Hasbro, a world leader in kids and family entertainment products located right
here New England, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to work with our brand
teams representing incredible products like Transformers, GI Joe, My Little
Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Nerf, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, and Tonka to
bring new online entertainment experiences to life.
Why do you want to work at Hasbro’s Online Media group? Here are a few
reasons:
• We have the best portfolio of toy and game brands in the world:
Transformers, GI Joe, Nerf, Scrabble, Monopoly, Clue, My Little Pony, Littlest
Pet Shop
• We’re a great, profitable, growing global brand entertainment company,
right here in New England!
• We’re successfully taking our toy and game brands into all media
experiences :
• Blockbuster movies like, Transformers, GI Joe, Battleship, Stretch
Armstrong and others!
• Television: we recently formed a joint venture with Discovery Kids to
create The Hub, a new television network for kids.
• Online games: our partnership with EA, Activision and others has
delivered top games on all the popular gaming platforms, including Xbox360,
PS3, iPhone, PC and massive multiplayer online games
•
Our traditional toy business continues to grow, and we’re committed to
extending those retail toy experiences to engage kids and adults with
digital/online extensions that extend their enjoyment of our products.
Software Engineer
The Software Engineer, Web will be responsible for the creating scalable web
applications and web services supporting Hasbro’s consumer facing online
entertainment destination. Hubworld.com, Hasbro’s new online entertainment
destination for kids, featuring online games and videos from many of Hasbro and
other brands featured on the new kids television network, TheHub. The Software
Engineer, Web will report to the Director, Engineering and Development, and
work closely with other developers, designers, DBAs, system administrators, and
other product and marketing personnel.
.
Responsibilities:
• Hands-on development of systems, application and scalable web services
supporting the hubworld.com entertainment web site (online games, videos, other
entertainment content)
• Develop scalable web applications using modern development methodologies
• Development tasks will include a mix of designing, coding, integrating,
testing, tuning, debugging, documenting and support.
• Assist in the configuration and development of custom, commercial and
open source content management systems and other production web systems
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Requirements:
• Proven track record of success in developing web applications and
infrastructure for scalable consumer web sites, experience with online
entertainment sites (online games, videos, etc) a plus
• Ability to define and implement new web based technology solutions and
enhancements across multiple web environments to deliver maximum value for our
business partners. Excellent technical leadership skills and ability to manage
a diverse set of stakeholders. Technical skills should include
• 3-5+ years of experience developing web applications, with a solid
understanding of Internet technologies and architecture
• 3 + years Java, PHP, or similar web application development language
experience
• 3+ years experience with SQL database query development work, designing
database schemas, tuning applications and databases
• Experience programming and integrating web systems components such as
content management systems, ad serving systems, content distribution networks,
etc.
• Technical expertise in Web architecture and design principles, Web
Services / SOA, etc.
• Solid understanding of middleware and integration technologies
• Knowledge of XML, XSL, XSLT, Javascript, SOAP/REST, HTML and HTTP
This is a fully funded digital start-up 100% financed by the parent company -
so it has all of the excitement of a startup, with none of the financial risks!
For this role, we offer a competitive salary, lucrative bonus (which we've
paid out at over 100% over the past 10 years!) in a gorgeous, brand new office
space! Plus, you get to work with some of the most fun products in the world!
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Please note:
This position is full time, 100% on site during regular business hours; no
offsite/offshore/remote/freelance talent please
Local candidates only - a t this time, we cannot provide relocation assistance
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Please note:
This position is full time, 100% on site during regular business hours; no
offsite/offshore/remote/freelance talent please
Local candidates only - a t this time, we cannot provide relocation assistance
No visa sponsorship/assistance available at this time
No agencies
No agencies
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