Director of Engineering Gilt Groupe

Responsibilities:

Lead software development activities such as software design, development, unit testing, documentation, integration testing, deployment documentation, code reviews, adherence to software development standards;


Participate in reviewing and/or defining product requirements;
Estimate software engineering efforts, prepare and execute software development project schedules
Coordinate with product management, web development, sales, ad operations, technical operations, software engineering and QA, engaging teams at the appropriate times
Anticipate problems and form remediation plans before the projects suffer
Provide guidance to the team software architecture, design, coding, documentation, and testing
Help establish quality methodologies, metrics, and standards to track and improve the software process


Qualifications:

10+ years experience in requirements analysis, design, coding and testing in high-performing web applications
5+ years demonstrated success in engineering management and leadership producing world-class web applications
Accomplished Internet technologist, skilled in architecture, development and implementation practices and scalability
Broad technical background including Java, Web development, AJAX, CSS, HTML/XHTML, Javascript, etc
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills -- must possess the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to audiences of varying technical acumen
Demonstrated success in building and managing talented teams of engineers and establishing an environment conducive to achievement, performance and commitment. Must possess the ability to delve into a technical problem and drive the solution personally, if the need arises
Strong project management skills - must be able to direct and coordinate all activities necessary to complete major projects requiring a wide variety of technical skills
Conscientious, hard working, flexible, have an excellent eye for details, self-motivated and a quick learner
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field.

Location:	New York United States