Senior Engineer, Web Services Client Integration - MacOS X

Posted: 10-Mar-08

Job reference: 08031003

Location: North America - Foster City, CA
Department: Engineering Group
Reports To: Director, Client Applications

General Summary:

Out client is seeking a Full time software engineer experienced with the tight integration of web-deployed services and resources (via HTML, PHP, XML, SOAP, REST, and similar technologies) with our MacOS X client applications.

The type of services and resources could range from streaming video to live performance schedules to sports statistics, served either from in-house or third-party sources. Inspired use of Javascript, AJAX, WebKit plugins, Quicktime, Flash, etc, will be used to achieve seamless integration with our MacOS X applications (for the "out-of-browser" experience) while remaining flexible enough to evolve as new content formats become available.

Essential Responsibilities

• Directly participate in design and implementation of integrated web services in MacOS X applications.
• Maintenance of product release process.
• Regular status updates and communication with management.
• Communication with product development leads, product definitions team, and QA group.
• Team code review and maintenance.
• Ensure that project source code follows company guidelines.
• Team members training and mentoring.
• Prepare and maintain project technical documentation following company guidelines.

Job Specifications/Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 8 years experience in team software development with application-hosted web services
• Have implemented an application with client-hosted web views, Quicktime, and/or Flash
• Solid knowledge of MacOS X WebKit, including WebKit plugins
• Excellent problem analysis and debugging skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills
• Must be able to work within a team of professionals, both at Sling Media as well as with outside consultants
• Ability to effectively present information to team members and management
• Must possess the ability to analyze requirements and propose appropriate solutions
• Excellent communication, mentoring and teamwork skills
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate hands-on approach

Please send resumes to Jobs@heynow.com