Web applications development team lead

To Apply: cgibbons@gsn.com

Date Posted: Monday March 01, 2010

Company: Game Show Network; GSN Digital

Location: Newton, MA

Company Overview

As the premier television network for games, GSN (Game Show Network) distributes game show programming through a 68-million subscriber television network. The company extends its reach through a casual and online competitive entertainment games site, GSN.com. Users can play along with popular game shows, enjoy free flash games, and compete for cash in skill-based tournaments.

Serious business, serious fun…that’s our motto. When you walk in the door, we want you to be ready for challenging and dynamic work, but we also want you to be ready to laugh and ready to play games. We’ll help you take the next step in your career, and we want you to have the time of your life doing it.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Development, the Web Applications Development Team Lead will be responsible for and contributing to the development and maintenance of our cash game web site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of web/software developers as a coach and mentor
• Through exemplary work ethic and pursuit of excellence, elevate the quality and contribution of each team member
• Serve as a primary liaison between the web development team and other teams
• Hands on design and development of web applications in support of the user experience surrounding our interactive web games
• Govern and reinforce quality development practices (effective unit testing, peer code review, bug prevention)
• Provide required documentation as needed (Design, Installation, Operational, Support)
• Support QA in testing functionality, performance, and failure modes
• Update requirements, bug, and problem databases
• Support Operations in instrumentation of applications and components
• Work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner
• Educate peers and staff with regard to the application as well as new technologies that may help drive the product forward or promote efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 7-10 years experience in a fast-paced web development environment
• Ability to lead the design, development and implementation of highly scalable and reliable web application products with minimal management oversight
• Ability to fully scope an implementation’s effectiveness through thorough impact analysis and other means
• Must be able to interface with Product Managers and convert written and/or verbal requirements into design and technical specifications
• Demonstrated ability to write concise, manageable and easy to read code
• Proficient in Object Oriented Perl and Mason preferred. Proficiency in another object oriented programming language and templating system will be considered
• Proficient in JavaScript and CSS
• Must love to code!
• Experience working with Informix and MySQL databases preferred
• Ability to define, implement and support stored procedures a plus
• Good awareness of do:s and don’t:s in relational database performance
• Experience using version control, requirements and bug tracking systems
• Excellent technical writing and reading skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented development environment
• Experience and/or willingness to mentor other developers in a positive manner
• Experience with developing software in ActionScript  and PHP a plus
• Agile software development practices experience a plus
• Experience with AJAX and jquery a strong plus
• Experience with Perl based web services a strong plus
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• No relocation funding is available

Office Location

Our Newton, MA office.

 Direct applicants only, no agencies please.