Synacor: Lead Perl Developer

Location: Buffalo, NY
URL: http://www.synacor.com

Are you passionate about writing outstanding code? Do you love working on products that users rave about? Do you thrive in an environment where creativity is at its finest? Do you enjoy tackling hard problems and have a track record delivering results? If you answered “No” to any of these questions there is no need to read on. Now that we have the attention of the candidates we are really after we are looking for a talented, driven and experienced Senior Developer rockstar who is looking for an opportunity to team up with other Perl rock stars in an exciting and growing company. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, passion for technology, and extensive Perl development experience. So if you are interested in building applications used by millions of people then Synacor is the place for you!

The Lead Perl Developer is responsible for development duties including:

• Development, documentation, and maintenance of APIs used by web-based applications in our portal and premium service platforms.

• Providing technical consultation and expertise to Product Managers and other Synacor staff members.

• Participating in technical planning and architectural exercises

• Conducting peer reviews in an agile environment

• Other duties as assigned.

The Senior Developer will have extensive experience in Modern Perl.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or the equivalent work experience.

• Ability to lead a small team of resources across one or more projects

• A minimum of five years experience in software or website development; proven experience developing large-scale database-driven applications a plus

• Strong professional experience programming with Perl

• Knowledge of Catalyst web application framework

• Must have experience with test-driven development

• Knowledge of Apache, mod_perl and Solr a plus

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate

What we’ll 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 with growth opportunities

• 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!

Synacor is not your typical 9 to 5 workplace. Our award winning culture doesn’t 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 that’s 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, Synacor’s 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.

To apply: To apply please visit our website; http://tbe.taleo.net/...ACOR&cws=1&rid=850