WHAT WE WANT FriendFinder Networks is looking for a Back End Developer who will work with cross functional teams to design, develop, and test Perl/Javascript code for web applications that are highly scalable. Your contributions will ensure FriendFinder Networks will continue to provide our customers the best possible user experience for everyone who visits our web sites 24 hours a day, every day of the year, all over the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop and update web content code
Write, design, and implement code using OO Perl and other technologies using a pre-defined time-line
Confer with management and cross-functional teams in the development process from start to finish
Develop and execute unit test for product components
Write code that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
Work with QA Technicians to resolve issues before going live
Troubleshoot and debug applications that occur outside of the regular release cycle
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience
3 years’ Perl 5 (PHP or similar language and willing to learn Perl) development and MySQL experience
3 years’ experience working with Object Oriented Programming and Service Oriented Architecture
2 years’ experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript
You must be at least 21 years old or older
You must be comfortable with adult content
WHAT IS PREFERABLE TO HAVE
Some exposure to ecommerce
Should have the ability to monitor, identify, and analyze trends in performance metrics and data
WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE
Methodical in documenting and testing your own code
Comfortable working independently and as a member of a cross functional team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of honesty and integrity
Deadline oriented and multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
Team-player, positive attitude and flexible
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: No direct reports PERKS FriendFinder Networks Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a business casual work environment, flexible work hours, and a competitive salary. The benefits package includes:
401(k) with a 5% match on eligible earnings with no vesting period
Medical (Kaiser HMO, Aetna PPO), Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and Short and Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off (20 days PTO) and Holiday Pay (12 company paid holidays off)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
529 Education Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Club Reimbursement
ABOUT US FriendFinder Networks is an international leader in social media founded in 1996 by Andrew Conru. Originally started as a main-stream social networking site, the company quickly adapted to consumer preferences, and branched out into different social media verticals. Andrew Conru is still directing FriendFinder Networks’ vision for pioneering new development of innovative and social media technology connecting people every day all over the world. OUR HUMANITY (Equal Opportunity Employer) At FriendFinder Networks we are proud to celebrate diversity of people for the benefit of our employees, our products, and the global community we all belong to. It is the policy of FriendFinder Networks Inc., and its subsidiaries, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, religious or political preferences or union affiliation.