ESPN International is seeking a database-focused Software Engineer/SSE Java who will be responsible for implementing and supporting web properties and web-based products for ESPN International. These sites include but are not limited to Soccernet.espn.go.com, espncricinfo.com, espnf1.com, espnscrum.com, espn.co.uk, & espn.co.au.

This is an excellent opportunity for an avid sports fan with deep, hands-on technology expertise to conceptualize and build and maintained web properties, products, and services that extend ESPN's brand recognition and provide world class stability, reliability, and performance.

The right candidate will have a demonstrable track record of successfully building and supporting high quality, innovative applications, products, and services for a consumer-oriented company. The right candidate must have hands-on technical expertise and be a self-motivated, team player who can drive his/her own work while keeping an eye to the overall business objectives of the organization. There is a strong focused on working with databases and database architecture. The ideal candidate will have the ability to design, develop and deliver data solutions.

This is a role where you will be responsible for completing a variety of highly visible projects, solving complex and difficult problems, architecting solutions, and implementing the solutions within a specified time and budget. To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to come up to speed quickly and develop a broad and deep understanding of our technology platforms, services, and tools, especially on each project. You will need to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional engineering and client teams in various regions around the world.

• Design, develop, and document web software components
• The ideal candidate must have contributed to or developed several web applications or other software on the Java stack (EJB, J2EE, JAXB, servlets, JSP etc.) Familiarity with the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl) stack will be a plus. They should also have a sound understanding of HTTP and how clients interact with REST-style web services.
• Creating and maintaining accurate and current documentation and upholding to coding standards.
• Proven ability to design and build applications with an emphasis on performance, scalability, high-reliability and maintainability.
• Experience in working with high-traffic, guest-facing application servers and awareness of security considerations
• Experience in full life-cycle software development.
• Applicants must be able to work both individually and in a team environment to achieve results in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver on time according to project schedules.
• Ability to interface with and coordinate with teams across multiple global regions and timezones.

• BE/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical degree

• 4+ years of experience for Software Engineer
• 6 to 8 years for Senior Software Engineer

• J2EE and Java SE
• MS SQL Server design and administration
• MySQL database design and administration
• Strong SQL skills
• Guest-facing web application experience

• Object Oriented Programming.
• Strong Core-Java fundamentals.
• Good understanding of RDBMS concepts.
• Strong JAVA web Programming experience. Servlets/JSPs and etc

• EJBs. (SLSB, EB and MDB).
• Restful Web services
• HTTP: A common delivery protocol.
• JDBC or Hibernate/ JPA experience.
• Multi-tiered architecture.
• Ability to perform in a global team environment.
• Agile methodologies.

• LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl) stack .
• Object Oriented Perl and mod_perl development.
• Apache configuration.
• Oracle knowledge
• Groovy & Grails experience
• Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server

• B.E
• M.Tech or any computer related courses

• 3+ years to 5 years - UI Engineer
• 6 years - Sr UI Engineer

• XHTML
• CSS -3
• HTML- 5
• Java Script
• JQuery
• Photoshop
• Flash
• Ajax

• Knowledge of Photoshop is added advantage
• Knowledge of CSS grid/CSS framework
• Flash
• Photoshop
• Ajax

• Web UI Development experience using AJAX, JavaScript, CSS and Semantic XHTML Markup
• Ability to cleanly implement UI compatible with different browsers
• Build Web 2.0 interfaces for web applications in collaboration with development teams.
• Provide technical leadership in effective componentization and automated testing of Web 2.0 technologies.

• Skills required
• BE / M. Tech.
• 6+ years to 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience implementing standards-based web user interfaces.
• Able to clearly annotate own code and write concise explanatory documentation

• XHTML/HTML5 (Canvas, Local Storage Concepts et al)
• CSS -3
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• Photoshop
• Flash (Preferred working knowledge)
• Ajax
• Groovy/Grails (Preferred)