[ajug-jobs] Search Engineer

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Job ID:               2185
Job Title:            Search Engineer
Location:             Atlanta Georgia
Business Name:        AutoTrader.com
Email:        heather.antonacci at autotrader.com

Job Description:
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AutoTrader.com is seeking a seasoned JAVA Developer to join our Search Engine (FAST Project) Team.

Job Title: Search Engineer (Fast Project)

Description:

The Search Engineer is responsible for managing, developing and implementing solutions, as required, to support the technical search engine environment at AutoTrader.com.  To be successful in this role one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment.  This role requires excellent communication skills, both with team members and business contacts, as well as individuals at all levels of the organization.  In addition, the successful Engineer must be able to work with minimal or no supervision on multiple concurrent projects and to coordinate the work of others in this environment.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

•	Develop new or maintain existing programs based on specifications.
•	Develop, implement and maintain unit tests of programs.
•	Participate in requirements gathering and definition.
•	Working on the design of new or changing programs and producing requisite specifications.
•	Participating in functional test planning and testing for the assigned applications, functional areas or projects.
•	Work effectively and independently on multiple complex activities and projects.
•	Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting for the assigned applications, functional areas or projects.
•	Sharing knowledge by effectively documenting work.
•	Maintain expert level of knowledge in area of expertise.
•	Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned application(s), functional areas or projects.
•	Work with the team to ensure the quality of coordinated business functions.
•	Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues thru resolution.
•	Participate in project planning.
•	Participate in design and maintenance of enterprise architecture.
•	Monitor Search Engine environments for errors and perform problem determination when necessary.

Qualifications:

•	Experience with the following technologies: IT experience in an Internet or distributed network environment - minimum of 2 years;
•	Experience with Python, XML, Perl, version control
•	Experience with Linux operating system
•	Experience with SQL - Oracle SQL & PL/SQL a plus
•	Experience with Java or other OO languages like C++ or C#
•	Experience with Search Engines a plus
•	Experience with Web Services, SOA a plus
•	Excellent oral and written communication skills
•	Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
•	Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
•	More than 3 years experience in relevant technologies

AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com aggregates in a single location more than 3 million vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners, which provide the largest selection of vehicles attracting more than 11 million qualified buyers each month. Through innovative merchandising products such as multiple photos and comprehensive search functionality, AutoTrader.com unites buyer and seller online - dramatically improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. AutoTrader.com is an equal opportunity employer.




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This job was posted on: 2008-07-18

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