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Senior Developer / Technical Lead

Reports to Director, Development

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization’s 3-tier or N-tier architecture
  • Works with Web Designers in a team setting
  • Exploratory approach to problem solving
  • Plan, execute, and control technical aspects of projects, both large and small.
    • Assist in project scope / requirements analysis definition & estimation
    • Create and submit detailed technical plans
    • Determine appropriate resources required to implement project tasks
    • Manage/balance competing demands: scope, time, cost, risk and quality
    • Manage technical project personnel including subcontractors / client personnel
    • Monitor progress and prepare status reports detailing progress of projects
  • Generate new ideas regarding the development of best practices methodologies and tools. 

Required Skills:

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent years in industry
  • 2-4 years of C++, Python, Java or Smalltalk
  • Enjoys reading source code
  • Understands the value of test-driven development
  • Able to switch from product development to client interaction with ease
  • 2+ years of technical project management experience (software or web-based)
  • Consistent track record for delivering projects on time and budget

Desired Skills (any of the below):

  • Experience working with Open Source technologies
  • In-depth knowledge of the Zope application server
  • Exposure to of the Plone content management system
  • Experience with information retrieval, taxonomy / other information management systems
  • Search Engine experience: Lucene/Xapian or commercial offerings
  • Real world Python experience
  • Windows experience (COM/.NET)
  • Willingness to acquire and learn new skills as needed
  • Self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment

 
Location: Houston, Texas (Museum/Montrose)
Hours: Full time or Contract to Hire
Compensation: Based on Experience