Some job postings today

Some job postings today. Please send all resumes to jobs [@] mclady.net

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Listing # 1
Channel Sales Manager, Network Monitoring Company (Western Region US or Northwest)

C round startup, profitable, is looking for a channel sales manager that has experience with HP Openview, BMC, etc. Monitoring software companies. They are on an IPO trail.

Position is desired in the western US but can also be located in Dallas.

120k Base with backend commissions.

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Listing # 2
Game Producer, Gaming Startup (San Francisco, CA)

Game Producer, Project Manager, Game Development

75-100K DOE

Profitable rapdily growing Internet Gaming company seeks a Producer to manage the design and development of downloadable games. The Producer will be responsible for budgeting game development, identifying the appropriate internal/external resources to create the game, managing the QA process, and preparing the product to be released to the general public. The Producer will work closely with programmers, artists, sound designers, testers, and members of the executive team.

* Manage projects from product conception and design through development and launch for downloadable games
* Review game designs and provide direction with respect to all aspects of production, including game play, UI, client/server considerations, performance, difficulty level, and file size constraints
* Identify resources and negotiate contracts with programmers, artists, sound designers, and testers to develop the games
* Manage production schedules to ensure agreed upon milestones are delivered on time, design documents are kept current, and budgets are maintained
* Develop marketing materials to support product launches, including product descriptions, screen shots, banner ads, FAQs, and dedicated web pages
* Manage distribution of games on other web sites taking into account different art, installer, and wrapper requirements
* Develop post-launch strategy for creating retail, mobile phone, international, and Mac ports
* Provide training for customer support team
* Maintain ongoing updates and releases of existing products
* Evangelize game with internal staff and external partners
Requirements:
* Manage effectively across organization including onsite staff, remote employees, contractors, and international development resources
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Outstanding organizational and project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and keeping projects on track (Microsoft Project skills a strong plus)
* Superior attention to detail
* Strong understanding of how to manage across different disciplines with differing goals and aggressive deadlines
* Must be a self-starter
* Ability to work effectively in both individual and team settings
* Prior experience in producing PC games, preferably downloadable online games
* Strong technical knowledge to evaluate feasibility of design documents and tradeoffs when considering implementation plans
* Minimum 4-year college degree (MBA a plus)
* Passion for games
* Benefits include paid time off, stock options, 401(k), employee bonus plan, and medical/dental insurance.

No 3rd parties or agencies
unable to sponsor H1-b candidates
No Relocation | Local Candidates please

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Listing # 3
Art Director, Gaming Company (San Francisco, CA)

Profitable rapdily growing Internet Gaming company seeks an Art Director to manage a team of talented artists in the design and production of art for all downloadable and web-based games.

This person needs to be extremely creative and proficient, with a solid understanding of 2D and 3D graphics.

In addition, the Art Director must be well-versed in creating backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI.

This job will cover all aspects of art design including particle effects, animation, color choices, logo treatments, and more.

he Art Director will be responsible for each phase of production from concept design to post-production work. This person must be flexible enough to address a large variety of art styles as they relate to games in different genres.

* Supervise a team of internal/external artists, identifying the appropriate needs and resources to support the growing business
* Inspire creativity and style that will continue to innovate how art can be used in a game
* Manage state-of-the-art graphic design and production for all games (predominantly downloadable PC and web-based games, but also includes mobile, Xbox, Mac and other platforms)
* Provide visual direction during the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of game development
* Work closely with producers, developers and game designers to maximize the overall player experience
* Present concepts and ideas for game development and marketing materials
* Keep production tools current to support ongoing art needs
* Schedule, budget, and track all art assets

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High level of creativity whose art choices will appeal to the casual gamer market
* Ability to provide constructive, specific feedback on concepts, styles, color choices, and processes,
* Careful attention to licensed IP requirements and style guides
* Clear understanding of how to integrate backgrounds, characters, objects, and UI to ensure continuity, clarity, and enhanced gameplay
* 5-10 years prior management experience
* Shipped at least 3-5 high quality games as an Art Director
* Strong technical knowledge to integrate art into a game
* Solid ability to weave game play with storytelling art
* Thorough understanding of art production processes for downloadable and web-based games
* Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and 3D software packages
* Understanding of file size optimization
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Well-organized and systematic in approach to tasks
* Requires positive attitude for an energetic start-up environment.

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Listing # 4
Sales and Pre-sales roles, Storage Software (Chicago, IL)

Sales, Account Management, Territory Development, Storage

90-100k Base DOE on target 125-150K

Exciting opportunity to join a leading edge company in the storage space.
Seeking strong hunters with experience developing territory and client base from the ground up. Break out opportunity to develop Central and South East regions. Will be responsible for selling software and solutions offerings. Account Managers are the driving force for identifying and closing large-scale revenue opportunities for our products to corporations.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of five years proven ability solving business problems through the use of technology solutions
* Track record of consistent over-achievement in strategic sales within Financial, Legal and Healthcare verticals with a proven record of exceeding target in last full quota year
* Strong prospecting and lead generation skills is a must
* Applications or storage software experience is desirable
* Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
* Proven experience employing a solution and consulting selling methodology to achieve quantifiable business benefits for our customers
* Knowledge of Operating Platforms, PC Systems, Windows, and Microsoft Office

No agencies or 3rd party candidates
unable to sponsor H1-b candidates

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Listing # 5
GM, YorZ (Bay Area or Telecommute)

Are you an accomplished product or marketing manager with the ambition to run your own company? Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the helm and a massive equity stake in a rapidly growing web startup? Does the prospect of helping thousands of people improve their careers excite you? If so, talk to us.

We are successful serial entrepreneurs with deep web experience. We seek a General Manager to run our latest venture � YorZ.com (http://www.yorz.com). We�ve spent over a year refining the service and, in recent months, it has started to take off with thousands of users and growth is accelerating. We believe the company is poised to grow even more rapidly over the next several months as we introduce several exciting new features and marketing programs. Our revenue model is proven and we believe that the business can generate significant revenue within the next 12-24 months.

The General Manager will be the company�s lead executive with overall responsibility for all facets of the business including marketing, operations, product management, and management of a small team.

We will continue to fund the business as a bootstrapped startup with significant technical development capabilities.

Requirements:

* Entrepreneurial zeal and creativity
* Passion for and experience with web communities
* Strong product, marketing, and operations sensibilities
* Prior experience as a product manager and / or marketer of online community products strongly desired
* Ability to devote a min. of 20+ hours / week on an equity-only compensation plan

Compensation:

Significant (founder-level) equity stake in the business. While current funds are limited, we could also make a small cash stipend available to cover minimal living expenses. Future cash compensation will depend on profitability of the venture.

Current students at top business schools and recent graduates of top business schools are encouraged to apply. Marketing and product managers with 2-4 years work experience at top web and software companies are also encouraged to apply.

Location � We are based in the Bay Area, but we believe the right candidate could be based anywhere in the United States.

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Listing # 6
Applications Operations Analyst, CleverSet (Seattle)

CleverSet is looking to bring on an Application Operations Analyst. They are looking for a permanent employee through the contract to perm process. They would hire strait perm if they are 100% on the candidate.

This person primary skill will be:
� Managing the Tomcat server in a Unix environment
o Make configure changes to memory utilization across the application.
o View and address Unix and Application error logs for all clients.
o Make the application scaleable for future expansion.
o Experience installing and configuring Tomcat

Websphere & Jboss experience is a bonus.

They have a dev team owning the intellectual properties of the company and an infrastructure team. This person will handle the Application Operations space bridging the gap between these two teams. They need a go getter preferable from a small environment that is about getting the job done; not following lengthy process. They also need someone that is very organized and will run through daily tasks to monitor and proactively fix issues that may otherwise stop the application from running. No travel is required. This is close to 8 hours a day 5 days a week job aside from outages and pager sharing responsibility.

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Listing # 7
Senior Software Engineer, hawkeye|GROUP (Seattle, WA)

Application Analyst/Developer 2

At hawkeye|GROUP doing the right thing is at the core of all we do for our employees and clients. Every day we strive to maintain and foster a collaborative workplace that attracts, retains, empowers and grows incredible individuals who are passionate about delivering creative, innovative solutions. Our experienced teams have specialties in strategic planning, data/analytics, loyalty programs, promotions, and retail services. We believe the GROUP�s most valuable asset is the individual employee. We value excellence and don�t believe that you need to wear a business suit to provide expertise and creative solutions for our clients. Our relaxed but dynamic and challenging environment encourages each individual to strengthen and develop business skills.

Our Kent, WA office is seeking a(n) Application Analyst/Developer 2 to join the hawkeye team.

Do you want to build leading edge web based applications for clients like Cisco, Microsoft, and HP? Do you want to join a financially strong mid sized high tech company that has been in business over 20 years? Interested? Then read on and see if you�re a good candidate.

Hawkeye | Cohesion, a Seattle-based marketing communications and software development company has an immediate opening at our headquarters in Kent, Washington (suburb of Seattle) for a cutting-edge, Mid to Senior level application analyst/developer. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who has solid development skills, is current with the latest Microsoft development technologies, and has a desire to participate in the full lifecycle application development of world-class applications. The right candidate is a hands-on developer, someone who uses the tools everyday and works unsupervised on all aspects of software development.

This permanent position offers a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, full benefit package and flexible work hours with potential for telecommuting after first 6 months. It is a great opportunity for a strong .NET / SQL Server developer to join our cutting edge IT Team servicing our worldwide client base.

Core Requirements:

� 4 year Bachelor Degree
� 3+ years SQL Server
� 3+ years Application Development (using Microsoft Technologies)
� 3+ years Web Application Development Skills

Expert Level:

� SQL Server
� .NET Tools (Visual Studio.NET) and Framework
� ASP.NET

Strong Proficiency:

� HTML / CSS / DHTML, Client Side Scripting, C#
� XMLHTTP / SOAP / Web Services
� Requirements Analysis, Application Design
� MCAD/MCSD Certification (nice to have)

Perform a variety of programming duties including both program maintenance and new program creation, testing and documentation for application software for H | C departments and clients under the direction of a Sr. Developer or the I.S. Lead Developer. Assist in system design and requirements definitions. Operate from established departmental systems, programming, testing and documentation standards under general direction. Job receives moderate supervision, and decisions are restricted to developing solutions to system requirements and program function.

? Provide programming of web-based GUIs, statistical reports, database management programs including data conditioning and decision-support systems, desktop database publishing and other database marketing applications.

? Perform necessary analysis, including development/elaboration of functional specifications; provide time quotations on proposed application development or enhancement work.

? Create specifications / define requirements for applications and application enhancements with limited assistance.

? Provide assistance and training to other personnel in the I.S. Department as required.

? Participate in development of I.S. Department internal standards, operating procedures, tactical and strategic planning.

? Develop supporting application and process documentation for client and internal applications under direction of Sr. Developer or IS Lead Developer. Provide training on application where necessary. Automate and deploy applications in a production environment.

? Provide Network hardware/software support as required.

Qualifications:

? Bachelor degree and minimum of 2 years technical programming education and minimum 3 years experience programming utilizing SQL and one or more of the following; VB.NET, Web Services or ASP.NET.

? Thorough knowledge of two or more programming languages.

? Working knowledge of computerized business application systems.

? Excellent time and priority management abilities.

? Problem solving/analytical abilities for solving program software logic conditions.

? Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and listening skills.

? Ability to implement moderately complex application development projects from beginning to end.

? Ability to work independently with limited supervision, and with other department personnel effectively to accomplish project goals.

Benefits:

� Health plan
� Dental plan
� Vision plan
� Prescription plan
� Flexible Spending Account (FSA) � Medical and Dependent Care
� Basic Life, AD&D Insurance
� Supplemental Life Insurance (offered)
� 401k program (including employer matching)
� Short Term and Long Term Disability
� Paid Time Off
� Employee Assistance Program

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Listing # 8
Flash/Actionscript Developer, Lincoln Bay (Seattle, WA)

Front-end Web Developer
Tracking Code
R4655-C
Job Description
As the nation�s leading provider of retailing solutions for the automotive industry�and with more than decade of experience at the leading edge of its market�Our client offers Senior Design Integrators the opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that is characterized by continual growth and product evolution A client Senior Design Integrator has a passion for Flash programming, front-end code, interface design, and mentoring others. You know how to utilize Flash, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS and JSP technologies to support interface design efforts for Cobalt products. This job requires strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and spoken), a compulsive respect for deadlines, creative imagination, serious technical chops, and an ability to roll with and contribute to a disciplined-but-entrepreneurial work environment. If this sounds like you, read on.

Primary Responsibilities
� Take static Flash files from Design; reconstruct as needed to work with dynamic data.
� Provide informed, innovative recommendations regarding the use of Flash and JSP/HTML/CSS/DHTML to meet a variety of business needs.
� Communicate changing project requirements and priorities to project teams.
� Mentor other Integrators and Designers in Flash development practices and strategies.
� Create efficient, imaginative and sophisticated solutions to front-end problems.
� Develop high quality, front-end code following established Integration processes.
� Function as liaison between Design and Development to ensure accurate implementation of specified design and functionality.
� Assess the technical feasibility of proposed designs.
� Evaluate workflow diagrams and initial mock-ups; make technology recommendations that support optimal construction, maintenance and performance.
� Estimate the time needed to complete the Integration phase of projects.
� Keep abreast of the latest developments in Internet technologies.
� Track and enter time consistently.
Required Skills
� A college degree or equivalent experience.
� 2-3 years of integration experience in a software development environment, interactive agency, design firm, or Web-publishing environment.
� Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal).
� Expert-level Flash ActionScript (versions 1 and 2) moves.
� Experience developing Flash applications utilizing OOP practices.
� A demonstrated ability to import and manipulate dynamic XML data using ActionScript.
� Expert-level chops hand-coding HTML 3.2 and up.
� Advanced proficiency with cross-browser/platform CSS, DHTML, and JavaScript.
� Facility with JSP or other related technology (ASP or PHP) and some knowledge of Java.
� Advanced Homesite; intermediate-to-advanced Photoshop, Illustrator/Freehand, Visio.
� Strong knowledge of Perforce (or other version control system).
� Can work in a development environment with build and configuration management tools.
� Comfortable in Windows, Unix, and Mac environments.
� Proficient with graphics cutting and optimization issues.
� Detail-oriented; able to work and manage files in an extremely organized manner.
� Able to balance the needs of Design and Development to find effective solutions.
Based in Seattle, Our client has offices in Detroit; Columbus, Ohio; Redwood City, California; and Bangalore, India. In addition, Our client hires all over the US for positions in the field. Automotive retailing solutions continue to be a growth industry as more and more dealerships and manufacturers recognize the operational efficiencies and the extraordinary marketing potential of Our clients technology. Accordingly, Cobalt�s customer base and its need for talented, creative and hardworking individuals continue to grow.

Our client�s work environment is fast-paced, energized, informal and fun, but with a serious focus on quality, customer service, innovation, and an ongoing commitment to excellence. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents (including domestic partners), life insurance, paid vacation time, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, 401K with match, employee referral bonuses, stock option plan, subsidized parking and free bus pass, onsite gym, and more. For more information, go to www.cobaltgroup.com.
Job Location
Seattle, WA, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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Listing # 9
Account Manager – Search, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

LookSmart provides relevant content, advertising and technology solutions for consumers, advertisers and publishers. LookSmart’s 180+ vertical search sites are where consumers look for what they need, offering essential search results and web tools to find, save and share articles. In addition to proprietary vertical properties, LookSmart’s advertiser distribution network includes syndicated publishers and search engine partners that maximize advertiser ROI. LookSmart also offers a customizable set of syndicated solutions for publishers to grow their advertiser relationships and audience.

LookSmart is looking for a hardworking, proactive Account Manager – Search. This position will be based in San Francisco and responsible for ensuring that the needs of advertisers are being supported. The Account Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of LookSmart’s existing advertiser relationships. Measures of success include revenue delivered vs. targets, up-sell and optimization effectiveness, client satisfaction and retention levels, and contribution to overall account team and business unit.

Responsibilities include:
� Manage the scheduling, production and implementation of online advertising campaigns.
� Interface with sales teams to transition new ad campaigns from contract to launch.
� Support creative/technical related inquiries by customers.
� Prepare and monitor daily and monthly campaign performance
� Own campaign management, campaign analysis and optimization
� Identify and implement client growth opportunities.
� Monitor and help correct any delivery or inventory issues
� Act as the primary contact point for all client issues and provide the “customer voice” to other teams at LookSmart

Required Qualifications/Skills:
� Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
� Experience using one or more Internet ad serving systems
� Very high-level of accuracy, keen attention to detail and comprehensive, data-driven problem solving
� 1 to 2 years experience in interactive media and advertising including familiarity with CPC, CPM, CPA pricing models
� Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
� Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to converse with internal departments as well as clients/agencies.
� Strong organizational and analytic skills
� Experience with troubleshooting
� Contract negotiation experience
� Client service background
� Consultative approach to campaign management and optimization
� Ability to strategically prioritize workload based on client type, and handle multiple client issues

Preferred Skills
� Familiarity with PPC search marketing, a plus

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Listing # 10
Sr. Account Services Manager, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

LookSmart’s Publisher Services Group is seeking a Sr. Account Services Manager based in San Francisco to support customers who license LookSmart’s AdCenter for Publishers. The product is an ASP software solution enabling publishers to manage CPC advertiser relationships and display of ads on a network of publisher web sites. We are seeking a hands-on consultant and client coach to build strong, lasting relationships with partners by understanding their needs and business objectives. Must be able to understand complex software products and articulate the needs of the Customer into tangible approaches to increase revenue.

Responsibilities include:
- Will work with various groups within LookSmart (Product, Marketing, Ad Operations, Finance and Engineering) to implement, maintain and enhance partner co- branded sites.
- Identify, propose and implement new traffic driving opportunities within account base including new product features/enhancements, marketing programs and new technology.
- Collaborate with clients to devise strategies on ways to improve clients� business
- Track, report, monitor and communicate performance of each partnership, as frequently as specific contract require.
- Will work closely with clients to facilitate training and help them drive revenue through the system.
- Work with team members to compile general performance metrics for the Partnership Portfolio as a whole, with particular emphasis on tracking performance against goals set by management on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Requirements:
- Minimum 5 – 8 years’ account management/account executive experience
- Proven track record of ability to forge and maintain good business relationships
- Prior management consulting experience a plus
- Excellent communication and presentations skills with top-notch customer service approach
- Proven experience in using quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess partnership performance and make recommendations for each account.
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced work environment and to demonstrate thoughtful leadership in assessing problems/opportunities and recommending an approach to solving problems and pursuing opportunities
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment, liaising with all other organizations within LookSmart including Product, Finance, Engineering, Sales, Ad Operations, Marketing
- General understanding of the Internet and of the media and business models that have shaped it. Will need to gain deep insight into competitive landscape and stay across all changes in each partner’s segment.
- Creative problem-solving approach and demonstrated analytical skills

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in text format (no attachments)and include “Sr. Account Services Manager – yorz” in subject line. For additional information, please visit www.looksmart.com. EOE

About LookSmart
LookSmart provides relevant content, advertising and technology solutions for consumers, advertisers and publishers. LookSmart’s 180+ vertical search sites are where consumers look for what they need, offering essential search results and web tools to find, save and share articles. In addition to proprietary vertical properties, LookSmart’s advertiser distribution network includes syndicated publishers and search engine partners that maximize advertiser ROI. LookSmart also offers a customizable set of syndicated solutions for publishers to grow their advertiser relationships and audience. LookSmart is based in San Francisco.

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Listing # 11
Quality Assurance Engineers – 2 Openings, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

Quality Assurance Engineer

The Quality Assurance team is looking for two (2) talented QA Engineers to become the part of a dynamic team. The position covers a broad range of QA methodologies and requires an in-depth knowledge of the practices of QA. The individuals for this position should be well versed in all aspects of QA and have a proven track record of accomplishment.

Responsibilities:
- Lead the quality assurance efforts of development teams
- Test products against specifications
- Lead the testing activities of others, when appropriate, in unit and acceptance testing
- Coordinate integration testing across development groups, when necessary
- Track issues through resolution
- Communicate product issues to management and escalate as necessary
- Develop automated scripts to aid in testing
- Provide feedback to software developers and designers to eliminate defects within the product
- Develop, publish, and maintain QA documentation for test plans and test results
- Review and assess issue reports submitted by users for validity and priority

Qualifications:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to understand complex technical applications at a deep level
- Working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
- Ability to write test scripts and harnesses using perl and SQL as appropriate
- Understanding of relevant technologies (e.g. databases, C++/Java, UNIX)

Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor�s degree in relevant technical field
- 2+ years experience in a software testing environment
- equivalent combination of education and experience

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Listing # 12
Sr. Security Engineer, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

LookSmart is seeking an experienced Sr. Security Engineer who has detailed knowledge of Unix and web application security. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of how to design and implement systems and applications for strong security as well as forensic experience.

Responsibilities:
- Document enterprise wide security guidelines and practices.
- Define overall system security standards and methods.
- Coordinate emergency response on security related issues.
- Develop firewall rulesets to implement security policy
- Identify security vulnerabilities at the network, system and application level and oversee their mitigation.
- Manage internal and external penetration testing and intrusion detection systems.
- Monitor bug-tracking and security alert mailing lists as appropriate
- Educate developers on techniques for secure coding
- Develop threat models for platforms and applications, and assess operational risks against those threat models
- Develop and implement security acceptance testing for new products.

Requirements:
- BS (MS preferred) in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 5+ years experience with Unix environments and 2+ years with a focus on Linux and web application security.
- CISSP
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management.
- Independent problem-solving, self-direction.
- Experience with Cisco FWSM a plus.
- Checkpoint VPN-1 and CCSA certification a plus.

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Listing # 13
Sr. Software Engineer – Furl, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

Are you familiar with Web 2.0? Are you an active user of tagging applications, like Furl. net, or del.icious?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology improving social bookmarking application?
Are you a proactive, intelligent, motivated individual * who is able to work well in groups or individually?

If so, LookSmart is currently seeking a Sr. Software Engineer based in San Francisco to work on the Furl.net platform.

Responsibilities:
* Participate in the architecture and design of Furl systems
* Work closely with product management and other developers to design and develop technical solutions to address business needs.
* Analyze and design technical solutions for social bookmarking / tagging platform.
* Create and write technical design specifications for application development
* Program to technical design specifications in multiple languages
* Debug, troubleshoot, complete unit testing, and work with QA to ensure a successful and smooth launch of each production release.
* Document and submit appropriate code reviews in accordance with existing documentation templates
* Production Support

Requirements:
* BS in Computer Science or equivalent field
* Understanding of the software development process
* Knowledge of and experience in working with Java, SQL, Linux, Apache, Tomcat, Jboss, Lucene, JSP, HTML
* Strong knowledge of Internet technologies, and understanding of social bookmarking, tagging industry.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Must be a proactive, intelligent, motivated individual, with the ability to work in groups or individually.

Preferred qualifications:
* Experience using Furl.net
* 5 + years of experience preferred
* Organization and detail-orientation
* Self-starter * requires little management
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience and understanding of STRUTS, Hybernate, templates, DB
* Ability to work on both back-end and front-end technologies.

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Listing # 14
Jr. Systems Administrator, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

LookSmart is currently seeking a Junior System Administrator based in San Francisco. This role is responsible for performing first level troubleshooting of LookSmart’s production services. Working with system administrators and senior Network Operations Center staff, will monitor LookSmart’s systems and networks for problems, follow established corrective action procedures and escalate when necessary. This includes maintaining and updating procedures for problem resolution. Additionally, will perform basic administration, software installs and data updates on LookSmart’s systems and networks, and interact with customers and partners to gather information on and communicate status of LookSmart services. Part of a 24×7 support team, evening and weekend working hours will be required.

Requirements:
-1 or more years of Unix system administration experience.
-Basic understanding of Unix-based and Windows operating systems and networking and Internet principles.
-Ability to understand simple scripts in some administrative language (Perl, sh, etc.)
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Capable of interacting with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather data about production issues.
-Ability to reliably follow documented procedures.

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Listing # 15
Systems Administrator II, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

Systems Administrator II (Windows/Linux)
LookSmart is currently seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator II to join our Web Search team based in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have experience in the maintenance of scalable networks of heterogeneous systems and demonstrated ability in performing systems administration tasks following policies and procedures that support 24×7 operation. This position includes off hours, on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliable, correct operation of production services with 24×7 uptime
- Assist with the web search crawl and index cycles
- Work with development to successfully launch new iterations of software.
- Create documentation and training for system operation and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with other systems administrators and development to meet company goals, identify solutions to problems and proactively seek improvements in reliability and performance of LookSmart products

Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a system administrator in a large heterogeneous environment, experience with both Microsoft windows and Linux operating systems is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining procedures clearly and writing basic documentation.
- Familiarity with most operating system commands and utilities; can edit files, issue commands, navigate through the file system, and use I/O redirection.
- Familiarity with networked/distributed computing environment concepts; for example, can administer routing and remote access service, add a workstation to a network, and mount remote filesystems.
- Familiarity with most common system administration tools and processes including machine boot/shutdown, user and group account administration, and disk maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Scripting language familiarity (Perl, bash, ksh, or VBScript)
- BSCS or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Independent problem-solving, self-direction.
- Able to follow instructions well.
- Familiarity with CVS or other version control systems (rcs, Perforce, SourceForge)
- Experience with hardware and software RAID solutions, 3rd party file systems and volume managers (e.g. Veritas), experience managing distributed filesystem architectures (NFS, AFS, DFS, etc)

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Listing # 16
QA Manager, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

LookSmart is currently seeking a QA Manager to lead QA efforts in our Paid Listings group based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities:
- Lead QA efforts across multiple functional areas by:
- Attracting, retaining, mentoring, and managing a QA team
- Communicating product issues to management, escalating as necessary
- Project managing QA efforts across all functional areas individually, and in a coordinated fashion for integration testing
- Reviewing and improving QA test plans developed by QA analysts/engineers
- Process managing QA efforts by identifying areas for improvement, developing consensus for and implementing process changes, and by monitoring adherence to process
- Reporting on QA status across all functional areas weekly
- Lead the quality assurance efforts of development teams in owned functional areas by:
- Developing, publishing, and maintaining QA documentation for test plans and test results
- Testing products against specifications
- Performing post-launch validation
- Leading the testing activities of developers in unit testing
- Leading the testing activities of QA engineers and constituents in acceptance testing
- Tracking issues through resolution
- Developing automated scripts to aid in testing
- Providing feedback to developers to eliminate defects in the product
- Cross-train in the QA efforts of all functional areas
- Review issue reports submitted by users. Assess reports for validity and priority
Required Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to understand at a deep level complex technical applications
- Working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
- Comfort working in UNIX and Windows environments, specifically with file system access, running and editing scripts and batch processes, and with editing tools
- Knowledge of perl, Java, and HTML
- Understanding of relevant technologies (e.g. databases, C++/Java, UNIX)
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field and 5+ years experience in a software testing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Listing # 17
Account Executive, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

Job description:
The Account Executive (AE) will be responsible for generating new business by identifying and selling Internet advertising to potential clients. This position is located in San Francisco and will cover a defined territory. Will be expected to make daily outbound calls to prospects and will be responsible for communicating and presenting LookSmart’s offerings, closing new accounts, and working with Account Management to ensure advertisers’ success.

Job Requirements:
- 3 -4 years sales experience selling search, banner ads, and/or internet ad space
- Strong sales skills including prospecting, forecasting, presenting, and closing
- Proven track record at achieving measurable goals
- Outstanding people skills. Strong written and oral communication skills
- Self motivated with a strong ability to support and motivate others
- Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to meet deadlines
- Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent self-management skills
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and internet proficiency a must
- B.S. or B.A. degree, preferably in Marketing or Business Administration, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
- Advertising/search/agency related experience
- Previous experience using Salesforce.com is highly desirable

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Listing # 18
Account Services Manager, LookSmart (San Francisco, CA)

ACCOUNT SERVICES MANAGER

LookSmart’s Publisher Services Group is seeking an Account Services Manager to support customers who license LookSmart’s AdCenter for Publishers. The product is an ASP software solution enabling publishers to manage CPC advertiser relationships and display of ads on a network of publisher web sites. Individuals must be able to understand complex software products and work closely with clients to facilitate training and help them drive revenue through the system. Candidates must work with cross-functional teams to implement, maintain and enhance partner relationships. Must be able to articulate the needs of the Customer into tangible approaches to increasing revenue.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify, propose and implement new traffic driving opportunities within account base including new product features/enhancements, marketing programs and new technology.
- Track, report, monitor and communicate performance of each partnership, as frequently as specific contract requires.
- Work with various groups within LookSmart (Product, Marketing, Ad Operations, Finance and Engineering) to implement, maintain and enhance partner co- branded sites.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with partners by understanding their needs and business objectives.
- Work with other team members to compile general performance metrics for the Partnership Portfolio as a whole, with particular emphasis on tracking performance against goals set by management on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Requirements:

- Excellent communication and presentations skills with top-notch customer service.
- Creative problem-solving approach especially with regards to complex software solutions.
- Ability to quickly understand client issues and work with them to solve problems and train on solutions.

- Ability to work successfully in a team environment, with other organizations within LookSmart including Product, Finance, Engineering, Sales, Ad Operations, Marketing.
- Ability to learn quickly and understand the dynamics of paid search. Will need to gain deep insight into competitive landscape and stay up to date with changes in each partner’s segment.
- Excellent analytical and computer skills, specifically MS Excel.

Qualifications:
- Minimum BS degree.

- 0-3 years prior experience in account services, or working ASP software or online advertising business are preferred, but not pre-requisites.

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Listing # 19
Marketing Programs Manager $90k-$115k + 10%, CRM/Managed Services Firm (Suburbs of Chicago) –

Marketing Programs Manager
Base $90k-115k + 10%
For CRM/Managed Services firm in far north burb � Chicago, IL
No relo allocation; must be US Citizen, PR, Green Card or TN Visa Holder

The Marketing Programs Manager position at this client company is responsible for developing and executing initiatives as part of their overall marketing plan. The results of the marketing initiatives will be to create awareness of the company in the market place and generate new sales opportunities for our firm. In some cases the person in this position will be leading initiatives and in other cases they will function as a team member.

Describe Role:
Examples of initiatives and programs this person will work on include:

Events: Planning and executing Company’s participation in specific contact center, industry vertical or partner related events. Responsibilities include: managing communication with the event sponsor, completing the agreement for Company’s participation, managing the event budget, arranging for an Companys� display booth with collateral, and managing telemarketing campaigns to drive attendance to events.

Collateral: Leading the development of collateral that communicates specific business issues and Companys� solutions that address these issues, i.e., white paper on behavior based trends and analytics. These collateral pieces will at the same time be congruent with Company’s brand messages and overall positioning in the market–offering its clients sound marketing and businesses strategies to optimize their market advantages on-line, in-print and in-person

Presentations: Development of PowerPoint decks that communicate Company’s overall message and specific solution and industry messages. This person will need to have well developed PowerPoint skills to improve Company’s graphical presentations.

Integrated Marketing programs. Programs will be developed to communicate a focused message to the market and develop sales leads through multiple, integrated initiatives with coordinated execution that may include: collateral piece, telemarketing campaign, webex event and executive breakfast series.

Required Skills/Experience:
� Event management experience including both planning and execution.
� Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
� Collateral development.
� PowerPoint presentation development.
� Team player.
� Flexible to adapt to new responsibilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects (initiatives) simultaneously

Desired Skills/Experience:
� Experience in similar positions at professional services firms. For example, a person that performed this job at Inforte or Diamond Cluster.
� Someone performing this role at a managed services firm would also be a good fit, i.e., Salesforce.com

Additional Information:
Candidates must be willing to travel as needed for event participation. Travel will be domestic and approximately 25 days per year.

This will be a great opportunity for a person that has the required skills/experience for this position for the following reasons:

- The person will have a significant impact on the growth of Company’s sales pipeline and revenue that will be visible throughout the firm and rewarding on a personal basis.

- Hiring Manager�s management style is to totally empower people in their jobs, which makes people on his team motivated so they can perform to the best of their ability.

- Company is on the upswing and will start to grow rapidly, which means a lot of growth opportunity for the person in this position depending on their objectives

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Listing # 20
Sr. Business Analyst, iVedha Inc (Herndon, VA)

Partner with Business and learn what they do so completely to be considered the SME on the subject. Act as the focal point for all departments coming to you as the Business expert for knowledge and clarifications.
Must Qualifications:
� Having worked with Business owners as primary Role.
� Have requisite pro or doors
� Have complex Accounting System knowledge (Not technical knowledge but business knowledge) experience.
� This position requires strong analytical and problem solving skills. It requires the ability to synthesize large amounts of moderately complex to complex data from multiple source systems to complete root cause analysis and discern potential processing and/or control issues. Strong knowledge of servicing and acquisition data, Client�s systems, Investor Reporting processes, and the secondary mortgage market are key to success in this position.
� This position requires a person who is able to work with minimal supervision and is able to manage multiple project assignments and competing priorities. Individual must have strong communication skills and work to develop strong relationships with peers, internal and external customers and IT counterparts.
Responsibilities
� Responsible for implementing large complex system projects. Act as business lead for one or more sub-projects and ensure synchronization with other simultaneous sub projects.
� Work closely with Business partner (s) to understand business processes and gather and define effective and accurate business requirements, define test methodology and execute testing, handle system certification and support roll out and training. Responsible for ensuring that requirements meet the needs of external and internal users of the system and must include proper accounting and process controls. Requirements include both new business systems as well as existing system enhancements.
� Work closely with CIS partner (s) to review technical specifications.
� Responsibilities may include establishing and monitoring sub-project plan, milestones, and deliverables to include: analysis, definition and documentation of business requirements and detailed project scope, issue tracking and resolution, identification of control points and critical path to ensure project objectives are met timely.
� Create comprehensive test suite to validate new functionality. Develop comprehensive user acceptance test plans, user acceptance test scripts and other relevant test documentation. This includes creating test scenarios and expected results. Participate in user acceptance test execution and problem report resolution.
� Participate in activities to support the rollout of the new system(s) by preparing training material and provide training to internal and external users and contribute to establishment of future policies, procedures and standards.
� Develop metrics and establish benchmarks for evaluating success.
� Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

� A bachelor�s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and business experience. MBA/CPA a plus.
� A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, acquisitions, project management, business operations and knowledge of secondary mortgage activities.
� Successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities. Candidate must have a keen understanding of Client�s data and systems and a strong understanding of Investor Reporting and Operation processes.
� Successful candidate must be able to work independently and assume responsibility for major project deliverables with minimal to no supervision. Additionally, successful candidate must have the flexibility to handle multiple assignments at once.
� Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to the position. Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.
� Candidate must have an understanding of the systems development lifecycle, including developing business requirements, designing test scripts, and executing test plans.
� Experience with computers required. Working knowledge and demonstrated use of Microsoft Access, Excel, and all other Microsoft Software, such as, Visio, Project, etc.
� Overtime required as needed to meet periodic deadlines.

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Listing # 21
Internet Marketing Intern / Manager, Octane Technologies, Inc. (San Francisco)

Are you an Internet-savvy superstar who is always eager to show off your breadth of knowledge? Do you think you know Google like the back of your hand and want to test your skills? Are you intensely curious about everything there is to know about everything? Do you think you�re naturally a good manager and are interested in proving yourself? Then we want you!

We’re looking for a top-notch individual with initiative and a can-do attitude. You will be working on a project to optimize online advertising spend for the Internet�s leading advertiser. You will leverage your tremendous Internet search skills and knowledge of popular American culture to review Internet marketing terms categorized by our offshore Internet marketing specialists. Your role will require you to work closely with our India-based Internet marketing team and also interface with our client in the US. It is a unique opportunity to play a key role on a globally-distributed team! You must have strong people skills and the ability to communicate concisely. You must be a quick leaner who is able to rapidly tackle new challenges and arrive at solutions very efficiently.

Responsibilities:
� Review internet marketing terms to ensure proper categorization
� Monitor and correct work performed by Internet marketing team
� Aid in training Internet marketing team on new projects
� Manage all work flow for multiple projects
� Track and evaluate performance of team members

Qualifications:
� Native English speaker
� Excellent command of the English language
� Extremely strong knowledge of American pop culture
� Strong written communication skills
� Proficient in Microsoft Excel
� Good personal organization and communication skills
� Extremely thorough focus on world-class quality is a must!
� Highly customer-oriented
� Excellent analytical & logical skills
� Ability to handle stress or high work pressure
� Ability to manage change quickly
� Quick problem identifier & solution provider
� Proactive and innovative
� Strong team player & a quick decision maker
� Clear & crisp in both written / verbal communications

Company Description:

Octane Technologies specializes in mobile game development and porting and has worked with leading game publishers, including Gameloft, Real Networks, Skyzone, Exit Games, Infospace, and Superscape. Octane been featured in leading publications including RCR Wireless, Wireless Week, CNET’s Wireless Gaming Review, iMedia Connection, Wireless Developer’s Network, The Hollywood Reporter, and others. The company has worked with Musicland to launch the American Idol and Jay-Z branded cell phones; a San Francisco marketing agency that manages online promotions for clients including Boeing, AT&T Wireless, and Dole Foods; the largest US retailer for the Dish Network and DirecTV; and a number of Silicon Valley startups.

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Listing # 22
Marketing/PR Intern, Octane Technologies, Inc. (San Francisco)

Are you a great writer who is curious about how companies build a name for themselves? Do you think you have strong persuasive writing skills and want to test your abilities? Would writing about a hot company at the intersection of mobile and gaming get you hot and bothered? (Then you need to see a doctor�seriously!) Still, give us a call!

We’re looking for a top-notch individual with initiative and a can-do attitude. You will be writing articles and press releases to promote the hottest mobile gaming company in town. (Luckily, we already have a great reputation and strong name recognition in the industry). It is a unique opportunity to work directly with Octane�s CEO and develop a grounds-eye view of the �soft-stuff� behind building a great company. You must have strong people skills and the ability to communicate concisely. You must be a quick leaner who is able to rapidly tackle new challenges and arrive at solutions very efficiently.

Responsibilities:
� Write Octane press releases, articles, and op-ed pieces
� Pitch article ideas to reporters at a wide variety of publications
� Collaborate with the CEO to develop a strong marketing strategy for Octane
� Redesign company website to leverage it as a central marketing tool for Octane

Qualifications:
� Excellent command of the English language
� Extremely strong writing skills
� Strong verbal and persuasive communication skills
� Knowledge of web design and development is a major plus
� Good personal organization skills
� Extremely thorough focus on world-class quality is a must!
� Highly customer-oriented
� Ability to handle stress or high work pressure
� Ability to manage change quickly
� Quick problem identifier & solution provider
� Proactive and innovative
� Strong team player & a quick decision maker

Company Description:

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