TITLE: Java Architect/Engineer II

FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Java (Module) Architect /Engineer II: Architectural Implementation and Granularity

PRIMARY EMPHASIS: Business and Architectural Engineering for Application Development

ABOUT THE PROJECT: We're engineering an emerging social network and unique social applications.

COMPENSATION:
• Compensation is not cash-based.
• Substantial equity-- engineers are compensated with common stock

DESCRIPTION & PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS

This (equity-based) position requires an engineer with a varied skill set. We are seeking someone who can understand the full scope of business requirements, and expand on those requirements as needed. You (the candidate or Java Architect/Engineer) can roundly think on a business, design, and implementation level. The candidate should be able to understand a modular layout, maintain modularity, assess requirements, and help partition requirements into granular tasks. Additionally, you can visualize system design as layered interfaces.

Other key areas for the position include integration, modeling, prototyping, and technical communication. The candidate can create sub models that would integrate into larger models, and scale, as applicable. The Java Architect/Engineer can also read through lengthy comprehensive requirement documents to understand the scope of an entire application or system. You can also code in a literate style or create adjunct explanatory documentation in line with code, when requested. Also essential to the position, the candidate has formal or informal technical writing experience---mainly, if needed, you can convey technical engineering information in a document.

Assignment example:

1.Engineering management provides the Java Architect/Engineer with master business requirements for an application or module.
2.Java Architect/Engineer refines implementation plans and translates requirements into distributable engineering tasks in accordance to interface layers, UI, data schematics, and/or methods.
3.Engineer/Architect contributes to coding the module.

FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Core:

• Education requirements: Bachelors or higher in CS or Software Engineering, or at least 2.5 years at top 12 school for CS/Engineering with exceptional acumen and fulfillment of all other requirements, or four years of collective experience as a Software Engineer or Architect in lieu of CS/Software Engineering degree

• You must be comfortable and able to complete assignments and communications completely through online mediums. We do all communication including the recruiting process via electronic format. “Reality is Virtual” is our tag line.

• Whether English is your first or second language, you must be able to read and write in the English language. You can write technical documents, and are able to convey or reiterate technical and business engineering plans in writing.

• Architect code implementations along distinct object interfaces.

• Understand general algorithms.

• At the forefront, we seek a Java engineer. You are fluent or very comfortable with Java, and proficient or knowledgeable in JSP and MySQL.

• Understand work distribution

• Should be able to approach setting up a Java development environment for coding purposes from open sources.

Desired:
• Several years of project experience
• Knowledgeable on creating builds.
• Technologies: Ant, Struts2
• Skilled in debugging systems and QA processes

Bonus:
• Server administration experience
• Can extend documentation for server set-up process
• Familiar with facebook and/or myspace APIs
• Experience with video application development

EXPECTATIONS:
Candidates should only apply if they are certain they can commit to making substantial weekly contributions, and meet all the job requirements. Recruitment would like to contract engineers who work well with others but also can work independently and take initiative. Management aims for this project to be a rewarding, memorable, and positive experience for everyone.

Types of backgrounds within your work history of interest to us:
Java Engineer, Business Analyst, Architect, Java (Software) Project Manager, Technical Documentation Engineer, Software System Designer, Integration Engineer

SUBMISSION:
Send resume and cover letter detailing your knowledge and experience. Any attachments should be in the form of either a Microsoft Word file or PDF.  Place “Java Engineer/Architect, Reference Code 01” in the subject line.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Independent Contractor

LOCATION: Any, telecommute

BENEFITS:
Telecommute
Flexible schedule
Forge the future of web environments  
Develop and refine skills and engage in hands-on experience
Potential for long term and full time positions
Opportunity exists to join management team
Work and share with team members 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
With an active engineering/development team as well as a profound advisory/management network of scholars and professionals, the company is currently in its Pre-Beta stage. A Pre-Release version of the project has been launched. The principal founder, an MBA and UC Berkeley alum, serves as Engineering and Creative Project Director, while the company’s Chief Technical Manager/Principal Engineer leads technical implementation. Extensive research, planning, and designing have spurred the development of the company's present business model as well as a foundation to deploy innovations.