In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Software Developer (Web)

Company: Best Buy Canada Ltd. Subsidiary* (Siberra Corp.)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada

Posted: 26-March-2004

POSITION SUMMARY

New employment opportunities have been created as part of an exciting new venture that Best Buy Canada Ltd. has undertaken. The venture focuses on developing industry-leading software that can service the on-line digital imaging customer.

As a new employee, you would be joining a small team of highly skilled developers, project leaders, and marketers dedicated to scaling software solutions for large customers around the world, within 6 months or less.  As a member of a small team, you may be required to step outside your comfort zone and take on tasks that are new or unique to a situation.  To support clients on an on-going basis and cope during peak demand periods, innovative and efficient work habits will be required.

An experienced programmer is required immediately to maintain and enhance web-based applications currently in production. Experience is a must due to the independence, and self-direction that will be required to troubleshoot and introduce enhancements into an existing code base on time and on budget.

Responsibilities will encompass:

-          Detailed design of software modules

-          Providing work plan estimates for design and development tasks

-          Coding

-          Unit and integration testing

-          Diagnosing and resolving production issues

-          Maintaining documentation

-          Communicating effectively with management and other team members

In time, as a Software Developer, you may be required to design, develop, and deliver new web-based applications for the digital imaging market. As the company grows, you may be asked to lead a team of developers in delivering varying product releases and enhancements within tight timelines.

As a subsidiary of Best Buy Canada Ltd., Siberra will leverage the experience and values of Best Buy Canada Ltd. Best Buy Canada Ltd. has extensive experience in retailing consumer electronics products to the consumer and is currently focused on expanding both product breadth and market penetration in Canada and abroad. This position requires the ability to travel.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS

-          5 Years Work Experience

-          Extensive development and design experience in PHP and additional experience in C++ is preferred

-          Solid knowledge of web-based application design and implementation methodology

-          Extensive experience with SQL and relational databases, ideally Oracle

-          Knowledge of Linux, Unix, Apache Web Server, PERL Scripts, and other open source software is an asset

-          Ability to lead and direct a development team is strongly recommended

-          Experience in a digital imaging technology and software is an asset

-          Completed at a minimum the equivalent of a BCIT (College) diploma

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