Description
Trade Street Consulting has been asked to assist a unique and growing boutique, yet international software company with delivering a seasoned Java developer for a telecommuting perm role. This company is highly focused on preserving their creative and enjoyable culture. They also truly value a work-life balance. Anyone interested can send an update version of their Word Doc. resume, salary target and current location. The proper resource will be fully equipped and able to work autonomously and effectively out of a home office. This position does not require one to be onsite in an office.Start: asap
Location: remote worker
Interview: via Skype and possibly in person if you are in close proximity to other remote workers.
Citizenship: client is open to considering; US Citizens, EAD, Green Card. Candidates not requiring sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
Formal Job Description:
The Software Developer works as part of the IT team to maintain existing and develop new web applications and internal software systems used by the company. Through listening and collaboration with colleagues and customers, Software Developers are responsible delivering software solutions for business and operational requirements.
The successful Software Developer must have a commitment to working in a values-based environment and show enthusiasm for the work of the organization. This role requires telecommuting. A suitable home office or working space is essential. In addition, s/he must demonstrate the ability to:
Learn new technologies and programs.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients via email, phone, and face-to-face interactions. This includes interacting comfortably with global clients and those for whom English is not their primary language.
Manage and balance multiple projects, tasks, and details effectively.
Self-motivate and work independently and as part of a telecommuting team.
Use critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
The Software Developer must exhibit:
Desired Skills and Experience
Preferred Additional Experience
Notes from the hiring manager:
Why they need this person want to make the system more efficient, clients want new functionality and new products. This is a bandwidth need mostly…their project list is long. Also looking for someone with experience to bring in new ideas…from problem solving and experience and to pick up new technologies. Open to fresh ideas and initiative to solve problems.
The new hire will be provided laptop, monitor, software, vpn into the Data Center and some local client server apps.
To communicate and share updates and project information we do a lot of web conferencing within the company.
Person will work alone once they get comfortable initially with the environment.
Our company doesn’t write detailed specs…so this person will have to be comfortable tracking people down and understanding/gathering needs and then building out the solutions.
The company is diverse in background and culture. Languages, dialects, backgrounds, etc.
Their products are translated in 42 languages.
Company typically doesn’t pursue candidates that have been contractors who have bounced around every 6-12 months…but may be a person who contracted long term.
Quality and cultural fit are very important.
The company puts a heavy emphasis on work-life balance…40hr work weeks…benefits and vacation are better than most companies. Work hard during work hours, but then go enjoy your life.
Need strong initiative and self-direction, this role will not be micromanaged.
Have IT mtgs (via web) twice week…outside of that each person needs to perform autonomously.