NYTimes.com is seeking qualified candidates for the
following opportunity:
Web Application Developer-Search
The successful candidate is enthusiastic about building out
the content
offerings and dynamic features of the nytimes.com site, and
has done
significant web application programming development in the
UnixUNIX
environments. You will work as part of a team to architect
and build the
software that adds value to Nmakes nytimes.com, a site with
an unparalleled
combination of scale and complexity, work.
Responsibilities include the following:
Writing application and related database objects to
enable users’
dynamic interaction with the nNytimes.com. web site
Integrating a diverse set of data sources, including
related databases,
search engines engine results and XML data to produce
dynamic content
on the web site.
Integrating feeds from 3rd parties into the
nytimes.comNytimes.com
Content Management System
The ideal candidate must have high standards with regard to
the finished
product, and must be concerned about the quality and
maintainability of the
underlying software. In addition, the ideal candidate
possess the ability
to design systems, communicate and work effectively with
others, write
scalable and high quality code, and deliver work on
schedule.
Will be responsible for development and implementation
regarding all search
pages and functions including the following:
Implementing new designs.
Enhancing and improving the relevance of search results.
Incorporating a mapping solution.
Managing third party feeds and making necessary
improvements to the data
handling process.
Implementing new solutions for incorporating new vendor
feeds.
Developing a system for including event and venues
content spotlights
and developing a tool to allow editors to make
modifications.
Conduct research and analysis regarding possible new data
sources.
Supporting other business unit teams in their efforts to
incorporate
search within their pages.
Managing any necessary changes to the reader reviews
system for local
content.
Necessary skills include the following:
B.S./B.A. in Computer Science, or a degree in a related
field plus
Computer Science coursework, and 3-6 years Web
development work
experience
Unix proficiency
Experience with one or more scripting languages such as
Perl, PHP and
Python
Strong working knowledge of RDBMS, SQL and basic database
optimization
concepts
Experience working with XML, XSL, XPath
Comfort with Regular Expressions
Ability to communicate effectively with business side
clients to gather
and translate functional specs
Working knowledge of HTML, Javascript
Experience working as part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desired skills include the following:
Formal software development methodology
Experience writing shared and reusable components of
code
Experience designing and tuning applications that can
scale
Some background in a structured programming language,
such as Java or
C/C++
Oracle-specific SQL, PL/SQL
Use of source control
NYTimes.com offers a range of job opportunities, from sales
and research to
business development and customer service. We hire editors,
producers, Web
designers, systems professionals and quality assurance
engineers. We look
for people who know online advertising to people who can
develop compelling
multimedia packages.
We offer a highly competitive salary and an impressive array
of benefits,
including: comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plan,
employee stock
purchase plan, tuition assistance, and a bonus plan.
Please e-mail qualified resumes to fredeli nytimes.com.
Laura Fredericksen
Technical Recruiter
NYTimes.com
646-698-8145
fredelinytimes.com
www.nytimes.com
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