Description:
Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesnt stop at flexible work hours and 25 cent vending machines. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Teamwork is an everyday occurrence, and is made easy with our new open workspaces. Our leadership team understands that the best results come from collaboration, so we hire the best and brightest and then let them do what they do best: create cutting-edge products and provide exemplary customer service. Synacor's headquarters is located along Buffalo's waterfront in the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of nature is as easy as walking 1,000 feet or so to the water. We even have a lakefront gazebo with wi-fi connection! And if thats not enough, Synacor pays 100% of health care premiums for employees AND dependents, offers stock option participation, a healthy bonus potential and a very generous paid time off policy. Working with some of the largest cable, telecom and satellite providers, Synacors products and online services reach over 25 million high-speed Internet subscribers worldwide. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.
We are seeking a Web Architect who is a high-level technologist that will partner with the Product organization to help drive product innovation and specification, as well as provide guidance during development. They will be responsible for defining the technical architecture of Web applications. The ideal Web Architect has an extensive background in PHP application development in a high-volume environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Own the technical design of Web applications and write technical specifications, including information architecture, data design, and technical details
Work with product team to define software products by consulting during specification stage, performing research, developing prototypes or proofs-of-concept, participating in calls and vendor selection activities, and acting as an expert technical contributor.
Contribute to general development efforts by producing documentation and training materials and conducting training sessions.
Develop and maintain expertise in a wide range of industry technologies including cable/ISP billing and provisioning systems, end-to-end video distribution (IPTV) and DRM technologies, federated identity initiatives, and emerging Internet technologies. Generate proposals for the Executive team and conduct presentation/training sessions for Synacor staff. Participate in open source initiatives, standards organizations and industry groups
Work with the development teams to ensure implementation of the product vision.
Provide communication and integration point to other parts of Engineering, IT, and System organization including other architects to identify and address any issues or impact that projects might have on those areas
Other duties as assigned
What youll need to bring to the table:
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience building high traffic Rich Internet Web Applications
Deep knowledge and hands on experience with OO concepts (PHP, Python, Ruby, PERL)
Knowledge of CMS and content management strategies
Knowledge of XHTML/HTML, DHTML, XSLT, DOM, AJAX, JSON, JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, jQuery, YUI, Google Web ToolKit, CSS3 and HTML5, etc.
Great sense of integration design, page-less design, usability, and user experience
Significant experience in web analytics technologies and tools
Understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) concepts
Extensive understanding of web standards and compliance (W3C, 508, etc)
Knowledge and experience in web performance optimization
What well bring to the table:
100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
Award winning company culture
Casual dress and flexible environment
Generous paid time off
25 cent vending machines
Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
The opportunity to make a difference!
We are seeking a Web Architect who is a high-level technologist that will partner with the Product organization to help drive product innovation and specification, as well as provide guidance during development. They will be responsible for defining the technical architecture of Web applications. The ideal Web Architect has an extensive background in PHP application development in a high-volume environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Own the technical design of Web applications and write technical specifications, including information architecture, data design, and technical details
Work with product team to define software products by consulting during specification stage, performing research, developing prototypes or proofs-of-concept, participating in calls and vendor selection activities, and acting as an expert technical contributor.
Contribute to general development efforts by producing documentation and training materials and conducting training sessions.
Develop and maintain expertise in a wide range of industry technologies including cable/ISP billing and provisioning systems, end-to-end video distribution (IPTV) and DRM technologies, federated identity initiatives, and emerging Internet technologies. Generate proposals for the Executive team and conduct presentation/training sessions for Synacor staff. Participate in open source initiatives, standards organizations and industry groups
Work with the development teams to ensure implementation of the product vision.
Provide communication and integration point to other parts of Engineering, IT, and System organization including other architects to identify and address any issues or impact that projects might have on those areas
Other duties as assigned
What youll need to bring to the table:
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience building high traffic Rich Internet Web Applications
Deep knowledge and hands on experience with OO concepts (PHP, Python, Ruby, PERL)
Knowledge of CMS and content management strategies
Knowledge of XHTML/HTML, DHTML, XSLT, DOM, AJAX, JSON, JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, jQuery, YUI, Google Web ToolKit, CSS3 and HTML5, etc.
Great sense of integration design, page-less design, usability, and user experience
Significant experience in web analytics technologies and tools
Understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) concepts
Extensive understanding of web standards and compliance (W3C, 508, etc)
Knowledge and experience in web performance optimization
What well bring to the table:
100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
Competitive compensation package, including stock option grants (for eligible positions)
Award winning company culture
Casual dress and flexible environment
Generous paid time off
25 cent vending machines
Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
Monthly company connections (get to know your co-workers)
The opportunity to make a difference!
