Elephant Ventures  is in search of what we call a Technology Lead or a Senior 
Software Engineer.  The position reports to our CTO, and will be responsible 
for leading projects at the technical level.  We're open to bringing in a more 
junior resource who has the right frame of mind and helping them grow into the 
role, so if you don't match the full skillset, please don't be shy about 
submitting a resume.  We're looking for a problem solver to join our team.

Technical Skillset:
-PHP/OO programming, Senior Level Skills, can architect, design, and review 
code. (must be familiar with OO design and coding)
-MySQL Database, Senior Level Skills, can design data structures, write 
queries/views/procedures, and can do mid level DBA functions (index analysis, 
backup/restore operations and scripting)
-SVN Knowledge, familiarity with SVN management for project code, and can help 
others on the project work in our repositories properly.
-Apache Administration, can build/configure apache web server. (or lighttpd). 
solid knowledge of server architecture setup and configuration.
-Redhat/CentOS/Debian system administration.  Basic knowledge of sysadmin tasks 
and tools.
-Bash scripting - sed/awk/grep, building command pipes and encapsulating tasks 
in scripts for cron, basic familiarity.
-Web Application Architecture, Solid understanding and experience with 
structuring web applications for a given task.

Helpful if you have some familiarity with (but not required)
-Flex
-Flash
-SEO

Managerial Skillset:
-Able to manage 2-3 mid-level or junior developers (it's okay if you have less 
management experience, but are willing and 'able', we'll help you learn)
-Able to understand specifications and break them in to 'develop-able' pieces 
and then assign them to and cross check the work of junior resources.
-Familiarity with Project Management Processes, and able to help in creating 
effort and schedule estimates, (every project will have a formal technical 
project manager, you'll work with them on these things)
-Ability to architect solutions for projects assigned to you.
-Ability to "own the solution" and to manage developers to a successful 
delivery on a project.
-Help in recruiting technical talent.
-Solid english writing skills to document work, or to assign tasks to junior 
resources.
-Willingness to work from the high level of a project down to the roll up your 
sleeves and do low level coding level as workflow/projects and timing requires. 
 We all have a do what it takes attitude.

Other Skills: (nice to have)
-A sense of humor.
-Spanish fluency a plus.

Elephant Ventures is a small (10 people) but growing digital agency located on 
West 29th Street.  We typically focus on fast paced, multi-technology projects, 
and are the guys that get called when people can't figure out how to get 
something done.  We have a very ecclectic staff, and are a group of interesting 
personalities. We all share a love for technology and engineered solutions to 
abstract problems.  In your work with us you'll constantly learn new 
technologies and be asked to step outside your comfort zone.  We have been 
around for 6 years, and offer salary on par with experience and health benefits.

If this doesn't sound like you, but it sounds like someone you know, please 
send us a referral.  We'll pay a $500 referral fee if we wind up hiring the 
person and they stay with us 90 days or more.

If it does sound like you, please send a resume to 
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>

Thanks!
Art

Art Shectman

President
Elephant Ventures
[email protected]
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