Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Job ID: Job-0872
Job Title: VP Architecture
location: Brooklyn, NY
Jobtype: Permanent
Rate: up to $185K + bonus
Description: Description: 
Design and deliver stable, maintainable software that is operationally sound. Help identify new technologies in the industry and bring them to bear against our many challenges and technologies, from rich-media handheld applications to Web 2.0 tools to large-scale data systems. 

Responsibilities of VP of Architecture: 
Engage and challenge requirements while designing solutions based on deep technical knowledge of scalable web and database architectures. 
Lead an agile team while implementing engineering best-practices. 
Set high-level design objectives. 
Review and critique software designs proposed by senior developers. 
Write technical documentation and present architecture to others. 
Participating in the implementation of critical code pieces. 


Requirements for VP of Architecture: 
EXPERIENCE WITH PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE NOT SOMEONE FROM ONE OF THE LARGE BANKS OR INVESTMENT FIRMS 
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent, followed by 7 or more years of professional software development experience. 
Extremely strong CS fundamentals and analytical abilities. 
Experience designing and building complex customer-facing applications. 
Taste for simplicity and elegance in technical design. 
Expertise in several programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python as well as Object Oriented Design. 
Experience leading small teams, establishing development practices, and mentoring individuals. 
5+ years of experience with server-side technologies and major application servers. 
Strong SQL and data modeling skills, as well as real-world experience with commercial RDMBS. 
Android full stack expertise as a plus. 
Understating of Service Oriented Architectures and RESTful services, and Linux/Unix background. 
Experience with cloud networking and cloud syncing 
Experience designing flexible systems to power mobile, web and desktop platforms 
Experience with hardware solutions in the area of networking and connectivity