Job Opportunity: Java Web Applications Developer (Boulder, CO)
Posted by: "Cindy" laura@rallydev.com rallydev71
Date: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:07 pm ((PDT))
Rally Software is looking for passionate developers interested in working across our stack (JavaScript on the front-end and Java on the back-end with an emphaiss on a REST based platform) creating a revolutionary interface that pushing the limits of current browser based technology.
Sick of working on boring projects with lousy architectures you have no control over? Wish you had more say in what you work on and how? Rally is hiring developers to work on our next generation of software development tools.
Here are the top 10 reasons developers choose to work at Rally:
1. Hackathon - Every 8 weeks, Rally developers get a free week to work on whatever they want to help the business. This means that 12.5% of your time is free for exploring new technologies and architectures. Several Hackathon projects have been integrated into the product and released, so you have a real opportunity to influence product direction.
2. Influence - You are encouraged and empowered to make things better. The team owns all architectural and framework choices, so if something's not working, you really can change! Don't just put up with it, fix it, and you will have the support from your team and management to do so.
3. No ruts - You'll have the opportunity to work across the stack (JavaScript, Java, REST, database, etc.) as well as provide input to which features should be developed.
4. Collaboration - Our teams work closely together in a Scrum style, enabling us to learn from everyone's experience rather than getting trapped in silos.
5. Pace - Sustainable. No weekends.
6. No dress code - Please wear something.
7. Career - Support for attending conferences, writing books, blogging and speaking.
8. Beer - We have a kegerator.
9. Boulder, Colorado - There are worse places to live. 300+ days of sun, mountains, skiing, biking...
10. Awards - Winner of 4 Consecutive Jolt Awards. Finalist for "Best Companies to Work for" 2007 & 2008. Winner of "Best Companies to Work for" 2009
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have experience in some of the following:
- Experience writing rich, browser based user interfaces
- Java (will consider object oriented programmers who would like to do Java Web Application programming)
- Spring
- JavaScript (ExtJS a plus)
- XHTML
- CSS
- AJAX
- Object-oriented design
- Object/Relational Mapping
- SQL and Relational database experience
- A history of successful delivery and career progression in software development.
- Prior experience building scalable solutions.
- The experience and skills to understand our entire scope of products and process.
- A track record of collaboratively designing, developing and testing database driven web applications.
- Mad foosball skills.
We are looking for people who are passionate about the software industry and want to work with the best and brightest. We value teamwork and the ability to make and meet commitments as well as skill and a successful track record. We strive for a healthy, productive work/life balance, while enjoying the opportunity to substantially contribute to the direction and success of a vibrant software business. Rally offers excellent compensation, benefits, and stock options with an exceptional opportunity to grow.
If it sounds like you might thrive in an environment like this, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply via our Career Portal at www.rallydev.com/careers.
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