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Role taxonomySoftware EngineeringSenior
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SalaryEquity mentioned
Apply viaApplication linkhttp://www.amazing.com/careers
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Posted byamazing15
PostedDec 5, 2014
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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Amazing Academy is the leading online training organization for entrepreneurs. We work with top business experts around the world to create market-leading online courses that teach people how to build, operate, and scale successful companies. With thousands of successful students from over 50 different countries, the team at Amazing Academy is helping people create freedom in their lives and is changing the world, one business at a time. Amazing Academy is a highly-successful, fast-growth company looking for talented and dedicated people who want to contribute to our exciting, rapid expansion. With above-average compensation, a fun environment, and participation in this high-growth company’s future through our stock option plan, this position will fill quickly. Read through the role and the requirements below and use the apply button to send us your information. We look forward to hearing from you! The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be entrusted with the design and development of cutting-edge, scalable web-based products using the LAMP stack that help customers grow their businesses. Your responsibilities will include: Write code in PHP, Javascript, and HTML/CSS Implement new features and optimize existing ones for a Learning Management System (LMS) Work closely with and incorporate feedback from product management, experience designers, and other engineers Rapidly fix bugs and solve problems Proactively look for ways to get our customers better results This role is based in Austin, TX. Must Have B.S. or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience) Minimum 8 years experience in software development role, LAMP focus Experience with e-Learning solutions including an LMS (Moodle preferred) Ability to create an interface in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Strong relational database knowledge in MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance Proficiency in creating applications in one server side framework Solid understanding of the full web technology stack (e.g., HTTP, cookies, headers, asset loading / caching) Mobile and tablet responsive design implementation Write code in Python, Perl, or Ruby Experience with revision control and project management Visual design skills Data-informed product development: analytics, A/B testing, etc. Knowledge of cross-browser quirks Great written communication and documentation abilities Interest in mobile and touch-based web platform APPLY at http://www.amazing.com/careers