We hire: Web 2.0 Development Engineer / Java / J2EE

Planzone is a fast growing international team that is working on the launch of a new SaaS collaborative project management application targeted at business users.  Planzone is backed by a leading European Project and Portfolio Management software vendor.

We’re expanding our development team and we are looking for an experienced Web 2.0 engineer with Java / J2EE experience to work on both the server and presentation layers. This position is open now – don’t hesitate to contact us, whether you are a contractor/freelancer or someone looking for a permanent position.

The ideal candidate would be a detail-oriented creative problem solver who can be effective in a small team environment while working autonomously at delivering high quality code. We work on a LAMP platform using agile (Scrum) methodology. The work environment is fast-paced and suited to engineers who enjoy working with a highly productive new product development team. The work language is English.  This product team is located in Boulogne-Billancourt (just outside Paris, France). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement a variety of project collaboration features including a project planning system, HTML based email notifications, project reports, RSS feeds and discussion forums
• Research and integrate a variety of Ajax-based components to support new feature/functionality
• Implement an Ajax-based application that is focused on ease of use and fast performance   
• Develop unit tests and execute a unit test of programs against design specifications along with performing integration testing to detect discrepancies, problems and weaknesses within the system.
• Work directly with the Augeo specifications and marketing teams on refining product requirements and translating them into working functionality

Qualifications and Skills

• Solid background in Java, object-oriented development, design patterns
• Good knowledge of relational databases, SQL, Hibernate or JDO
• 2-3 years of experience in Web Infrastructure & J2EE application development, using JSF, JSP, EJB, Java Servlet, JDBC, Java Message Service
• Technical expertise in support of Web Infrastructure and J2EE Application Servers including JBOSS, WebLogic, MySQL
• In-depth knowledge of browser technology (Firefox, IE, Safari) in support of thin client architectures
• Committed to using customer input to create product value
• Strong teamwork orientation and good interpersonal skills
• Very good knowledge of English
• BS in Computer Science (Bac+4/5), or related technical field is required

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing a browser-based,  enterprise-class application
• Wide range of work experience including user interface, middleware, and back-end design and implementation
• Experience working with small teams in a start-up environment
• Experience working in an Agile (Scrum) environment is a plus

Contact
Margaret Menzies
VP Engineering
+33 1 46 10 15 10
margaret.menzies@augeo.com