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Smarter Agent is hiring:
- Mobile Software Developer
- Senior Software Application Developer
- Customer Service Account Manager
- Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
- Project Manager
- Advertising Sales Account Executives
About Us
Smarter Agent has key openings on our core team. We have a deep pipeline of mobile LBS applications slated to launch on wireless carriers in the US and abroad. Our initial applications focus on real estate where we are the clear leader with patents and live applications. 1 out of 6 households move each year so our market is large. Our applications deliver location-relevant data, images, video, and advertising.
We have been awarded via the CTIA Emerging Business Awards, the Navteq LBS Challenge and other global industry events, as the best in mobile in what we do. The Today Show, CNBC, NPR and major media showcase our applications as what is hot and compelling in mobile. This just means our message is clear and easy to understand and our solutions are elegant and fun to use.
This is a unique career opportunity to grow and to showcase your potential in one of the hottest technology applications in mobile today.
Mobile Software Developer
Lead / senior and entry level Software Developers support all of our development activities in our Mobile LBS (Location Based Services) applications. Developers are responsible for the full software development life cycle to architect, design, and deliver dynamic web and client/server applications. Position requires strong problem solving skills, excellent coding & debugging skills, a proven track record of delivering solid solutions, and a passion for learning new technologies and writing good code. Must have the ability to work independently and research innovative solutions. Needs to support multiple concurrent projects and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience in mobile or e-commerce is a plus.Roles & Responsibilities
- Build enterprise-class client/server applications that power our mobile and internet offerings
- Collaborate with web and mobile development teams on multiple initiatives requiring performance tuning, mobile/web integration and architecture designs and reviews
- Design and development of server-side components for networked applications.
- Porting, integration, updating, and maintenance of existing mobile applications.
- Design and development of core engineering features, libraries, engines, and components for platform-independent mobile applications.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Solid in-depth knowledge and background developing and designing data-driven distributed web-applications, using Java, JSP, and SQL (especially Oracle). using J2EE (JDBC, JNI, EJB, JSP, XML, JMS SOAP), SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access
- MUST have experience in at least one mobile programming language: J2ME, MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1, BREW, C,C++, Blackberry, Windows Mobile 5.0 and/or Symbian
- Required knowledge of mobile foot print and application architecture
- Experience with WAP 2.0, XHTML, WML
- Strong Object Oriented programming expertise, particularly in C++/ and/or Java (You must be hands on with the code and rigorous about coding and architecture change to make the code better meaning well designed, and above all, readable code in ANY language)
- Strong understanding of the server side software, scalability, performance and reliability aspects, specifically: experience with application servers such as JBoss, Weblogic and Web servers such as TOMCAT and, particularly Apache
- A strong background in Unix, particularly RedHat/Linux
- Experienced with Java, JavaScript, C++, VBscript, Visual basic 6.0, XML, XSL and DHTML
- Experience developing complicated applications through all phases of development, design, prototype, implementation, deployment, and re-use
- Ability to write bug-free code on aggressive schedules and take responsibility to resolve production urgent bugs and other production issues
- Application and system performance, threading issues, bottleneck identification
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- 6 plus years of industry experience
- Experience in e-commerce related application development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to be resourceful and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is a MUST
Desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of the mobile development environment (Brew and/or J2ME) and handsets (knowledge of one or more mobile programming language is required)
- Knowledge of embedded programming in general is a definite plus
- Experience with WAP application development (WML and XHTML)
- Specific expertise in one or more areas of LBS, programming, graphics, networking, applications, databases, website optimization (SEO) and performance
Limited relocation assistance may be available.
Senior Software Application Developer
Smarter Agent is looking for senior level software programmers to help support our software development activities. Senior developers are responsible for the full software development life cycle to architect, design, and deliver dynamic web and client/server applications. Position requires strong problem solving skills, excellent coding & debugging skills, a proven track record of delivering solid solutions, and a passion for learning new technologies and writing good code. Must have the ability to work independently and research innovative solutions. Needs to support multiple concurrent projects and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience in mobile or e-commerce is a plus.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Build enterprise-class client/server applications that power our mobile and internet offerings
- Collaborate with web and mobile development teams on multiple initiatives requiring performance tuning, mobile/web integration and architecture designs and reviews
- Design and development of server-side components for networked applications.
- Design and develop solutions to import data sets offered by our partners databases for use by Smarter Agent mobile devices and websites
- Integration, updating, and maintenance of existing applications.
- Design and development of core engineering features, libraries, engines, and components for platform-independent mobile applications.
- Create user interfaces for a variety of web applications.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of the server side software, scalability, performance and reliability aspects, specifically: experience with application servers such as JBoss, Weblogic, and Web servers such as TOMCAT and, in particular Apache
- Solid in-depth knowledge and background developing and designing data-driven distributed web-applications, using Java, J2EE (JDBC, JNDI, EJB, JSP, XML, JMS SOAP, STRUTS, AJAX), Oracle
- Proficient in developing and implementing complex SQL queries
- Application and system performance, threading issues, bottleneck identification
- Strong Object Oriented programming expertise, particularly Java (You must be a hands-on coder, rigorous about managing code and architecture changes)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Ability to be resourceful and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is a MUST
- 6 plus years of industry experience
- Specific expertise in one or more areas of LBS, programming, graphics, networking, applications, databases, website optimization (SEO) and performance
Customer Service Account Manager
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing, conscientious company that is destined for success? Do you love a small team and entrepreneurial environment? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service? If so, than consider joining our team!
The Customer Service Account Manager is responsible for ensuring we exceed customer’s expectations in both account management and campaign success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients to answer questions and resolve issues relating to their account.
- Facilitate the on-boarding process for new clients from branding through post-launch.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to resolve issues and find solutions specific to client concerns.
- Sales Operations Support
Skils & Experience:
- Be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with clients
- Successful individual track record in customer service.
- Must be able to handle and juggle multiple tasks.
- MUST have ability to be resourceful and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven, entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelors Degree.
- Experience working with real estate agents is a plus.
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for systematically testing mobile software applications across all hardware lines and platforms to deliver high quality products to our clients. This position will take a lead role within the organization and will have significant opportunity to define the QA function. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for establishing procedures and guidelines and working with other senior managers in developing the QA function within the organization.
Dusties & Functions:
- Identifies, creates and executes application functional and regression test scenarios for validating functional requirements and user acceptance criteria.
- Develop test data, execute test scripts and analyze results.
- Designs and develops automated solutions (scripts, functions, programs, processes) to increase the efficiency of testing processes.
- Designs and develops effective test plans for product releases and client deliverables.
- Tracks, plans and coordinates the resolution of defects to ensure that defects are resolved in a timely manner.
- Controls and manages daily test activities.
- Performs effective exploratory, functional and regression testing to identify issues/defects.
- Documents, tracks and reports test results and issues/defects.
- Documents and communicates project status and complex issues effectively to team members and senior management.
- Participates in release and client project meetings.
- Provides advice and solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency especially related to QA and testing.
- Reviews high-level and detailed requirements specifications to provide feedback based on usability, feasibility, and complexity.
- Works collaboratively with team members and other departments to identify and resolve issues, implement test strategies and respond to Quality Assurance questions.
- Helps define and establish new methodologies, processes and best practices.
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business or computer science with 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Testing for a software developer.
- Strong technical skills including in-depth knowledge of various software testing strategies and approaches.
- Experience or proficiency with one or more programming/scripting languages.
- Experience or proficiency with automated testing tools.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Experience taking initiative and working proactively to complete tasks, solve problems and make decisions.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to estimate task duration and quickly assess impact of changes to systems.
- Knowledge of mobile phone technologies and programming languages a plus.
- Quality Assurance, Testing and/or Tool certifications a plus.
Project Manager
The Senior Project Manager is Smarter Agent’s leader for new client installations of mobile software solutions.Significant functions of the position include: creating, implementing and maintaining detailed project plans; managing the project according to the plan; coordinating and managing the work relationship with the client's project team; building and motivating an effective internal project team; managing client expectations; and assigning priorities for team members.The Senior Project Manager will manage multiple concurrent projects and teams.
The Senior Project Manager will report directly to the CTO and will be a member of the Senior Management Team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where he/she can bring their best practices to contribute to the success and growth of the company.
Duties and Functions:
- Creates, oversees and manages successful project implementation plans as measured by budget, timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Assists in developing best practices for project management methodology, mentors and coaches other staff in methodology and standards.
- Completes weekly analysis of project status, including scope management, resource scheduling and budget status.
- Provides regularly scheduled project level detailed reporting, as well as executive level reporting.
- Adheres to change management protocols to keep projects in budget and scope.
- Adheres to all protocols and SLAs related to project tracking.
- Creates a comprehensive statement of work for assigned projects, ensuring scope, deliverables, assumptions, risks and resources are clearly defined.
- Creates reference accounts via high quality delivery of assigned projects.
- Effectively engages with decision-maker level contacts in assigned project organizations.
- Conducts ongoing meetings with the client project teams.
- Conducts ongoing meetings with Smarter Agent project teams.
- Provides supervisory support to other staff including clarification of priorities and tasks.
- Other work related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with previous experience working in a software development environment performing software implementations.
- Excellent prioritization and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent leadership, team building and supervisory skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior consulting experience a plus.
- Project Management Certification a plus.
- 4 - 5 years proven project management skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
- Mobile phone industry experience a plus.
- Excellent attitude and philosophy concerning providing customer service.
- Team oriented.
Advertising Sales Account Executives
The Mobile Advertising Executives are responsible for working independently to sell location-relevant advertising to advertising agencies and their customers, selling directly to brands, and identifying advertising opportunities to those in the real estate vertical such as real estate brokers and mortgage companies.
The Executive Director will have established relationships and an established track record working for (or working with) the agencies affiliated with WPP, Omnicom, Publics, Interpublic and similar top agencies and directly with major consumer brands. Above all, you must be the ultimate salesperson, as you will be judged by the programs you develop and revenue generating deals you structure.
The Account Executive is an entry level position with 1-3 years experience in selling interactive advertising or with an impeccable educational background and work ethic in the advertising field.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as an evangelist for our mobile applications and have a passion for our business.
- Responsible for selling advertising in our applications
- Develop and manage meaningful relationships within the customer environment among users, evaluators and decision-makers and coordinate multiple points of contact between the customer and Smarter Agent.
- Will assist in the planning and will participate in trade shows. (Some travel required)
- Anticipates customer needs and successfully strategize within Smarter Agent to further enhance our application.
- Become prime source for market intelligence and customer needs by providing input and feedback regarding Smarter Agent’s applications.
- Act as the customer advocate to ensure that the customer’s expectations are met with respect to projects, products, shipments and other aspects of the customer relationship.
- Manages contract requirements, obligations and expirations and develop appropriate plans and actions that include taking the lead on all contract negotiations with the account.
- Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
- The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Successful track record in advertising sales, especially in developing and selling to new accounts.
- Must have a proven track record of aggressively achieving RESULTS and CLOSING sales.
- Prior work experience: Must have a proven track record of leadership.
- Ability to communicate technical details in terms that internal and external customers can understand and translate their business needs into software requirement documentation
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and multiple facets of operation
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven, entrepreneurial environment is a MUST
- Ability to travel when necessary and occasionally with little notice
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