Posted: May 26, 2011

Software Developer

Webapps has built a team of talented and creative engineers, but we are not done yet! We are still building our team, and are looking for a Software Developer rock star who is passionate, purposeful and poised to put their innovative thinking into action from day one. We’re a fast-paced, creative team that is focused on developing the best, most consumable applications for Affiliate Marketing Industry.

Even paid experience isn't a requirement, provided you're willing to learn and have some background that shows both interest and aptitude for the kinds of things we do; for example, a computer science degree, or some open source projects.

We are located in a great old building in New Orleans. The home town of a few of our team, but most are transplants to the area. Our diverse team of people have collectively lived and traveled all of the world and speak 4 languages.

WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO WORK WITH US

• Our team of developers innovates constantly and delivers like mad. We strive to ensure that each individual’s talent is recognized and utilized. In other words, we rely upon each other to learn, grow and outpace the competition.

• Tackle interesting, hard technical problems with immediate real world application.

• Maintain a work-life balance and have fun.

WHY WE WANT YOU

• Most importantly, you love to code. For you, it's not just a job, it's something you do for fun.

• You identify a problem and come up with a solution

• Obsessive about all things related to development

• You can speak to clients and techies

• Global/Creative Thinker

• Able to see the "Big Picture"

• You know that "T" starts Team, not "I"

WHAT YOU’VE DONE BEFORE

• Built data-driven web applications using PHP

• Designed and maintained relational database schemas using MySQL

• You also know the ins and outs of Javascript (DHTML, OOP, AJAX, jQuery, JSON), HTML and CSS.

• Knowledge of LAMP (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP) based development

• 1+ years of experience in developing web application using the above tools

• Experience integrating with 3rd party APIs is a plus

• Ability to resolve cross-browser compatibility issues

• Experience working with version control systems (Git/Subversion)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce standards-compliant code while adhering to best practices in order to create efficient code from a structure, performance, scalability, SEO and design standpoint.…and we want you to have fun while doing it.

• Approach each project as an opportunity to improve the work designed, not just simply execute it.

• Act as a resource to the Support Department troubleshooting and resolving bugs, issues and provide
continuing education to Support Personnel on researching items brought to them by clients.

• Contribute to quality assurance testing including design and functionality bug tracking and resolution, browser/operating system testing and accessibility testing.

• Stay connected and engaged in the digital community to expose new technologies to the rest of the agency.

• Help us grow our platform with clever, long-lasting solutions that serve to grow our business.

• Bring us what no one else has – a fresh perspective that sets you apart from the pack.

• Requires the ability to manage tasks and projects independently, working with others in a mentoring role and being a technical resource

• Always choose the right way over the easy way.

COMPENSATION

• Smart colleagues, collaborative work environment

• Competitive salary

• Medical and Dental Insurance paid by us for each employee

• 401k

• Growth opportunity

So go ahead and tell us about yourself!

Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Careers@HitPath.com