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Makibie Attn: Careers Dept.
3 Mound Court
Merrimack, NH 03054
HR@makibie.com

JavaScript Engineer

Do you want to change the world? Are you as passionate about writing beautiful code as you are about creating extraordinary web experiences? Makibie is seeking versatile JavaScript engineers with strong frontend engineering skills (Raw javascript scripting, css and semantic markup) and solid CS fundamentals who are driven to develop high-quality web applications.

What you'll be doing:

  • You design and develop the user interface in close collaboration with user interaction designers.
  • You participate in spreading knowledge in the team by educating your peers.
  • You contribute to the design of the overall system architecture.
  • You integrate different Javascript frameworks and adapt them to the system architecture.
  • You evaluate new frameworks and suggest use cases for them.

You'll need:

  • Have a passion for JavaScript and experience using it in a variety of projects.
  • To be familiar with Agile / Scrum development methodology or at least not married to old corporate, non fun creative killing process that only makes your head hurt.
  • Ability to work in areas outside of their usual comfort zone and get things done quickly
  • Knowledgeable about recent technologies in the whole HTML5 stack
  • You have outstanding knowledge about Javascript frameworks (e.g. jQuery, backbone.js, YUI)
  • You have developed three or more single page Javascript applications
  • You have extensive experience with RESTful services
  • Expert knowledge of modern CSS (CSS3) practices
  • Working knowledge of industry best practices for version control, deployment, security, monitoring
  • You have the ability to bugfix open source frameworks and contribute back to the community
  • You are intrinsically curious about developments in the industry

What's in it for you:

  • Develop cutting edge commercial applications
  • Terrific salary potential, and top-notch benefits
  • Work with a seasoned management team, and brilliant developers
  • Stock options
  • Vacation days & time off
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Life & disability coverage

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
HR@makibie.com
Makibie Attn: Careers Dept.
3 Mound Court
Merrimack, NH 03054

Senior Java Developer

We are looking for smart, creative developers who would like to help us change the world. This Senior Developer will be working with smart, like minded engineers to create a ground breaking application that we are creating, from the ground up, that is focused on changing an industry. We love what we're building and we are looking for fanatics to join the team.

What you'll be doing:

  • Enjoy building cutting edge Rich Internet Applications with JAVA using SOA and the latest technologies
  • Thrive on challenge with ground up development
  • Seek rewards and great working conditions
  • Participating in the Design, Architecture and Development of cutting edge enterprise applications in the travel industry
  • Full Life-Cycle product development
  • Translate business needs into well-defined and scoped functionality

You'll need:

  • 5+ years of experience developing commercial grade applications
  • Enterprise level Java / RIA Architecture, Design and Development
  • The ability to work across all layers of the application, from back-end databases and through to UI
  • Agile / Scrum development methodology
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or similar field of study
  • Experience using a dynamic programming language in a production environment (or personal projects)
  • Experience using the following technologies: Java SE6, JEE, J2EE, Spring, Tomcat, JSON, JPA,, Eclipse, REST Web services design, implementation using CXF, Jersey, SOAP Web service client implementation, Oracle database, TOAD, Hibernate , springDAO, JDBC, stored procedures, SQL, UML2, XML, XSD, JAX-RS, JAXB
  • Personal projects that show and aptitude for engineering
  • Ability to work in areas outside of their usual comfort zone and get things done quickly
  • Experience building and administering systems related to GDS, payments, API and recommendation engines.

Desired:

  • AWS, data modeling
  • Linux
  • Bash scripting
  • Python

What's in it for you:

  • Develop cutting edge commercial applications
  • Terrific salary potential, and top-notch benefits
  • Work with a seasoned management team, and brilliant developers
  • Stock options
  • Vacation days & time off
  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Life & disability coverage

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
HR@makibie.com
Makibie Attn: Careers Dept.
3 Mound Court
Merrimack, NH 03054

Senior Interactive Designer

We are looking for an individual who lives and breathes interaction. We need a design expert who has grown tired of static web design and has moved fearlessly into the interactive universe!

The Senior Interactive Designer will be responsible for leading the user interaction/experience for our customers and our family of web products. In this role you will work with a team of designers, developers, project managers, and QA professionals to define and implement exciting and dynamic sites based on the latest technologies. This position requires hands-on development of creative design, wireframing, information architecture, and some front-end coding. You should know what technologies to use for specific situations, but also when not to force it.

We are a fast-based, dynamic company that relies on the talent and creativity of our team members to stay on the web's bleeding edge. We want a person who is passionate about creating engaging user experiences for our customers and has a good read on what's coming next.

We need someone:

  • Who is smart and creative
  • We can trust to find the right answers to difficult problems
  • Who loves working in a team environment (a sense of humor helps)
  • Who has a BA/BS in a related field (design, computer graphics, information architecture, etc.) or equivalent experience
  • Who has 5+ years of experience in an agency or with consumer-facing development for heavily trafficked sites
  • Who has an outstanding on-line portfolio (REQUIRED)
  • Who has strong design skills–award winning projects preferred
  • Who understands XHTML, CSS, JavaScript,and AJAX
  • With an intermediate- to expert-level Flash and AS 3.0 skillset (with online samples)
  • With an ability to design complex Enterprise 2.0 applications
  • With expert knowledge of Adobe CS4, Mac, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Visio)
  • Who has a strong understanding of user interface design processes and methodologies, particularly as applied to Enterprise 2.0 web-based applications
  • With an ability to organize and deliver multiple design elements of complex, large-scope web projects
  • Who has a solid command of UI, UX ,and IA for all aspects of online architecture
  • With proven ownership of a full user interaction design project

You will:

  • Be responsible for defining the look and feel of an innovative mobile and web product that will be used on a daily basis by fanatic users
  • Have a significant impact on the brand, aesthetics, and direction of the company

This job is not for you unless you are passionate about:

  • Working very hard with a small team
  • Working independently and finding creative solutions to complex problems
  • Creating an innovative product that will change the way people use their mobile phones

Required skills

  • Strong visual sense, with an eye for clean, effective modern design.
  • Ability to design cross-browser UI from conceptual sketches quickly
  • Strong understanding of web standards
  • Comfortable taking specific direction as well as working independently with general guidance
  • Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and projects while adhering to firm deadlines
  • Ability to learn quickly and stay at the forefront of emerging technologies
  • Knowledge of JS libraries and frameworks is a big plus
  • Knowledge of CMS systems is helpful

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
HR@makibie.com
Makibie Attn: Careers Dept.
3 Mound Court
Merrimack, NH 03054

eBusiness Analyst

Makibie is looking for experienced eBusiness Analysts to work on a dynamic, team developing world-class enterprise applications. Based in Merrimack, NH, Makibie is an innovation company specializing in Web Application design, development, usability and measurement for clients in the Financial Services, Healthcare and HR Industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting market, user and technology research
  • Developing business cases
  • Leading detailed requirements gathering sessions
  • Elaboration of high-level process flows and detailed use cases
  • Documenting information architecture and UI design requirements
  • Documenting business rules
  • Developing logical data and process models (in conjunction with systems architect)
  • Mapping data between systems (in conjunction with systems architect)
  • Working with UI designers and developers to ensure their work conforms to business requirements
  • Developing and executing functional test plans
  • Working in and managing small, agile work teams

Qualifications:

  • 5 years experience as a business analyst developing enterprise class web applications
  • Experience documenting business requirements (process maps, use cases, etc.)
  • Ability to think analytically about complex problems
  • Ability to do research and reach out to subject matter experts when necessary
  • Knowledge and experience with SCRUM and other agile development methodologies
  • Working knowledge of modern application design and usability best practices
  • Practical application of UML object and data modeling techniques
  • Strong communication & presentation skills
  • Ability to develop concise, high quality documentation
  • Experience working in a very fast paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment

Preferred:

  • Domain knowledge in the Financial Services, HR Software and Outsourcing and/or Healthcare industries

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
HR@makibie.com
Makibie Attn: Careers Dept.
3 Mound Court
Merrimack, NH 03054