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<![CDATA[Senior System Administrator The Senior System Administrator position is responsible for working with the Riot Games operations team to establish and maintain a high performance, highly available game service infrastructure. The role involves working with the lead system administrator and development teams to design and implement all aspects of production environments, development environments, and general systems needs. Responsibilities • Assist with Systems Administration of production and development environments. • Share 24/7/365 on-call production systems critical problem responsibilities. • Help troubleshoot and solve issues with hardware, applications, and network components. • Evaluate and implement hardware and software technologies to improve game efficiency and performance. Requirements • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. • Experience working with Linux (RHEL4/5, CentOS4/5, Ubuntu). • Experience with some or all of the following: Netfilter, HA – LVS, Apache (httpd, Tomcat, ActiveMQ), MySQL, PXE, SNMP, monitoring (Nagios, Cacti), DNS, DHCP/BOOTP, NFS. • Scripting and programming skills (shell, Awk, Perl, PHP). • Strong background/interest in application and infrastructure design. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience working with high-capacity, internet-based infrastructures. Preferred • Experience working with distributed caching solutions and data grids, most specifically Oracle Coherence To apply, please send résumé and cover letter to programming@riotgames.com. Riot Games, Inc. (www.riotgames.com) is an independent Los Angeles-based video game development company, funded privately and through leading venture capital firms Benchmark Capital and Firstmark Capital. The studio was established in 2006 to develop innovative online next-generation titles for consoles and the PC. Comprised of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun, innovative gameplay, the company is currently developing a cutting-edge game platform in conjunction with their first title, combining the best elements of the action role-playing and real-time strategy genres into a uniquely replayable and competitive multiplayer experience. NO RECRUITERS. NO PHONE CALLS. ]]>

<![CDATA[We have a great opportunity for senior software engineers in our Los Angeles, CA office. If you want to work in a fun, fast-paced and creatively challenging environment, this is the place for you. The ideal candidate will need to be able to manage their time wisely as they solve programming challenges with smart and efficient solutions. Applicants must be able to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines in a self-directed manner. Only full-time, on-site candidates will be considered. Job Description * Take ownership of major features and components of our back-end system * Work closely with game designers, game programmers and QA to deliver industry-leading enterprise gaming solutions * Architect, design and implement major features and components from user stories * Drive major design decisions of software architecture and functionality * Stay up-to-date with new technologies and architectures * Help drive effective process, design, and coding standards for software development. * Perform code and design reviews * Work closely with QA and other organizations in the company to educate staff and evaluate feature requirements and functionality * Mentor peers and contribute to team learning Requirements * Several years of experience developing software, preferably in an agile environment * BS in engineering, preferably Computer Science. Masters Degree a plus * Solid object-oriented design and implementation skills * Experience with n-tier and service-oriented architectures * Expert-level knowledge of the Java programming language, including versions 5 and 6 * Experience with multiple programming languages a plus * Deep understanding of Java concurrency * Knowledge of relational database concepts and practices * Experience working with enterprise technologies, including web services, message-oriented middleware, security, and web development * Familiarity with various forms of testing practices, including regression, acceptance, functional, and load testing * Comfortable with both Linux and Windows development environments * Experience with agile project management and development methodologies * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Positive, team-oriented attitude * Team leadership/management skills a plus * Has a strong interest in, and knowledge of the game industry * Must be legally authorized or able to obtain legal authorization to work in the US If you are a top-notch enterprise software engineer who wants the opportunity to innovate with a creative and talented team and have a positive, "can do" attitude, we want to hear from you! To apply, please send résumé and cover letter to programming@riotgames.com. This posting can also be found on our web site at: <a href="http://www.riotgames.com/car_programming.php#senior_java_engineer" rel="nofollow">http://www.riotgames.com/car_programming.php#senior_java_engineer</a> Riot Games Inc., founded in 2006, is a venture funded video game development company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Our team is comprised of talented developers with a wealth of game development experience on many successful titles such as Ultima Online, Dungeon Siege, Jak & Dexter, Heroes of Might & Magic, Neverwinter Nights 2, Sly Cooper, Total Annihilation and many more. The company is diligently working on our first title, which is a uniquely fun and competitive battle arena multiplayer experience set in a beautifully stylized and imaginative world. As avid gamers, we believe that the games that are the most fun are those that provide worthwhile challenges that test and reward player skill, not just time spent playing. We also fundamentally believe that the best games are those with strong online communities, and we are committed to establishing deep relationships with our players to continue to enhance the game experience that they enjoy. NO RECRUITERS. NO PHONE CALLS. ]]>

<![CDATA[Mindbloom Infrastructure Developer Mindbloom Inc., (www.mindbloom.com) founded by executives from the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com, and award-winning game developer, Monolith Productions, Inc., (www.lith.com) is developing a revolutionary online lifestyle platform that makes personal development uniquely entertaining. This application consists of a media-rich browser-based presentation layer and a data-rich server layer that delivers personalized content for each user. The role of the Mindbloom Infrastructure Developer is to support the team’s server infrastructure to ensure we have a site that is stable, fast, scalable, and extensible. This position would be best filled by someone who has significant experience: ∑ Programming in two or more server-side programming languages e.g. C, C++, C#, Java ∑ At least one major project delivered using the Microsoft .NET APIs. ∑ Developing and extended data models for a relational database and SQL. ∑ Developing, supporting, and tuning one or more significant backend systems ∑ Working in a fast-paced development team with diverse styles and skills Candidates with one or more of the following is a strong plus: ∑ Knowledge of Web development protocols e.g. HTTP, XML, HTML, REST. ∑ Material experience with Actionscript or Javascript ∑ Experience supporting a commerical-quality Web Service To apply, please submit your resume in PDF form to jobs@mindbloom.com. No phone calls, please. No 3rd party vendors At this time we are unable to provide sponsorship ]]>

<![CDATA[Innovative Seattle-based company is looking for a self-motivated and detail oriented FreeBSD Administrator to join our dedicated team. Successful candidates will work with our talented Technical Operations Department to provide support and technical assistance in maintaining a large scale website, with a focus on trouble shooting, systems monitoring and performance analysis. As a FreeBSD Administrator your responsibilities will include: • Monitoring and trouble shooting systems and servers • Performing load testing and performance tuning • Participating in an on-call rotation according to a set schedule Qualified Candidates will posses the following technical skills and experience: • Strong FreeBSD administration background (5+ years experience) • Experience supporting and maintaining a complex MySQL database configurations • Moderate to advanced proficiency scripting in Perl, Python, etc. Qualified Candidates will posses the following attributes: • Capable of handling technical issues with minimal supervision or assistance. • Ability to multi-task • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project goals, expectations and deadlines If you’re the perfect candidate for this position, please respond to this posting with your resume, salary history and references. Please include “FreeBSD Administrator” in the subject line of your reply. We look forward to hearing from you. ]]>

<![CDATA[Lead Web User Experience Engineer - Web & Business Systems Summary In a nutshell what we are looking for is a real software engineer who has sophisticated / high-end javascript and CSS skills with some ability to lead/supervise lower end frontend developers while taking the choice projects for themselves. Job Description Lead the development of Web UI and middle-tier for our website and Web applications. Drive adoption of the latest front-end techniques and insure that all front-end uses best practices. Take ownership and proactively drive new improvements, new features, and new projects. Bring together the art of UI with the discipline of good engineering. Essential Function Design and lead the development of user interfaces and site flow with HTML/DHTML, CSS, XSLT, JSP, AJAX and JavaScript. Apply superior technical skills and deep knowledge to inspire the team and solve the hard problems well. Other Responsibilities Participate in delivery and release management Contribute to the full software development life-cycle. Work on the middle-tier using XSLT, JSP, Struts, etc. Set dev standards and address difficult issues yourself. Working within a global team environment leading developers across time zones. Stay current in Web related technologies and standards Qualifications and Characteristics of best candidates in order of importance: BS or foreign equivalent in Computer Science/Software Engineering Proven ability to schedule and deliver quality software. Strong problem solving and analytical skills Expertise in documenting and discussing design Minimum of 5 years of related experience Experience with OO analysis/design Experience with developing high volume, consumer facing web sites. Knowledge of software methodologies and best practices Minimum 3 years Web front end focused experience Experience with Agile or XP methodologies or related processes. Minimum 1 year of lead experience Desire to learn new technology on a regular basis. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Passion for games. Please send your resume and cover letter to the following email address and include "FE Lead - " in the subject of your email: hr@iwin.com. Principals only -- unsolicited recruiter inquiries will be deleted. ]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for an experienced part-time / contract or project based web programmer who can convert current web design and architecture to an open content management system and make real-time updates to products, design and inter-face. Must live in Seattle (do not apply if located outside of Seattle). Must be able to work 1 day / week in Pioneer Square office. Applicants must provide the following: Portfolio of past products / work Hourly wage ]]>

<![CDATA[Blue Nile, the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, is seeking a Technical Program Manager Technical Program Manager is responsible for the end to end delivery of customer facing features for the website. You will be responsible for coming up with new and creative ideas to delight customers. You will work with a team of talented designers to come up with detailed designs and project plans. You have the ability to easily work with developers and understand their technical challenges. Finally, you will work through the development stage and deliver the project on time and to spec. . Primary Responsibilities:<ul> <li> Come up with great ideas and sell them. <li>Come up with great designs <li>Develop requirements and schedules. <li>Manage designers and developers through a project. <li>Resolve issues as they come up and manage risk. </ul> Qualifications: <ul> <li>Proven project management skills managing the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical projects. Successful candidates will have at least 4 years <li>Work experience as a project manager in a software development environment. <li>Experience with software development life cycles and release management is a must. <li>Experience managing multiple, simultaneous short and long-term projects <li>Experience and understanding of technical systems, including web technologies (server and browser, IE & Firefox, Scripting), knowledge of relational databases (SQL), application servers, and Java <li>Excellent skills in identifying solutions. Able to understand business user issues or needs, translate these into requirements, and propose solutions drawing on knowledge of underlying systems (both technical and manual) and creative design skills. <li>Good organizational and communication skills (both written and oral). Can easily communicate business requirements and design with non-technical users of the system, then communicate technical concepts, procedures, and processes to the development team. <li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations throughout the organization. This includes effective communication of project status and project changes. <li>Strong leadership skills and team building skills, and able to work under tight deadlines to achieve goals. Contribute leadership (both process and technical) to development process across the organization <li>Must possess a self-starter, self-motivated mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently with guided, but minimal supervision <li>Experience in managing indirect reports and resources <li>Experience working with bug/request tracking systems </ul> Blue Nile provides a superior compensation and benefit package: Compensation packages include stock options, and our comprehensive benefit program includes company-paid health insurance, short-term disability and life insurance. In addition to insurance benefits we also offer a 401(k) with company match, and a transportation allowance. To be considered for this opportunity: Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email to jobs@bluenile.com or via fax to 206.336.6750 About Blue Nile: Founded in 1999, Blue Nile is the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry. It has built a well respected brand by providing consumers with a better way to buy diamonds and fine jewelry. Blue Nile has established some of the highest quality standards in the industry and provides consumers with in-depth educational materials and unique online tools that place consumers in control of the jewelry shopping process. The Blue Nile Web sites showcase thousands of independently certified diamonds and fine jewelry at prices significantly below traditional retail. Blue Nile can be found online at www.bluenile.com, www.bluenile.ca and www.bluenile.co.uk. Blue Niles shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol NILE. ]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com </a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ The technical writer for the online community client will be responsible for writing documentation used by other programmers to interface with Big Fish's Online Community system. The interface to the system is a Software Development Kit (SDK) written in Action Script. In the future this will be expanded to cover more languages and protocols. Since the system being documented is a living system the writer must be able to adapt to rapid changes in functionality and specifications while maintaining style and consistency throughout the life cycle of the document. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Collecting the documentation from engineering, existing code and future specifications and assembling it into a reference guide and tutorial for distribution to engineers wishing to interface their games with Big Fish's online community. <li>Writing tutorials to show examples of how to use the SDK <li>Maintaining parity between the living code base and the documentation. <li>Creating processes and tools necessary to keep the documentation up to date. <li>Publishing the documentation in electronic and physical format.</ul> The technical writer is responsible for the following deliverables: <ul><li>A reference guide used by engineers to interface with Big Fish's online community. <li>A tutorial guide to help demonstrate effective uses of the SDK. <li>Examples used to show how SDK components interact. <li>A start up guide that allows engineers to get up and running with the SDK. </ul> Applications: <ul><li>Adobe Framemaker <li>Microsoft Word <li>javadoc <li>Adobe Flash <li>Eclipse</ul> Familiarity with the following languages: <ul><li>Java <li>ActionScript <li>PHP <li>HTML <li>CSS <li>Chicago Manual of Style</ul> Pluses, familiarity with the additional languages: <ul><li>Python <li>Ruby <li>C/C++ <li>SQL</ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. Come be the next Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ We are currently seeking a talented Database Development Engineer to join our dynamic Development team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn a broad range of new coding skills, technology, and processes in a growing company. We practice agile methodologies, work against rational schedules, and our cross-functional teams build strong, collaborative relationships as partners in the delivery of quality products. A little about the role: <ul><li>Implement database solution using MySql 5 or any relational database <li>Physical Data Modeling <li>Database Performance Tuning and Optimization <li>Design of data access layer using stored procedures <li>Troubleshoot, fix and test bugs.</ul> Skills and abilities you should bring to the table: <ul><li>BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent (a must have!) <li>Solid experience with relational database schema design and development <li>Experience with large data sets <li>3 years experience developing and supporting large, complex database applications in a N-tier environment <li>Ability to perform SQL query development and optimization (functions, triggers and views) with minimal supervision <li>Collaborative, well organized and ability to thrive in a team environment <li>Strong problem-solving skills and creativity <li>Strong communication skills</ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ You: Experienced SDET with proven test automation skills. To the world you're a coder but you're a tester at heart. You're passionate about testing and can think of a hundred ways to test a pencil. You're interests include debugging code and following messages from the web layer to the services to the database. And you love to code but don't mind getting hands on with manual testing. You're flexible and can easily transition between testing a javascript function to database sproc to a new class method. Us: Digital Distribution Platform Tools team that provides tools for business units like Customer Support, Game Operations, and Marketing. We don't test games but still like to have fun. Our test technology is primarily in C# and Java. Let's have coffee, reverse a string or two, and see if we're a match. Responsibilities: As a member of the Digital Distribution Platform Tools team, you will work on back and frontend website technology. We use an agile development and test process. Our test technology is in C# and Java. Qualifications: <ul><li>Degree in Computer Science or Engineering field <li>2 years of experience testing a database driven website or database driven application <li>2+ years of programming experience in the workplace <li>Experience writing test automation including API level tests <li>SQL experience <li>Experience with Linux <li>Ability to work side by side with developers without making them feel too bad about their buggy code </ul> Items that get you bonus points: <ul><li>OOP experience <li>Experience with load and performance testing <li>Leadership experience</ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[This position does not involve testing games. Well, with that awkwardness out of the way... Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world's best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry's leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games' portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/" rel="nofollow">www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ If test frameworks & automated regression suites make you drool, then read on. The Digital Distribution/Next Generation group is looking for a bold tester to join our intrepid team. You will help research, explore, test, and build our next generation infrastructure & beyond! This test team supports the group developing the backend platform and services that our website and tools are built upon. These are new systems, so be prepared to be in constant learning mode. Although we require coding experience, this is a test position. We need experienced testers who can think of all the code paths through an api, to break a service, bring down a system, and then write the test code to do that. We use agile development and test process. Our test technology is primarily in C# and Java. public static int readResume(String yourResume) { int qualifiedCount = 0; try { Candidate you = new Candidate(); File resumeFile = new File(yourResume); Scanner scanResume = new Scanner(resumeFile); scanResume.useDelimiter("\\Z"); String resumeString = scanResume.next(); String requiredSkillsArr = new String[7]; requiredSkilsArr[0] = "2 years of programming experience"; requiredSkilsArr[1] = "2 years of test experience, including api level testing"; requiredSkilsArr[2] = "Ability to code in Java or eagerness to learn Java"; requiredSkilsArr[3] = "Ability to write SQL queries"; requiredSkilsArr[4] = "Strong testing & analytical skills."; requiredSkilsArr[5] = "Passion for high quality"; requiredSkilsArr[6] = "Degree in Computer Science or Engineering field"; for (int i=0; i < requiredSkillsArr.length; i++) { Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile(requiredSkillsArr[i]); Matcher matcher = pattern.matcher(resumeString); if ( matcher.find() ) { qualifiedCount+=3; } } String niceToHaveSkillsArr = new String[6]; niceToHaveSkilsArr[0] = "OOP experience"; niceToHaveSkilsArr[1] = "Experience writing effective test automation"; niceToHaveSkilsArr[2] = "Experience with load and performance testing"; niceToHaveSkilsArr[3] = "Experience with distributed data grids and messaging systems"; niceToHaveSkilsArr[4] = "Experience with Unix or Linux"; niceToHaveSkilsArr[5] = "Leadership experience"; for (int i=0; i < niceToHaveSkillsArr.length; i++) { Pattern pattern = Pattern.compile(niceToHaveSkillsArr[i]); Matcher matcher = pattern.matcher(resumeString); if ( matcher.find() ) { qualifiedCount+=1; } } scanResume.close(); } catch (IOException e) { e.printStackTrace(); } if (you.foundTheBugsInThisProgram()) { qualifiedCount+=3; } return qualifiedCount; } To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the "Search our open positions" link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! Come be the next Big Fish in the pond!]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ Help us get our test on. We're looking for a QA rockstar to join a small QA team responsible for testing all website features and components. The ideal candidate would be a test ninja who can think of dozens of ways to test a login screen within the blink of an eye. This person will also need to be able to read and understand the code they're testing, so some programming experience is required. Testing is both manual and automated. The percentage of automation would depend on the programming skill level of the candidate. And just to clarify, this team does not test games. Qualifications: <ul><li>2 years of experience testing a database driven website or database driven application <li>Programming experience in the workplace <li>Experience with debugging CSS and Javascript <li>SQL experience <li>Experience with Linux <li>Passion for quality. Not just a bullet point. You're really gaga about testing. </ul> Items that get you bonus points: <ul><li>OOP experience <li>Experience writing test automation <li>Experience with load and performance testing <li>Leadership experience </ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ We are currently seeking a talented Database Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn a broad range of new coding skills, technology, and processes in a growing company. We practice agile methodologies, work against rational schedules, and our cross-functional teams build strong, collaborative relationships as partners in the delivery of quality products. A little about the role: As a Senior Database Engineer, you will be responsible for providing the engineering team with excellent data services. You will work with the engineering team to define their needs for data and will design and build solutions based on those needs. You will work closely with the Data Architect to create a solid infrastructure for accessing and managing our data services. You will provide consistent, reliable data interfaces for use across the company. You will be a part of a team that defines and maintains our “One Version of the Truth” in data services. Using agile methodologies, you will deliver and succeed on projects you can be proud of on a regular (monthly) basis. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop stored procedures, views, tables and other database objects in MySQL 5 and SQL Server 2005 platforms. <li>Tune databases for optimum peformance based on feedback from engineering team and database administrators. <li>Build data access layers in multiple languages, such as PHP, Java and C#. <li>Participate in review sessions with product managers to review business requirements and functional specifications. <li>Develop and track estimates for tasks and deliverables. <li>Work with the engineering team using agile processes to deliver business solutions on a consistent basis.</ul> Skills/Experience: <ul><li>BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent (a must have!) <li>Solid experience with relational database schema design and development <li>5-7 years experience developing and supporting large, complex databases. <li>Experience in database tuning and optimization. <li>Collaborative, well organized, and able to thrive in a team environment <li>Strong problem-solving skills and creativity <li>Strong communication skills</ul> Preferred Skills/Experience: <ul><li>Online game (MMO) database development. <li>Experience developing in one or more of the following languages: PHP, Java, C# <li>Experience building financial applications. <li>Advanced XML data management skills.</ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! We’re looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will be responsible for providing the business with sophisticated reporting and analytical services. You will work with the executive and management teams to define our company’s need for performance metrics. You will design, build and deploy solutions that will allow the business to create their own reports and, where necessary, will create reports for them. You will be a part of a team that defines and maintains our “One Version of the Truth” in data services. Using agile methodologies, you will deliver and succeed on projects you can be proud of on a regular basis. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Receive and interpret specifications, priorities and deadlines <li>Identify data sources, enhancements, and areas of work required to achieve the needs specified <li>Design, develop, document and maintain cubes based on specifications. <li>Create/update user and technical documentation for our analytical and reporting tools. <li>Complete test and deployment steps using development process <li>Build relationships with the source data owners and act as the liaison for analytics and reporting <li>Provide and verify supporting information for reporting purposes by balancing reports to data sources and historical data <li>Create and maintain a reporting process to capture accomplishments, work in progress, challenges, opportunities, and risk for all engineering initiatives</ul> Required Experience: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience <li>Strong knowledge of Relational Database theory, XML, database query optimization (indexing) and object oriented programming - OOP <li>Experience building ETL processes for a data warehouse. <li>Strong understanding of dimensional modeling. <li>Experience working with a business team to define requirements for a BI/DW initiative. <li>Experience using SQL Server 2005 tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS) to manage a business intelligence data store. <li>Experience using Visual Studio 2005 and C# as a professional developer. <li>Must be familiar with security issues around deployment of reporting services and cubes. <li>Comfortable writing complex stored procedures and functions <li>Comfortable with query optimization against large SQL Server databases <li>Ability to work well in a team in collaboration with developers <li>Minimum 5 years working in business intelligence environments.</ul> Preferred Experience: <ul><li>Experience providing data to be consumed using Microsoft Excel. <li>Track record of successful implementations as a key developer in multiple BI/DW initiatives. <li>Advanced XML data management skills <li>Advanced Analytics design and development. <li>Sharepoint web part development experience. <li>Search-engine marketing analysis experience.</ul> Successful candidates will have solid oral and written communication, problem solving, and project management skills. They must be resourceful and quick learners, and display the ability to understand both business and technological issues. The ability to actively manage project tasks, resources and deadlines are essential. To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! We’re looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]>

<![CDATA[Reports to Software Engineering Manager Pharmacy OneSource, named one of the best places to work and one of the fastest growing technology companies nationwide, helps clinicians improve patient outcomes and prevent harm with our SaaS products. We are seeking Software Engineers to join our team. We offer a relaxed, creative and inspired environment in Bellevue (WA), where great people and ideas thrive. Responsibilities will include: • Writing well composed, maintainable, testable code in ASP .NET /C# • Producing documentation on code • Evaluating functional requirements to develop technical requirements • Participating in small to medium sized teams to complete projects • Suggesting ways to better accomplish assigned tasks • Conducting problem analysis, developing solutions, and promotion to the production environment • Communicating effectively with co-workers • Using available tools (debugger, etc) to find solutions to bugs, as well as seek out alternative solutions Required Skills • Strong ASP .NET/C# Experience • Strong HTML/Javascript Experience • Experience with Unit Testing Frameworks • Experience with version control • Ability to prioritize tasks, demonstrate initiative and work independently. • Ability to comprehend complex technical and logical concepts and adapt quickly to changes. • Knowledge of XML • Knowledge of OO Design Patterns Desired Skills/Experience • SQL server, T-SQL and SQL Server Management Studio • Agile development • iBatis .NET • Spring .NET • Java/Jboss We offer a full benefits package, which includes medical and dental insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and matching 401(k). Salary is commensurate upon experience. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit recent salary history and resume to jobs@rph.com . ]]>

<![CDATA[HIRING: Personable Sales Geek for a Fun and Rapidly Growing Network Security Company Edgeos - <a href="http://edgeos.com" rel="nofollow">http://edgeos.com</a> Edgeos, Inc. is a network and information security company focused solely c on enabling technology and network services organizations to provide security services to their customers through the Edgeos private labeled security services platform. Edgeos was founded in 2001 and has been profitable for over five years, with customers in dozens of countries around the world. Although Edgeos may be large in our market, internally we purposely keep that "small company vibe" with great freedoms, flexibility, environment, and our intentionally small, elite team. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Edgeos is looking to expand their sales team with the addition of someone knowledgeable and experienced in the high tech industry. They must possess all the qualities of bona fide ?computer geek?, while having the personality and drive to succeed in sales. Full-time, salary DOE plus commission, no recruiters or agents please. Our company mainly tele-commutes, so most of the time you can work from home, your favorite coffee shop, on the beach, or where ever else you like. We have high expectations for our team, but keeping some cubicle filled is not among them. As long as you excel at your job, exceed your goals, and are a valuable member of our team, the vast majority of the time, you can work when/where you want. Candidates can live anywhere in the USA. There are no commission maximums, so your earnings and success can be as high as you make it. Edgeos' value proposition is clear for our customers, Edgeos is the absolute leader in our well-defined niche market, and your scope of sales opportunities is global. With great freedom also comes great responsibility; everyone on our team pulls their weight and creates great value for the company and our customers. You must be honest, resourceful, self-managing, ambitious, and be able to make a huge positive impact on the growth of our company. We will not tolerate slackers or dead-weight. QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will: - have the right aptitude and attitude; the desire to be a significant part of a great company, a genuine interest in our technologies/industry, and a passion for success. - be professional but not up-tight or stuffy. - experience in the network/information security industry is a HUGE plus. - know the difference between selling services (very different from selling products) to technology service providers. Edgeos does not sell to end-users or enterprises. Read our web site to see about our offerings and our market. If we interview you, we will grill you on these aspects. - have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. - enjoy working with people and helping their businesses succeed with the Edgeos security services platform. Edgeos does not sell directly to end-users; we are the provider's provider. The global reach of our business is substantial, but our direct target market is clearly defined. Your experience working with, and/or professional sales to, technology companies will be important. - have a firm commitment to the premise of "under promise and over deliver." - be self-motivated, self-managing, and resourceful. Be able to take a project and just "run with it" to make it happen. - knowledge of information security protocols, services, applications, devices, regulations, industry players, etc... - knowledge of network protocols and services. - any Linux or other UNIX experience or knowledge. HOW TO APPLY To apply, email your resume as PLAIN TEXT (no attachments) and your salary expectations to careers@edgeos.com with "Sales Geek Position" as the subject. If you feel compelled, also include a brief note about why you think you could be a good match for this opportunity. ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="https://mycareer.untd.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-1506&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any" target="_self" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON LINE</a>   Over the last year the Classmates.com site has seen some great changes…but we’re not done yet – it’s time for us to focus on integrating with the rest of the web.  This is an opportunity to be part of a new team that will be performing rapid prototyping of our masses of data with third party providers – from music to video to mobile and beyond. Your success is driven by your curiosity of new technologies and your ability to integrate them with our systems, data, and scale.  Millions of people are waiting to see the results.    Responsibilities Include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Collaborate with product marketing to iteratively prototype product ideas, focusing on rich client technologies. <li>Develop and update rich client applications per schedule. <li>Liaise with third party content providers as necessary to ascertain requirements for content integration. <li>Write design documents to describe production-capable versions of prototype code that can be understood and implemented by other software engineers and architects. <li>Assist in system configuration and support application deployment (including occasional after-hours support during major deployments). Maintain software development and integration environments. Investigate, test, and implement 3rd party libraries and packages. <li>Conduct design, product, and code review meetings. Participate in team review meetings.</li></ul>   Technical Skills & Qualifications: <ul type="disc"> <li>Curiosity, imagination, intuition. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. <li>Expert understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts and design patterns. <li>A strong understanding of Java (5+ years). <li>3+ years of commercial web application development using Spring for IOC and web presentation. <li>Experience developing and supporting software in a high load Unix environments including load forecasting and performance testing. <li>Strong experience with browser presentation technologies including HTML, CSS and AJAX concepts. <li>Solid SQL and JDBC skills; experience with MySQL and Oracle <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.</li></ul>   More Successful Candidates Will Have: <ul type="disc"> <li>You’ve created a consumer-facing mashup application and will be able to talk about the results live on the web. <li>Integration experience with third party content providers. <li>Experience creating and iterating through screen mockups with Business Development and marketing teams. <li>An understanding of rapid prototyping languages such as Rails, Django and Zope. <li>Familiarity with Object Oriented Javascript concepts and programming, including functions as objects. <li>A familiarity with Social Networking frameworks such as the Facebook Development Platform and OpenSocial.</li></ul>   About Classmates.com WE ARE MOVING to the SEATTLE WATERFRONT in 2009!!! Who are we? Classmates.com is a profitable website that’s been evolving since 1995. Once a directory for high schools, now a growing social networking site, we’ve not only increased our revenue, we’ve also proven to be one of the few websites who’s stood the test of time. Why? Because we provide value to our users by offering connections to people who matter. And we’re poised to take the lead in the social media revolution with a team of passionate, innovative thinkers. We’re a brand in transition—positioned to be a powerhouse for years to come.  ]]>

<![CDATA[We are looking for a senior UI developer to join us full-time to work on several exciting flash based projects. If you want to work in a fun, fast-paced and creatively challenging environment, this is the place for you. The ideal candidate will need to be able to manage their time wisely as they solve programming challenges with smart and efficient solutions. Applicants must be able to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines in a self-directed manner. Only full-time, on-site candidates will be considered. Tracksimple collects and aggregates billions of transactions per month in real time. Using this data backbone, we provide visually compelling analytics and state of the art recommendations to decision makers who use our tools every day to optimize their spending. We are looking for a star flex developer who is interested in building stunning and useful products. You will be working closely with engineers and data mining experts who are building systems that scale to exceptionally large data sets. If you are a fan of Tufte's works on information visualization and want to make a direct impact on the world of online advertising, do not hesitate to talk to us. We are already getting rave reviews from our customers about our tools: we will show them to you and let you imagine where we could take it with your passion and ideas. Job Functions: * Take ownership of major features and components of our user interface * Work closely with engineering and data-mining staff to deliver a compelling, animated and intuitive user interface * Meet with customers to gather requirements and customer needs * Architect, design and implement major features and components from user stories * Drive major design decisions of software architecture and functionality * Rapid prototyping on paper and Photoshop * Stay up-to-date with new technologies and architectures * Help drive effective process, design, and coding standards for software development * Perform code and design reviews * Mentor peers and contribute to team learning * Hire and manage other UI engineers Job Requirements: * Bachelor or Master of Science degree in computer science or related field * Minimum three years industry experience * Expert knowledge of AS3 * Working knowledge of Java and basic programming paradigms * Working knowledge of CSS, HTML and Javascript * Experienced working with web services and XML * Familiarity with various forms of testing practices * Familiarity with scrum/agile development methodologies preferred but not required * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Positive, team-oriented attitude * Team leadership/management skills a plus * Has a strong interest in, and knowledge of data visualization and UI usability * Must be legally authorized to work in the US TrackSimple, Inc., founded in 2007, is a venture funded analytics company headquartered in Seattle, WA. TrackSimple specializes in large-scale, high-velocity data analysis and optimization services enabling its customers to leverage real-time, actionable data and recommendations in everyday decision making. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@tracksimple.com. ]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for a network/system admin with ISP experience. We can be flexible with scheduling and require only about 10 hours a week. Some telecommuting possible. Candidate must have both Linux and Windows experience with background in both hardware and software. Only local applicants need respond. We need someone who can be on location.]]>

<![CDATA[Ballena Technologies has an entry level position available for an in-house web site designer/developer having scripting skills in the following languages: - PHP5 - MySQL - JavaScript - Flash Actionscript 2 - HTML - CSS This position is temp-to-hire. We will commit to six months of work and reevaluate at the end of six months. Duties will range from maintaining existing web sites to developing new innovative tools for our existing and new line of products. If an applicant appears to be qualified for this position, the applicant will be asked to participate in a scripting test. The scripting test consists of a full day’s work (unpaid). The applicant will come to our office and spend a full day with us scripting in the various required languages. We are willing to train some candidates, based on their current scripting knowledge. Please send resume to: hr@ballenatech.com Homepage: www.seats3d.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Innovative Seattle-based company is looking for a self-motivated and detail oriented Systems Administrator to join our dedicated team. Successful candidates will work with our talented Technical Operations Department to provide support and technical assistance in maintaining a large scale website, with a focus on trouble shooting, systems monitoring and performance analysis. As a Systems Administrator your responsibilities will include: • Developing custom monitoring solutions for items that are difficult to monitor with out of the box solutions • Monitoring and trouble shooting systems and servers • Capacity planning • Performing load testing and performance tuning • Disaster recovery planning and execution • Participating in an on-call rotation according to a set schedule Qualified Candidates will posses the following technical skills and experience: • Strong Unix system administration background (especially FreeBSD) • At least 5 years experience supporting a Unix platform • Experience supporting web-based platforms including Apache and PHP • Experience supporting and maintaining high performance MySQL database servers • Moderate to advanced proficiency scripting in Perl, Python, etc. • High degree of competency in basic internet/ hosting infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, firewalls, SSL, LDAP, TCP/IP, backup software, VPN, SNMP, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, SFTP, etc.) Additional Pluses: • Familiarity with automated system configuration using cfengine is desirable • Familiarity with Linux jumpstart/ kickstart network-based automated installation methods is a plus Qualified Candidates will posses the following attributes: • Excellent oral and written communication skills (including strong interpersonal skills) with the ability to project a positive and professional image • Capable of handling technical issues with minimal supervision or assistance. • Ability to multi-task • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project goals, expectations and deadlines • Willingness to work as a member of a team to solve problems • Ability to work under general supervision and provide guidance effectively to others on complex assignments If you’re the perfect candidate for this position, please respond to this posting with your resume, salary history and references. Please include “Systems Administrator” in the subject line of your reply. We look forward to hearing from you. ]]>

<![CDATA[- Work on the world's largest MMS, SMS, and UGC applications with the premier international telecoms and mobile providers - Design, build, deploy, and tune 40-million-plus-user application topologies - Architect and implement industry-leading service solutions for tier I telecoms - Create and maintain geo-redundant environments of nowhere-else-in-the-world technologies at 5-9’s and better NewBay Software -- headquartered in Dublin, Ireland – is the global leader of Digital Lifestyle solutions, providing an integrated set of converged rich-media services including photo and video albums/blogs, social networking, handset clients and messaging and contacts synchronization services. We are presently seeking qualified candidates for our North American Operations division in Bellevue, WA to help support our new and existing business with some of the largest Mobile and Telecommunications companies in the world, including T-Mobile, Alltel, Vodaphone, O2, Orange, Swisscom, and more -- reaching over 250 million subscribers globally. Over the next three months we are looking to expand our Application and Systems Integration team with multiple openings for Systems Engineers / Application Engineers Full responsibilities can include: * Collaborate on design and deployment of new carrier solutions for 40 million-user+ systems, including service architecture, network topology, database schemas, and application interfaces * Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot application systems, networks, and applications * Write operational tools in Perl, Python, bash, and more. * Collect and communicate information to local, international, and third-party development teams * Work with external software and hardware vendors and OEMs. * Create and maintain documentation for customers, on-call Engineers, and Operations support. * Assist carriers in acceptance testing and deploying of new applications and application functionality * Provide technical assistance and certification to NewBay Business Development * Conduct research on network products, server products, web application delivery products and standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry. * Perform server and network security audits. Required Skills -- Candidates should be comfortable in at least five of the following: * Experience installing, administrating, and troubleshooting Linux and/or Solaris Systems * Experience with web compiling, installing, configuring and troubleshooting services running on Java / Tomcat, including ability to read stack traces and thread dumps * Experience with PL/SQL in Oracle environments * Experience with virtualized environments – VMware and/or Solaris Zones preferred * Solid knowledge of MMS and/or SMS structure and transport * Solid knowledge of JMS queuing methodology * Solid knowledge of Perl, Python, Bash, and/or other scripting skills – High level programming skills a plus * Understanding of Load balancing – F5 experience a plus * Understanding of various storage solutions – SAN, NAS, etc * Exposure to real-time monitoring tools (Nagios, Sun XVM OC, OVO) * Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills * Strong customer advocacy orientation * Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities * Ability to work both independently and in local and international teams * Ability to work within cross-functional project scope * Firm understanding of TCP/IP networking – understanding of the layered model, including routing, switching, and load balancing concepts Environment: * Competitive salary (DOE/DOP) * Highly competitive benefits package: Full medical / dental / vision plans, 401(k), ESOP, three weeks annual vacation to start, & Rock Band in the break room * May be required to participate in Tier II or Tier III on-call rotation (DOP) * Annual Trips to the Corporate HQ in Dublin likely for Sr. positions * Strong international focus – knowledge of or proficiency in one or more of the following a plus: Afrikaans, Arabic, Czech, French, Gaelic, German, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish Please reply with your resume, salary expectation, and preferred contact information]]>

<![CDATA[Big Fish Games is a global leader and innovator in the online games industry, producing and delivering the world’s best games and game experiences. Big Fish Games Studios develops and publishes the industry’s leading brands for computers, mobile devices and consoles. Its portfolio of hit games includes Mystery Case Files®, Hidden Expedition™ and Azada™. Big Fish Games’ portal at <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com</a> distributes more games worldwide than any other online site and offers visitors a rapidly expanding selection of content by launching A New Game Every Day! ™ You: Experienced SDET with proven test automation skills. To the world you're a coder but you're a tester at heart. You're passionate about testing and can think of a hundred ways to test a pencil. You're interests include debugging code and following messages from the web layer to the services to the database. And you love to code but don't mind getting hands on with manual testing. You're flexible and can easily transition between testing a javascript function to database sproc to a new class method. Us: Digital Distribution Platform Tools team that provides tools for business units like Customer Support, Game Operations, and Marketing. We don't test games but still like to have fun. Our test technology is primarily in C# and Java. Let's have coffee, reverse a string or two, and see if we're a match. Responsibilities: As a member of the Digital Distribution Platform Tools team, you will work on back and frontend website technology. We use an agile development and test process. Our test technology is in C# and Java. Qualifications: <ul><li>Degree in Computer Science or Engineering field <li>2 years of experience testing a database driven website or database driven application <li>2+ years of programming experience in the workplace <li>Experience writing test automation including API level tests <li>SQL experience <li>Experience with Linux <li>Ability to work side by side with developers without making them feel too bad about their buggy code </ul> Items that get you bonus points: <ul><li>OOP experience <li>Experience with load and performance testing <li>Leadership experience</ul> To apply for this position, please visit our career page: <a href="http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigfishgames.com/company/careers.html</a> and click on the “Search our open positions” link to complete your online profile. We offer competitive compensation packages and killer benefits! Come be the Big Fish in the pond! ]]