Senior Web Developer
About us:
Aptana is about cutting-edge infrastructure for modern, Ajax-based web applications. We already have the leading Ajax IDE in the market (over 1.5M downloads)... . We've recently launched the world's first true Ajax server, Jaxer, and it's getting strong traction. And now we're building out a third product that will take our goal of "End to End Ajax" even further. By the way, our company was founded by Paul Colton, who built JRun, the first (and wildly successful) Java servlet and JSP server; and Nico Nierenberg, the founder and chairman of Actuate. And we're well funded by Accel Partners.
What we are looking someone who:
• Loves web development, and is fascinated with what's going on in Web 2.0
• Is interested in finding ways to make web development easier.
• Is interested in building an incredibly dynamic and empowered online community that promotes learning and sharing
• Is wise enough to know when to re-use and/or hack existing web site components to do what's needed versus writing them anew
• Insists on keeping their hands dirty and building cool stuff
• Someone who likes to poke around with new tools and technologies, but who also knows how to put their head down and get stuff done
• Someone who could build the equivalent of a web-based iTunes on their own
The Opportunity:
• Create a community based website for the massive "Web 2.0" or Ajax developer community to:
o share experiences
o learn new development techniques
o provide feedback on our products
o helps establish Aptana as a thought leader
Responsibilities:
• Create a website that captures and retains the attention of busy developers.
• Choose the framework for the community site and code it from the ground up. (write lots of code)
• Interface with users to figure out what they want and hack it in
• Ensure the site integrates seamlessly with Aptana Studio
• Own our corporate website
• Collaborate with and/or manage interaction and visual designers to ensure ease of use.
• As much as possible, use our own tools to build and maintain the site (i.e. eat our own dog food)
Desired Qualifications:
• At least 3 years experience developing websites using the latest and greatest tools: Ruby on Rails, PHP, mysql, Ajax, Javascript, CSS, dynamic languages, wikis, bug tracking systems, open source development, blog tools, code sharing, feeds, RSS, mashups, etc.
• Very strong technical acumen and aptitude
• Passion for building community oriented websites
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong work ethic
• A strong sense of "what works" on the web that is informed by experience
Please submit resumes to: kathy@aptana.com. Thanks!