Section: Retail, Wholesale Vacancy 1516

Post:Director, Applications Development

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We are looking for a technical Director who can drive projects and provide leadership for our engineers in an innovative and fast paced environment. You will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of key projects.

This position will lead advanced technology teams using new programming paradigms such as Agile/Test Driven Development and industry leading technologies such as the Spring Framework, AJAX, Lucene, design patterns, etc. This is a fast, open environment where innovation and participation is highly encouraged.

Note: This position requires strong leadership, technical skills, architecture and Java coding skills, as well as the ability to understand business goals and define software solutions to meet those goals.

Our Director, Applications Development will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, implementation, deployment, testing, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to Engineering staff

• Manage multiple development teams supporting different lines of business as well as central applications such as search, CMS, SEO and the email platform

• Lead a top team of technical talent to solve TheLadders toughest problems

• Work with Product team leads to review the functional requirements for projects and determine feasibility

• Participate in the creation of project plans, resource allocation and estimated timelines

• Create and document the technical design to meet requirements and oversee implementation

• Interact with Product and Quality Assurance to set priorities, resolve defects, change requests and issues

• Work closely with business owners in order to map and support their operational needs

Requirements

• 7+ years development experience, 3 years experience as a technical lead and 5+ years managing a development team

• At least 5 years web development experience with J2EE required and 3 years experience developing and deploying a production system on the Unix platform (Linux preferred)

• Previous experience at a customer facing, high traffic website

• Must have experience with Tomcat or other major java web server

• Must have in depth technical abilities including strong programming and design skills

• Must know how to architect scalable, robust, high performing web sites and have in-depth knowledge of web development methodologies, tools and techniques

• Must have strong understanding of relational database concepts including SQL, indexes, transactions and experience with a major DB system such as Oracle, SQL Server or Sybase – experience with MySql is a plus

• Experience with back office/sales operations a plus

• Experience managing development teams using Agile/Scrum/XP methodologies

• BS in Computer Science or related field, Master’s preferred, or equivalent experience

• Passion for technology and excellence

• Motivated self-starter who likes working on very productive teams

• Excellent communication skills a must

• Team player

TheLadders.com is the world`s largest online service catering exclusively to the $100k+ career marketplace. Located in New York and London, we make the global search for senior talent and senior positions quick and effective. We give professionals the most senior-level job leads in one place and organize them by function for more efficient searching. Through TheLadders.com and our UK site, TheLadders.co.uk, we give our members the tools they need to take their next career step. Top recruiters value the ability to quickly and easily connect with qualified talent. Founded in 2003, TheLadders.com has grown into the largest specialty employment website with over 2,000,000 members and 35,000 recruiters. To learn more about TheLadders.com, please visit www.theladders.com or www.theladders.co.uk.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth internet company that rewards meritorious performance. We work hard and have big fun. We are a results oriented, goals driven team with a strong commitment to excellence. We hire the best and the brightest individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, alienage, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, on the basis of knowledge or belief that the employee or applicant has tested positive for AIDS, AIDS-related complex or HIV, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TheLadders.com is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit resume at
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=288793&company_id=15772&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=988184&aid=1
or email resume and cover letter to careers@theladders.com with “Director, Applications Development” in the subject line.

Compensation: Competitive

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Publication date: 2010-01-10 21:45:24

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