Sr. Software Engineer (Web Tech - Performance) at GSI Commerce

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Sr. Software Engineer (Web Tech - Performance)

at GSI Commerce in King of Prussia, PA

GSI Commerce provides e-commerce solutions enabling retailers, branded manufacturers, entertainment companies and professional sports organizations to operate e-commerce businesses. To view a list of some of our partners, please visit http://www.gsicommerce.com/index.php/en/ourpartners

GSI's e-commerce solution includes Web site design and development, e-commerce technology, managed hosting, order fulfillment, customer service, merchandising and order management, online merchandising, customer relationship management, content development and online marketing. The company operates either all or a portion of the e-commerce businesses for approximately 90 partners. GSI Commerce trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the symbol, GSIC.

Job Description

The primary focus of this position is to support software development and maintenance within the Java API and JSP tiers for GSI's partner webstores and back-end system engineering functions. The position requires the individual to work closely with the Database, Architecture and Project Management teams to develop and implement new webstore functionality. Software Engineers are involved in all phases of a project including: planning, reviewing specifications, documentation, scheduling, development, testing and ongoing support.

- Work with the technology project teams to guide the design of new applications to support GSI business needs.

- Develop and enhance webstore API code based on project documentation including written requirements, flow diagrams, page comps and data designs.

- Participate in requirements definition.

- Assist in the estimation of work for the Web Technologies group by defining task breakdown, project duration and concurrent effort.

- Assist in production escalation and problem resolution.

- Function independently with project assignments and not require a lot of direction or supervision.

- Exhibit a process-oriented mindset and produce detailed, accurate and readable documentation.

Experience -

Minimum Requirements:

- A minimum of 5 years of experience on Web-specific projects

- 3 years development experience with programming and scripting languages (Java)

- Moderate to Advanced knowledge of Unix environments, Unix Shell scripting and SQ- Experience re-factoring existing systems

- Performance Analysis approaches, ability to quantify data, statistics, and show measured improvement

- Experience in Java Profiling tool JProbe and JMeter strongly preferred.

- Experience in collaborative teams using revision control systems such as CVS

- Experience with automated build utilities like ANT strongly preferred

- Strong attention to detail, good communications skills, and a positive attitude

- Demonstrable experience managing dynamic projects on tight schedules

- Ability to be self motivated and deliver projects on time with minimal supervision

- Advanced Java development experience is required

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required

Desirable Requirements:

- Prior experience in e-commerce software application development is preferred

- Hands on experience with Oracle 8i or higher, BEA Web Logic 7.0 or higher desired

- Experience developing in XML / SOAP technologies is desired

- Experience developing in MVC / Apache Struts Web Application Framework is desired

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