Webroot - Sr. PHP Web Apps Developer - Boulder
Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Senior Web Developer
Webroot Software, Inc., founded in 1997, is a highly successful,
security software & services company and the creator of the
award-winning Spy Sweeper(r) line of products and our new line of
defense technology - Webroot Security SaaS. Spysweeper has been and
continues to be the number one selling security solution in the retail
market today based on NPD data. Webroot Security SaaS
(Software-as-a-Service) is a hosted, security solution providing email &
web management, protection, and compliance services to customers who do
not have the time or resources to build and manage their own internal
email or web solution and currently serves over 2.5 million.
Globally recognized, Webroot has an outstanding history of delivering
award-winning, best of breed security solutions for consumers, small
businesses and enterprises. Webroot defined and pioneered the
anti-spyware market building it into a $100 million business. Webroot
continues to develop innovative security and privacy protection products
for internet peace of mind including anti-virus and parental controls
applications. Our headquarters are located in Boulder, Colorado, with
offices located in Mountain View, California and our global offices in
EMEA, Japan and Australia.
Webroot is now seeking a Senior Web Developer. The Senior Web Developer
is responsible for the development and maintenance of numerous web
applications in use at Webroot. The candidate will report directly to
the Development Manager.
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
* BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
* 8+ years of experience in software development
* Demonstrated track record of full lifecycle development of a
multi-tiered web application including architecting, developing, rolling
out to production and supporting critical web applications
* Demonstrable end-user interface development skills and
understanding of user centric interface design principles
* Ability to quickly master new web technologies and push the
envelope for performance and reliability
* Object oriented programming and defensive coding ability
accompanied with strong analytical and problem solving skills,
demonstrated use and knowledge of design patterns
* In-depth debugging skills; ability to reach out and use team
strengths to solve problems
* Ability to work independently and in small collaborative teams
* Experience developing web applications with one or more
programming languages
* PHP highly desired
* Enterprise PHP architecture and implementation
experience
* PEAR packages and framework architecture
* 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), bug tracking (Test Track Pro), etc.
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience with developing e-commerce platforms
* Knowledge of web security
* Content management integration
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. Webroot Software, Inc. is headquartered in Boulder, CO with
offices in Silicon Valley, Europe and Asia.
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.
