yp.com is hiring Ruby engineers!

Sr. Software Engineer (Ruby/Sinatra)

We currently have an opportunity for a Sr. Software Engineer, Ruby in our Glendale, CA office. Join our dedicated and talented team of individuals all focused on creating the best products in the marketplace.

**Job Details: **

  • Define, design, and implement high performance API’s

  •  Analyze and develop new concepts, methods and
    

    techniques for building highly scalable distributes system for large-scale data processing

  •  Demonstrated strong software process discipline and
    

    test driven development

  •  Responsible for build, support and maintain 24/7
    

    production systems

  • Creatively build rapid prototypes

  •  Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive
    

    deadlines and multiple priorities while staying a team player

  •  Work with product management and application
    

    development teams to improve and streamline current implementations Candidate Requirements:

  •  4+ years experience in software development in building
    

    enterprise applications using Ruby, Rails, Sinatra

  •  4+ years experience in using relational databases:
    

    MySQL, Postgres, Oracle

  •  Experience building large, scalable systems using SOA
    

    methodologies. And restful API

  • Excellent understanding of object-oriented

  • Experience working with very large datasets

  •  A solid foundation in algorithms, data structures and
    

    design patterns

  • Strong experience with Unix/Linux

  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities

  •  Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal
    

    guidance

  • Dedicated to achieving project schedules and milestones

  •  Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive
    

    deadlines and multiple priorities while staying a team player

  •  Strong oral and written communication skills, as well
    

    as strong interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated experience in developing 24/7 YP is at a critical and unique stage as an organization; with a new executive team, significant investment backing and an entrepreneurial spirit we are set up to claim a larger hold on the US digital, online and mobile marketplace. As a multi-billion dollar local search, media and advertising company, YP brings together one of the industry’s most successful digital companies, the largest local ad network and a cross-country sales presence of thousands of media consultants.

As we continue to expand our leadership in the mobile local ad market we find ourselves with several distinctions including; ranking among the top 50 digital media companies in the world, owner of the 31st largest website (YP.com) and a top 40 mobile app (YPmobile).

To learn more about joining our exciting team check us out at http://jobs.yp.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

YP LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V