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Position: Web Engineer
  • Job Type: Full Time, direct hire only.
  • Telecommute: Not available.
  • Location: San Ramon, CA.
Description:
  • Do you spend most of your time in traffic thinking about how to solve certain problems?
  • Do you try to squeeze in one extra line of code before you have to go home?
  • Do you sometimes lay awake at night because you know there's a better way to do something (such as technical implementations, and supporting processes)?
  • Do you pay attention to the industry and apply the latest best practices?
  • Do you consider yourself a hardcore developer?
Amcom Technology, Inc. is looking for an experienced developer to join our product development team. As part of a team based environment the position involves working on mission critical web based solutions that enable the efficiency and growth of our client (Old Republic Home Protection) utilizing rapid application prototyping methodologies and rich internet application development.

We are looking for highly self motivated team oriented people who have a passion for solving both technical and non-technical problems. Work closely with customer (ORHP)...

As a consulting company, this position entails working closely with ORHP throughout the entire life cycle of the project. From the inception of the project where problem definition and business requirements are defined, to agile development and release, and assisting in achieving project ROI.

Wear many hats...

The primary role is that of engineer (80%-90%); however wearing many hats is a must. The various hats that can be worn, but not limited to, include: user experience and design, technical architecture, information architecture, DBA, analyst, integration engineer, release engineer, QA engineer, product management, and process engineer.

Influence change...

We’re never satisfied with status quo. Working directly with ORHP and their executive staff, the position is a highly visible one and the ability to help push for change from process and policy to technology is very prevalent.

Leadership at all levels...

The position is a time demanding one, and requires someone naturally diligent, highly organized, self-motivated, extremely focused, and has a “do whatever it takes to win� attitude. Amcom believes in leadership at all levels – we expect people to step up and lead in their areas.

Opportunities for growth...

As you grow we grow. All members of the team are critical to the growth of the company, and with that growth comes new opportunities. The further you progress with your talents and skills, the bigger the goals we’re capable of achieving.

The Mission...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create great user experiences for customers and users; from the experience of developing software, to the experiences of the software itself.

Basic Requirements:

  • Work with team members to help translate customer needs into design/application specifications.
  • Architect, develop and design detailed prototypes and Web/RIA interfaces.
  • Work directly with clients to finalize application requirements.
  • Document all forms of knowledge (processes, procedures, specifications, designs, code).
  • Create and maintain database-driven web applications.
  • Integrate online applications with back-end systems (Web Services, SOAP, REST, etc).
Required Technical Proficiencies:
  • 4+ Years of Software Development Experience.
  • Strong Levels with a web based programming language (PHP, JSP, CF, ASP, etc…)
  • Strong Levels with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Intermediate levels with SQL, Web Services, and XML.
  • Familiarity with Frameworks and Design Patterns.
  • Understanding of rapid/agile development methodologies
  • Usability Best Practices.
Desired Technical Proficiencies:
  • ColdFusion
  • Crystal Reports
  • jQuery
  • Flex
  • Drools
  • Groovy/Grails
  • ColdBox
  • Transfer
  • ColdSpring
  • Hibernate
General Business and Customer skills required:
  • Close attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively test and document your own work.
  • Great organizational and time-management skills, including an ability to estimate project completion times.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed: We need someone who will proactively tackle challenges, and propose innovative solutions.
  • Great communication skills: both written and verbal (Developers respond directly to client requests, so the ability to correspond professionally is critical).
  • Properly assess and meet customer needs in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Anticipate customers' needs and communicates/pitches new ideas.

About Amcom (http://www.amcomtech.net)

Amcom Technology is a member of the Amcom companies located in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Ramon). The company provides premium end-to-end technology services from Web 2.0/RIA software development, to network infrastructure and business intelligence.

Amcom consists of two other divisions which include Amcom Data Processing (ADP) and Amcom Computer Services (ACS).

Amcom Data Processing was founded on April 1, 1973, and has been involved with the oil industry since 1978 with distributors and retail operations. The company currently has relationships with six major oil companies and specializes in the premiere software solutions for the Service Station industry.

Amcom Computer Services focuses on outsourcing, facilities management, programming, training, and supporting computer systems of small and medium sized businesses.

About ORHP (http://www.orhp.com)

Amcom Technology is a member of the Amcom companies located in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Ramon). The company provides premium end-to-end technology services from Web 2.0/RIA software development, to network infrastructure and business intelligence.

Amcom consists of two other divisions which include Amcom Data Processing (ADP) and Amcom Computer Services (ACS).

Amcom Data Processing was founded on April 1, 1973, and has been involved with the oil industry since 1978 with distributors and retail operations. The company currently has relationships with six major oil companies and specializes in the premiere software solutions for the Service Station industry.

Amcom Computer Services focuses on outsourcing, facilities management, programming, training, and supporting computer systems of small and medium sized businesses.

Contact:

  • jobs @ amcomtech.net