The Spark Networks team is made up of energetic, innovative, self-starting individuals who thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment. We're an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401k program, flex spending account and stock options. If you think your particular skills and experience would add to our team, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Software Engineer
Beverly Hills, CA
The Senior Software Engineer works as part of a team to design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable enterprise 3-tier applications using C# and .Net and works closely with our program/product/project managers, web developers, database developers, and other software engineers to develop new features for our websites. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter ready for the opportunity to advance Spark Network’s website platform.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain the software supporting product features for our various online properties.
- Work with other software engineers, technical program managers, and project managers to develop technical specifications and project plans.
- Create and maintain relevant technical documentation.
- Execute within, and help manage, the company’s software development lifecycle.
- Assist in the configuration and support of development, staging, and production servers.
- Oversee and own several projects.
- Identify new technologies which will enhance applications and development processes.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of practical experience in the development of commercial-grade web-based software applications using C# and ASP.Net.
- Exceptional understanding of the .NET Framework, specifically C# and ASP .Net.
- Solid development experience with the presentation and middle tiers of a three-tier architecture.
- Experience developing services within a Service Oriented Architecture.
- Good understanding of SOAP, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Services.
- Experience in software lifecycles, software configuration management, and change control.
- Ability to identify, prioritize and execute tasks to meet critical project deadlines.
- Consistent record of success working with software engineers.
- Proven ability to deliver results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related computer development field.
- Good understanding of SQL server and database interaction.
- Experience in building and working with windows services.
- Experience building multi-threaded applications.
- Experience in debugging and problem-solving complex systems.
- Experience with a variety of programming languages and databases.
Send all resumes via mail, email, or fax to:
Spark Networks
Attn: Human Resources
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Fax: (323) 658-3001
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Spark Networks is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.