We're seeking a Senior Application Engineer with a solid background in front-end application engineering to work in our fast paced and dynamic environment supporting Global online Premium Services business. You will collaborate with other developers and architects as well as our business partners to design, develop and deliver solutions that meet and exceed the requirements both from a functional standpoint as well as a systems performance perspective. You will have the chance to become a key member of the team enabling the services business to grow and expand its global PC service offerings. This team member must demonstrate solid understanding of rich application development in Java and preferably Flex, as well as a strong UI design background.

Additional duties include researching and understanding new web technologies to provide technical solutions in developing Premium Service applications and analyzing business requirements as they pertain to business goals and objectives. Provide written design documents, functional specifications, and unit/harness test cases and test results. Manage, develop, integrate and implements related application components. Additionally be responsible for maintaining and enhancing multiple applications, building IT standards, and promoting industry best practices. You must be passionate and driven to deliver best in class solutions that will drive the business into the future. Your work in providing critical development capabilities for Premium Service business will help us optimize and enhance our consumer business as we continue to evolve and grow.

• 5-8 years IT technical experience in web application development
• 4-5 years of web development experience using Java or Flash (more focus on Actionscripting than Timeline)
• 3-5 years web development experience using Flex (Flex 2.0 preferred),
• Strong technical knowledge of current Internet systems software, protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, HTTP/S, XML, SOAP, Web Services and Service-Oriented Architectures
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT web solutions for customers through a disciplined Development Methodology that leveraged various roles (for example BSAs, Project Managers)
• Knowledge of web application servers (i.e. Weblogic, Apache) is preferred
• Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal settings
• Ability to confer with end-users, clients, or senior management to define business requirements for complex systems and infrastructure development
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience defining global technology, IT architectures and applications to support global consumer support solutions is preferred.
• Desire to use cutting edge technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2 years additional experience in lieu of a degree.