service (SaaS) model.
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
