Matrix Solutions

Web Applications Developer

Job Title: Web Applications Developer
Department: Software Development
Reports to: Director of Software Development
FLSA: Exempt

Matrix Solutions, the market leader in providing sales management solutions for the media industry, is looking for a Web Applications Developer to join our team. As a Web Applications Developer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting our software both as a member of a team and individually. You'll also get a chance to participate in other activities such as creating technical specifications, writing technical documentation, and testing. Experience in reporting, analytics, and/or customer relationship management (CRM) software in a Microsoft-based environment is desired. This is not a web designer position; this is a position for a software developer with significant experience developing web applications. However, some web design/user interface experience is a definite plus.

What you will be doing:

Contributing to the design and implementation of new products as well as maintaining and enhancing existing products
Participating in the specification of new and enhanced features
Collaborating with customers, product owners, developers, and testers to create software designs that help solve real business problems and meet business objectives
Designing and developing software components according to specifications
Creating software that expands upon our existing solution architecture for our products
Tuning and optimizing web applications
Supporting and troubleshooting problems with code in both test and production environments
Estimating effort level for assigned components
Assisting with software testing and documentation as needed
Helping build a culture of learning and continuous improvement on the team

You should have:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related degree
3 years of experience developing web applications on an enterprise platform such as ASP.NET, J2EE, or LAMP
2+ years of experience developing in C#/.NET or ASP/.NET
Knowledge of web development architectural patterns such as MVC/MVP and the Front Controller pattern
Proficiency with standard web display technologies such as CSS and JavaScript
2+ years of experience working with relational databases, specifically SQL Server and T-SQL
Strong object-oriented programming skills
Knowledge of web application tuning techniques
A good grasp of common algorithms and data structures
Hands-on knowledge of source control and build tools

Additional desirable skills:

Experience implementing CRM solutions
MCPD/MCITP certification
Experience with the Enterprise Library
Knowledge of the SQL Server Business Intelligence Toolset (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS)
Experience with ASP.NET MVC
Experience with agile and test-driven development methodologies
Full life-cycle development experience
Experience with NHibernate
Familiarity with design patterns and their application
Web design and/or user interface experience a plus
Knowledge of common network protocols such as HTTP, FTP, and SMTP

You should also:

Be knowledgeable of current software development/engineering methodologies
Have a keen interest in continuous improvement of process, product, and your own skills
Have a strong customer focus
Have strong problem-solving skills coupled with reasoning to be able to resolve problems or offer alternate solutions
Be a self-directed, high performer
Be an effective team and individual worker
Be open to change, results-oriented, and take initiative
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Have the ability to oversee or modify a schedule of tasks with minimum supervision
Have good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills

Telecommuting opportunities available for candidates residing within 3 hours of Pittsburgh.

About Matrix Solutions
Matrix Solutions is the leading provider of sales management software for media companies who sell advertising. Our software products, Matrix SalesCenter™ and MatrixPlus™, help sales professionals develop and implement strategies to grow advertising revenue by providing the answers to questions about sales history and trends, and the tools to manage and grow customer relationships and opportunities. Founded by a media company executive in 1992, Matrix Solutions serves approximately 10,000 customers at over 800 outlets representing more than 50 media groups throughout North America. Some of our customers include Cox Television, Entercom, Entravision, Time Warner Cable, LIN Television, the Tampa Tribune and many others. For more information, visit www.matrixformedia.com.

Based on the popular North Shore region of Pittsburgh, PA and serving customers throughout North America, we offer a fast-paced, fun work environment with comprehensive medical insurance, a matching 401K program and flexible vacation options.

Matrix Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, age or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

To apply, please submit resume and three references to hr@matrixformedia.com.