Tech Lead / Director (Java)
About the Opportunity:
The Tech Lead / Director (Java) (reporting to the VP, Engineering) will build tools and applications that support the ReachLocal Media Organization by leveraging a full stack across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Spring and MySQL. We are looking for a seasoned Java engineer with experience of building highly scalable web applications, utilizing Google, Bing, Yahoo, Facebook Advertising API’s and platforms. You will also be leading catalyst as we migrate our products and services into the AWS ecosystem.
About Your Responsibilities:
- Create scalable, fault tolerant, anti-fragile web services.
- Ensure that all developed applications are extensively tested and sufficiently documented.
- Work closely with product owners, tech leads, quality assurance and direct management to elaborate and define requirements, priorities and estimate timelines.
- Work with other team members to define service APIs.
- Quickly develop executable prototypes and iterate on ideas.
- Tenaciously follow technology advancements relevant to our customers and propose integration and use.
QUALIFICATIONS
About You:
- 9-12 Years Java development experience in an enterprise setting.
- 3-5 Years front-end HTML/CSS/Javascript
- Exposure to Spring / Hibernate frameworks.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and TDD.
- Experience with RDBMS concepts and SQL.
- Experience with RESTful Web Services.
- Experience working with Git/GitHub.
- Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of tasks, process, and products.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work well with rapid deployment cycles and tight deadlines.
- Minimum Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent work experience. MBA or Master's ideal.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of Small Business Digital Marketing / Online advertising (SEO/SEM) ideal.
- 4+ Years experience with a Unix-based operating system.
- Familiar with Agile methodologies and principles.
- Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
- Experience with SQL & NoSQL.
- Experience with messaging architectures.
About ReachLocal:
Are you looking for a company that values innovation, passion, and a healthy work/life balance? A job where you feel supported and appreciated? At ReachLocal, we know our employees drive success, and we strive to create a thriving company culture where you’ll enjoy coming to work every day.