Software Engineer (Junior, Senior, Lead)

Software Engineer (Junior, Senior, Lead)

 

OVERVIEW

Centro, the most comprehensive provider of local interactive media and technology services, is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking software engineers at all levels (entry level, senior, lead). As part of Centro’s Technology team, an employee in this position will be working with other members of the Software Development and Product Development teams to develop the next generation platform for online media planning and buying.  We use primarily free and open-source software such as Ruby/Rails, Linux, PostgreSQL, Apache, etc.

 

As a company we take great pride in working to fulfill the Corporate Manifesto ( http://www.centro.net/who_we_are/corporate_manifesto.php) and expect all new employees to do the same.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop software in an XP Software Development environment (two-week long iterations, pair programming, TDD, no death marches) Play an active role in maintaining and developing the culture of the team and best software development practices and processes Become very familiar with media-related technologies such as ad serving and  campaign management systems including DART, Atlas DMT, Open AdStream, Mediaplex, etc. Execute special projects, such as research on selected technology topics, integration with 3rd party systems, rapid prototyping, competitive analysis, etc., as requested by the team manager Provide professional customer service to users of Centro technology, as required Personal and professional growth

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal:Exceptional Character IntegrityImpeccable business ethic Dedication to going the extra mile Team-oriented Entrepreneurial spirit Self-motivated, honest, with a strong sense of accountabilityUnselfishActive problem solving capabilities


Work Experience:1 + years software development experience; corporate experience is much less important than having a passion for software development Experience with the XP Software Development methodology is a definite plus If you're applying for a Lead position, then you must have at least two years of experience as the lead of a team in an agile environment

Technical Skills: Excellent understanding of Object Oriented Design and Development Good understanding of relational databases Web application development experiences is required Ruby/Rails is preferred, however we'll consider strong candidates that are willing to learn Working knowledge of standards-based HTML/CSS Familiarity with JavaScript, DHTML and Ajax is a definite plus Ability to function well in a free / open-source technology environment

Education: Computer Science or Computer Engineering

ABOUT CENTRO

Centro provides the most comprehensive platform and services to ease the planning and buying of local online media for agencies throughout North America. Launched in 2005, Centro’s platform and services efficiently facilitate the buying and selling of online advertising among hundreds of national, regional, and local agencies and thousands of local online publishers. The company services more than 150 Fortune 500 brands along with hundreds of other businesses, both large and small, through their respective agencies and more than 6,000 local interactive publishers to simplify the complex process of buying local online media. 

 

COMMITTMENT TO DIVERSITY

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices across the country, CENTRO, LLC is committed to a policy of diversity, nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law. As a company, we strive to continually fulfill client needs and exceed expectations through superior service, additionally empowering our employees and contributing to our world through such initiatives as Habitat for Humanity. 

Centro is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V

 

Please click on the following link to apply for this position: http://net-apply.com/11916