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[nycphp-jobs] Columbia University :: Senior Software Developer

Barak Zahavy barak at columbia.edu
Thu May 29 18:47:50 EDT 2008


Columbia College Information Technology (CCIT) seeks a talented, innovative,
and forward-looking Senior Software Developer to make significant
contributions in the leading, managing, and delivery of web applications to
achieve high value solutions for its clients. As such, the candidate must
have at least four years of project management, software development, and
systems administration experience.

Who are we? We at CCIT are a tight knit group of professionals who provide
software, hardware, infrastructure, web publishing, and application
development services for various University clients. Our clients include
Columbia College, The School of Engineering and Applied Science, The
Division of Student Affairs, and The Center for Career Education. Some of
the applications we¹ve developed include event management, course bulletin,
alumni community and news publishing systems. We foster a lively, open, and
productive work environment. To learn more about CCIT, visit
http://ccit.college.columbia.edu.

The Senior Software Developer will be primarily responsible for managing
software development projects and personnel engaged in software development,
as well as for designing, developing, testing, and documenting both new and
existing applications developed to support various initiatives.

Abilities and traits that we¹re looking for:
* A passion for developing exceptional solutions.
* Exceptional project management, software design, programming, and
problem-solving abilities.
* Experience in software design principles, user interface design,
multi-tiered application development, development practices, and reusable
component development.
* Ability to work with a high degree of independence and accountability and
as a leader among a cohesive team.
* Ability to influence group dynamics in a team player environment.
* Ability to execute in a pressured environment.

Required qualifications:
* Thorough experience in Web application development.
* Strong project management and leadership experience.
* Development experience in Linux/Unix environment.
* Strong background in relational databases.
* Experience in object oriented design.
* Bachelor¹s degree and 4 to 6 years related experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Required technical experience and knowledge: PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, DOM,
Javascript, version control software (Subversion preferred)
* Desirable experience and knowledge: MySQL, XML, RSS, Ajax, Ruby, Drupal,
Linux administration, Apache Administration.

A resume and cover letter should accompany the application.

Benefits of working at Columbia:
* 4+ weeks of vacation days per year
* Flexible work options
* Tuition benefits for you and your family
* Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options
* Retirement plan ­ university contributions and optional employee
contributions to a 403(b) account
* Continuous learning opportunities in a dynamic and vibrant technology
environment

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply:
Go to http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=110284






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