Search & Advertising Architect Job Posting

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Job Title:	Search & Advertising Architect
Company:	Synacor
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	Based on experience
Date Posted:	Feb-03-10

Synacor is a dynamic, fun and exciting company. Jeans and t-shirts are typical office attire, even for the executives. Flexible work hours accommodate employees with special scheduling needs, early risers and those who need a little caffeinated kick-start each morning. Synacor's headquarters are located along Buffalo's waterfront and the Erie Basin Marina. Taking a few minutes to stretch your legs is as easy as walking the 1,000 feet or so to the water. Working from our beautiful lakefront gazebo, makes it easy to spend a little time outside while still being productive. We are looking for great people to join our team and be given the freedom to do the work they were hired to do.

We are seeking a Search & Advertising Architect who is a high-level technologist that will partner with the Search & Advertising team to help architect highly scalable and innovative search and advertising technologies, as well as provide guidance during development. They will be responsible for defining the technical architecture of Web applications. The ideal Architect has an extensive background in search and advertising development in a high-volume environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Own the technical design of Web applications and write technical specifications, including information architecture, data design, and technical details
• Work with product team to define software products by consulting during specification stage, performing research, developing prototypes or proofs-of-concept, participating in calls and vendor selection activities, and acting as an expert technical contributor.
• Contribute to general development efforts by producing documentation and training materials and conducting training sessions
• Develop and maintain expertise in a wide range of industry technologies including search provider API's, ad delivery mechanisms, and analytics/reporting packages.
• Generate proposals for the Executive team and conduct presentation/training sessions for Synacor staff. Participate in open source initiatives, standards organizations and industry groups
• Work with the development teams to ensure implementation of the product vision
• Provide communication and integration point to other parts of Engineering, IT, and System organization including other architects to identify and address any issues or impact those projects might have on those areas
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:
• Has a passion for Internet development
• Relentlessly seeks to expand their knowledge
• Strategic, sensible, and able to see both the forest and the trees
• Great collaborator with both technical and non-technical staff
• Mandatory experience with building high-volume Web applications
• Extensive programming expertise in LAMP
• Excellent project leadership skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience writing software design specifications
• Familiarity with a wide range of Internet applications, technologies, sites, and business models
• Computer science or related degree; or related expertise and experience
What we'll bring to the table:
•100% Company paid benefits (health, dental, vision) for all employees and eligible dependents
•Competitive compensation
•25 cent vending machines
•Free Spot coffee, popcorn and cappuccino
•Award winning company culture
•Casual dress and flexible environment
•Generous paid time off
•The opportunity to make a difference!

To apply please visit our website; www.synacor.com/jobs

Location:	US-NY-Buffalo
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Jessica Calabrese
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URL:	http://www.synacor.com/jobs
Contact Comments:
Interested candidates will need to apply online Please mention Dev Bistro when contacting us.

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