[Jobs] USDTV - Web Software Developer Position

Adam Glass adam@usdtv.com
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:45:06 -0500


WEB SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Ref. Number:	    LABS0223-1
Department:	    R&D
Location:	    Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Background
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US Digital Television (USDTV) offers consumers in its
service areas a multi-channel TV service that consists
of 12 of the most popular cable channels (Disney,
Discovery, ESPN, etc.) plus all local broadcast DTV
stations in DVD quality and at a price that is
approximately half the cost of local basic/expanded
cable services. USDTV has grown its subscriber base
to 10,000 in less than 12 months of operation.

USDTV's Set Top Box can also provide customers with
their local broadcast TV stations in High Definition
quality (HDTV). Consumers sign up for service at
Wal-Mart or other retailers and also through direct
sales. Customers can install the system themselves,
or they are offered a professional installation option
that includes the installation of an indoor, attic, or
rooftop VHF/UHF antenna.


USDTV offers competitive compensation, employee discounts,
and excellent career opportunities. USDTV is an Equal
Opportunity/Drug Free Employer


Job Summary
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USDTV has an open position for a Web Software Engineer.
Responsibilities include:

*   The development of secure public-facing and internal-
     facing web/database applications for all aspects of the
     business, including online bill payment, call center
     technical support, and generating reports for management

*   Taking assigned software modules through the entire
     development process, including: working on architecture
     and design with the architecture team;  implementation
     (coding and debugging); development of unit tests with
     the test engineering team and system tests with the QA
     team; and maintenance and enhancements after deployment

*   Analyzing third-party software technologies to assist
     with "make vs. buy" decisions, and work on integrating
     chosen technologies into the other web/database systems
     already in use



Qualifications
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Working in a small team, the candidate must be a team player
and be flexible.  Strong technical skills are important, as is
the ability to work flexibly and take the initiative.
You are the ideal candidate if:

*   you have software development experience in some of the
     following areas: HTML, CSS, PHP (including PHP5),
     Javascript, XML, AJAX, and Relational Databases

*   you are familiar with security issues related to
     web/database applications

*   you have a minimum of 5 years working experience in
     web/database software development

*   you are familiar with the Linux operating system

*   you are able to communicate fluently in English

*   you have integrity and enthusiasm


To Apply:
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Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resume
along with a cover letter, which must include job title and
reference number, to:

anna.merkel@usdtv.com

Contact
Anna Merkel
Project Manager
USDTV
+1 (954) 229 2235