Overview
Exceptional Senior Back End Engineer for game changing & disruptive online travel start up
Responsibilities
Oversee all back end tech for scaling up features and development of the website & facebook app (and later this year - smartphone apps)
This website went into live beta late last year, traffic is in the several thousands and media coverage is outstanding.
Team player needed who wants to be part of this potentially incredibly successful business.
Oversee new integration with licensees for non-travel ecommerce
Experience
See skills below
San Francisco Bay Area only (sorry, we can't respond to non Bay Area applicants)
Recruiters will not be responded to
If you do not match the experience - do NOT apply. This is not a business for someone who's a newcomer. It's for someone who has done a start up and now wants a new challenge
Skills
Experience building large-scale server applications and reliable software
Expert level understanding of XML, JSON and Web Services
Expert level experience with an object oriented programming language - PHP
Expert level experience with Database schema design, SQL and MySQL
Experience building social products (FB Connect, twitter API) is a plus
Good knowledge of linux and zend (preferably)
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to tackle challenging problems on a tight schedule
Worked with consumer & ecommerce website - bonus if worked in online travel
Individuals looking to work full time may apply
Education
B.S. in Computer Science with 4+ years or M.S. in Computer Science with 2+ years of industry experience
Compensation
Equity - to be agreed