Location: Palo Alto, CA, US
Job ID: 782159-72388
Division: Skype
Senior Software Engineer – Skype Click to Call
Skype is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer with an unrelenting drive for working on and solving customer-based issues. The team is responsible for the delivery of core browser and mobile technologies that showcase Skype as the centrepiece of their online communication experience.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate loves software and has a passion for writing code that addresses real customer issues and needs. You will be an integral part of a cross-functional team including Product Managers, Developers and Architects. You will be designing and developing a suite of web based applications and communication services for millions of end users.
– Work in an agile development environment with the Product Managers on a daily basis to scope, develop, and deliver world class software solutions to support business requirements
– Play an active role in the design, development, and unit testing of production software
– Collaborate with and assist the Product Managers to develop and execute release planning
– Plan and estimate work effort and help to continuously improve the agile development process
– Build efficient and reusable services that can scale to support large numbers of users building on top of scalable infrastructure
– Participate and contribute to architecture meetings for defining how backend systems will work for massively deployed web applications
– Develop, execute and evaluate performance and load tests
Qualifications and Experience
– Strong background building and delivering web-based applications, server software, and integration with service providers
– Extensive experience building large scale web applications, with some combination of the following technical skills:
– Front-end, back-end, web services and/or service oriented architecture
– Object oriented design and experience desired
– JavaScript, Ajax, XML, Apache, Linux
– C/C++
– Database experience, for example – Postgres, PL/SQL, MySQL
– Full SDLC experience, including release to operations and production, in a world class development environment
– Proven track record of building and deploying large-scale distributed systems
– Working knowledge of Agile Development and/or an enthusiasm to learn
– Experience with browser plug-ins and extensions.
– Demonstrated skill working in and contributing to high performing and globally distributed teams
– Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
– Ability to effectively communicate technical solutions within development teams to influence product development
– Cultural sensitivity and a proven ability to work with teams and partners across multiple geographies
– Creative and passionate about generating new ideas
– Stamina and tenacity to deliver great software solutions, with a passion for working with other developers of all personality types
– BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering OR equivalent years of work experience
Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
Skype Job ID: 01Z47
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