This is for my Uncle's company, Perfect Search. Tim is the founder of Freeservers.com that was sold to About.com back in the day (and is now UnitedOnline). I'm biased, but he's a great person to work for!
-Jesse ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tim Stay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:40 AM Subject: Can you recommend someone for this job: Software Development Manager at Perfect Search Corp To: Jesse Stay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested in the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate. Thanks for your help! -Tim Stay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Company: Perfect Search Corp Job Title: Software Development Manager Description: Are you eager to work for an innovative software development company? The Perfect Search Corporation is looking for a motivated and experienced Development Manager to lead a team of talented and experienced software engineers. The Development Manager's role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of our revolutionary search products and applications. This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide his/her development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. Brief List of Responsibilities: - Primary responsibility will be to lead a team of software engineers and fulfill the duties of a project manager as outlined below - Will be relied upon to provide recommendations and guidance to upper management, and therefore must be technologically aware and grounded in modern day computer software and hardware - Will work directly with the CEO and Marketing personnel to understand/investigate strategic opportunities. - Will investigate and identify any and all avenues of technical innovation his development team can pursue relating to search and pattern matching - Collaborate with Chief Scientist in the development and implementation of new innovations - Will oversee evaluation and purchasing of hardware and software tools needed by Perfect Search's personnel in performance of their various duties. - Will identify and resolve personnel problems for the ensured success of Perfect Search. - Must have strong communication skills to ensure clear and effective communication with the CEO, with Marketing personnel, and with clients about issues of significance relating to Perfect Search or otherwise. - Will need to be available, in addition to normal working hours, during normal off-hours as needed to respond to the technical needs of Perfect Search. Project Management Duties The Development Manager will be responsible for implementing project management, software development methodology processes, procedures and tools, including software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and change control requirements. - Will oversee multiple IT-related projects, from initial project concept and requirements definition, through production deployment and rollout. - Develops plans and strategies for prioritizing the project portfolio, developing project plans, tracking and reporting progress status, and ensuring that all projects adhere to established project implementation processes and procedures. - Continuously improve project management and system development processes and procedures. - Will direct Quality Assurance teams to oversee that Perfect Search software products conform to expected reliability, usability, and performance tests - Create software release plans. This includes facilitation of scope definition, estimates, resource requirements and delivery management - Manage an iterative and incremental software development life cycle - Develop and manage an effective software engineering team. Manage an advanced team of developers through the recruitment, mentoring, and training to assure the correct mix of skills to meet current and future product demands. Foster and develop effective teamwork amongst the developers as well as their interactions with related initiatives and the business team. - Develop, maintain and enforce software development & engineering best practices and processes throughout a product/solutions product development lifecycle (end-to-end) Education Requirements - BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering related field (Masters degree preferred) or PMI PMP Required Qualifications and Experience - Must demonstrate strong leadership skills - Proven track record in leading a Software Development team through the entire product lifecycle. - Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc. - Experience managing more than one project and driving to meet project, budget and quality objectives. - Excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills. - Ability to quickly learn and master our existing technology platform. - Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. - Proven track record in working with upper management, marketing department, and clients to understand search related software technology - Should possess a thorough understanding of search/database applications and network server applications - Experience in managing the development of applications in C++ and JAVA on NT or UNIX platforms helpful - Experience in software development with client side applications in HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript also helpful - Experience with related technologies such as XML, XSL, IIS, and SQL would also be beneficial. - Knowledge of database design and file management techniques. - Experience working with remote teams a plus - Experience working with search application is a plus - Experience with filing patents, and related issues, a plus Reporting Relationship This position reports directly to the CEO of Perfect Search Corporation Must be US Citizen or Green card Holder In person interview is required Prefer Local Candidates *LinkedIn Jobs* • View job listing on LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/e/vjb/512021/> • Forward this job<http://www.linkedin.com/e/qONvWU9A5fX3q8LrCsl4aucWgScgFN/blk/518527519_2/0MdzgNe3wLcPgOe34UcOYOnPANdjsOdjwNdiYNcz0OcjkLpC9GbOYWrSlI/jbf/> • Reply to Tim Stay<http://www.linkedin.com/e/qONvWU9A5fX3q8LrCsl4aucWgScgFN/blk/518527519_2/0MdzgNe3wLcPgOe34UcOYOnPANdjsOdjwNdiYNcz0OcjkLsTBObOYWrSlI/rys/> P.S. 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If you have any questions, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] (c) 2008, LinkedIn Corporation -- Jesse Stay The Social Media Guru Founder: SocialOptimize.com Author: O'Reilly's FBML Essentials http://www.amazon.com/FBML-Essentials-Jesse-Stay/dp/0596519184/ Co-Author: I'm on Facebook -- Now What??? http://FacebookAdvice.com Blogger: http://www.jessestay.com http://www.socialoptimize.com/blog http://www.opensocialnow.com Phone: (801) 853-8339 /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
