Lead Software Developer for Early-Stage Startup at Zumbox, Inc. (Westlake Village, CA)

Well-financed startup in Westlake Village is interviewing Lead Software Developer candidates to report directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities include:
- Leading the local and remote development teams.
- Participating in architecture decisions.
- Helping set-up development procedures.
- Hands-on development of the Zumbox product.

Minimum qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Experience with some or all of the following languages and technologies: XML, XSL, XPath, Subversion, Java/J2EE, SQL / PostgreSQL, PHP, Python (a plus), Mantis (or any other bug-tracking software), Tomcat, and Linux.
- Understanding of continuous integration concepts.
- Experience designing object models and object API’s.
- Experience in Object Oriented Programming Methodologies.
- Full understanding of Model/View/Controller.

Attributes:
- Quality oriented
- Exemplary written and oral communications skills.
- Exemplary service-oriented attitude.
- Clear passion for the subject matter and learning deep technical content.
- Demonstrates ownership and consistent follow-through on all responsibilities.
- Willingness to *go the extra mile* to achieve the highest, uncompromising quality standards.
- Team player. Integrated approach to work in teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work easily and amicably with all levels of an organization, from line-producers to c-level executives.
- Deadline-oriented.
- Remains poised and professional under pressure.
- Uses good judgment in decision-making.
- Proactive and creative problem-solver.

About Us:
Zumbox is an early-stage technology startup with a novel approach to improving the effectiveness of local advertising. Zumbox is a spinoff of Early Technologies, LLC, an experienced team of technologists, entrepreneurs, product managers, web designers, and operators. Our team has built, launched, and sold a number of venture-capital-backed businesses.

Compensation includes a base salary and a stock option package.

Interested? Please send your resume or a brief bio to hr@earlytechnologies.com