Location: Multiple locations (US, India, UK)
URL: http://jobs.espncareers.com/
ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.
ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
This is a project position with an esimtated length of 18 months.
This position can be located in either Bristol, CT or Bangalore, India.
Responsibilitie:
The Software Engineer II will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of ESPN mobile applications on the Windows Phone 7 platform. The position requires an individual with the ability to work with a development team and ensure that ESPN standards of software quality are met. The position will also require significant hands-on development activities.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of professional software engineering experience and technically proficient in the following:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in .NET, managed code and C#/C++ programming languages
• Familiar with networking infrastructures and protocols including HTTP, SSL, SMTP, TCP/IP
• Experience with web technologies such as: WCF, IIS, REST, XML, ASP.NET
• Strong communication skills
• Experience collaborating and working with vendor development partners
• General understanding of MS Windows Phone Metro UI design principles, and familiarity with WP application approval process
• Experience in full life-cycle software development and the ability to work on multiple projects and deliver on time according to project schedules.
• Sound understanding of HTTP and how clients interact with REST-style web services.
• Applicants must be able to work both individually and in a team environment to achieve results in a deadline driven environment.
• Possess the strong ability or experience disseminating technical requirements and issues to a business and editorially-focused audience.
• Individual must be a self-starter that can drive projects forward with minimal management oversight.
• Must love sport and be willing to work (occasional) unsociable hours. • A strong sense of drive, ownership, passion and a commitment to the user experience Strong customer focus.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of professional software engineering experience and technically proficient in the following:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in .NET, managed code and C#/C++ programming languages
• Familiar with networking infrastructures and protocols including HTTP, SSL, SMTP, TCP/IP
• Experience with web technologies such as: WCF, IIS, REST, XML, ASP.NET
• Strong communication skills
• Experience collaborating and working with vendor development partners
• General understanding of MS Windows Phone Metro UI design principles, and familiarity with WP application approval process
• Experience in full life-cycle software development and the ability to work on multiple projects and deliver on time according to project schedules.
• Sound understanding of HTTP and how clients interact with REST-style web services.
• Applicants must be able to work both individually and in a team environment to achieve results in a deadline driven environment.
• Possess the strong ability or experience disseminating technical requirements and issues to a business and editorially-focused audience.
• Individual must be a self-starter that can drive projects forward with minimal management oversight.
• Must love sport and be willing to work (occasional) unsociable hours. • A strong sense of drive, ownership, passion and a commitment to the user experience Strong customer focus.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prefer candidates with experience in designing and implementing code for high-scale services.
• Experience with JavaScript, AJAX, and HTML5 is strongly desired.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding/experience of OO programming, preferably on Microsoft platform.
• The individual should have a passion for technology and change in the online environment.
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
ESPN, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.
To apply: For more information and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.espncareers.com/connecticut/digital-media/jobid2113251-project-software-engineer-ii-jobs
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