[CincyPG] Fwd: Seeking a Director of Development for a Very Successful Travel Related Web Site Based in Massachusetts USA

[Troy Davis]

Please reply to Dal at ParadigmShift.cc

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> From: "Dal Coger, ParadigmShift.cc" <dalvan at comcast.net>
> Date: July 3, 2008 7:42:12 AM EDT
> Subject: Seeking a Director of Development for a Very Successful  
> Travel Related Web Site Based in Massachusetts USA
> Reply-To: Dal at ParadigmShift.cc
>
> I am conducting a search for a Director of Software Engineering for  
> a client of mine that is in the online travel business.
> our client's  web site features a search engine and directory to  
> help consumers make travel plans by listing hotels, flights, and  
> packages, as well as consumer reviews. It strives to filter out  
> irrelevant search results and to include information that is free of  
> bias.   Our client partners with major players in the online travel  
> business such as Hotwire, Hotels.com, and American Airlines and  
> boasts more than 24 million visitors per month.
>
> Compensation will be very competitive.  Location is the greater  
> Boston area.
>
> Please email me your resume or queries to Dal at ParadigmShift.cc or dcoger at gmail.com 
>  or call me at 617-418-1849.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dal Coger
> ParadigmShift.cc
>
> Director, Software Engineering, New Initiatives Group
>
> The New Initiatives Group was created to develop cutting edge ideas  
> and test home grown concepts that will pioneer the next generation  
> of leading web technologies.
>
> The group is firmly focused on innovation and experimentation. In  
> today's world of apps, widgets, social networks, where small,  
> talented teams can develop applications within a few weeks and draw  
> millions of visitors, an organization's ability to move fast is  
> critical.
>
> The New Initiatives Team has a dedicated focus on agile development  
> and prides itself on having a fast and iterative approach to  
> launching quality web based travel applications.
>
> The Position
> The New Initiative Team is seeking a Technical Director with both  
> broad and deep technical knowledge to be the first engineer for this  
> group. You will report directly to the GM of New Initiatives and be  
> the technical lead for the group. This is a highly visible position  
> within the company and you will have the opportunity to explore new  
> cutting edge technologies and help create the next generation of Web  
> 2.0 functionality. You will hire and manage a team of top notch  
> programmers and have the opportunity to write code from scratch.
> To be successful in the role, you will have proven experience  
> working in web application development environments, technical  
> competency in developing high-performance, scalable applications and  
> deep understanding of search and web crawling technologies.
> Requirements:
>
> 	•
> BS Computer Science or equivalent
>
> 	•
> 8+ years software development experience in Java or equivalent
>
> 	•
> Knowledge of SOA, AJAX, Google Maps API, memcache
>
> 	•
> Knowledge of Tomcat and Resin
>
> 	•
> XML
>
> 	•
> Ability to write fast code for extremely high-traffic applications,  
> knowledge of runtime complexity issues.
>
> 	•
> Enthusiasm for solving difficult problems.
>
> 	•
> Passion for and experience developing great web products end-to-end.
>
> 	•
> Organized, self-motivated and detail oriented
>
> 	•
> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
>
> 	•
> Previous experience in small to midsized organization (preferred)
>