Location: Los Angeles, CA
Term: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Saatchi Online is an open community for artistic expression and commerce, providing a home for artists, collectors, dealers, students and fans, worldwide.
Development expertise wanted.
Saatchi Online is looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in software development and managing software projects to work as a Web Applications Developer. The successful applicant will join a diverse team of talented individuals in developing Rich Internet Applications for high-profile partners and services. We’re looking for developers who want to get their hands dirty with all aspects of development from concept to release. Responsible, communicative developers will thrive in our agile environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with implementation of project architecture
• Research, identify and document technical requirements
• Determine and identify appropriate technologies to be used
• Develop and document the system architecture
• Create data flows and database schemas
Assist with implementation of project design, standards and processes
• Develop and document the high-level technical design
• Identify project tasks and define task definitions
• Assist in developing technical project schedules, plans, task assignments and time estimates
• Provide senior project staff with full communication of project progress
Assist with development and maintenance of project code
• Take an active role in development of low-level design
• Develop code in keeping with established processes and standards
• Debug and unit test modules before deployment to QA environment
• Assist deployment staff by providing necessary documentation
• Create and maintain project documentation, in accordance with established standards
Required Skills
Education and Technical Experience
• BSc. in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience
• Strong understanding of object oriented programming and languages such as PHP,RoR, C etc.
• Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL
• Experience with a revision control system
• Experience with AJAX, CSS, Javascript an asset
• Experience designing and implementing interfaces using Prototype, Scriptaculous, or other AJAX UI libraries an asset
• Experience with Flash programming and manipulating multimedia files (photos, videos, etc.) an asset
• Ability to reliably plan, describe and implement a solution to software problems
• Flexibility in the adoption of standard tools
Personal
• Strong creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Saatchi Online is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in the country in which the job opportunity is located are welcome to apply. Unless otherwise specified, Saatchi Online does not normally sponsor candidates for work-authorized visa classifications . Non-disclosure of the need for visa sponsorship at the time of application may result in rescission of any offer of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Saatchi Online; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations to bruce@saatchionline.com with the job title as the subject.