Software EngineerThe position is based with DAFT.IE ( Property Website) in the Development Team and is based at the offices in Latin Hall, Dublin 8
Daft is looking for a Software Engineer to join our web products team to work on the next generation of Daft products and services. Daft is the busiest destination website in the country serving over 59 million pages to over eight hundred thousand people every month.
Reponsibilities:
As an engineer on the web products team, you will be building apps & features that are used by hundred’s of thousands of people. We have a very high standard on our engineering team and are looking for smart, passionate developers. The role is an extremely rewarding one for the right candidate, as you will be given ownership over your own projects from day one.
Working at Daft will give you in-depth exposure to the entire range of different systems we have in development such as:
* The core libraries (PHP/Linux)
* The website front-end (PHP/HTML/CSS/AJAX/Javascript/WAP)
* The next generation of Daft features e.g. AJAX mapping (www.daft.ie/maps/), Flash Video (www.daft.ie/newhomes)
* Our payment and billing systems
* Our database and web server clustering system
Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 2.1 BSc/MSc Computer Science/Computer Engineering (or related degree)
* First class knowledge and experience of web application development using PHP, CSS, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript.
* A good working knowledge of at least one high level programming language required, e.g. C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby
* A good working knowledge of SQL is required. Any experience with MySQL or Oracle replication would be beneficial
* Any experience with Linux/Unix would be beneficial
* A good understanding of what users want and the ability to produce and recognize easy-to-use software
What we can offer:
* A fast-paced, challenging and fun working environment
* The opportunity to work with one of Ireland’s fastest growing and most respected internet companies
* The chance to make a lasting difference. The projects are exciting and developers are given wide scope for creativity and innovation.
* A chance to make a significant contribution to our future technical direction
* The ability to learn a lot, not only from development but also from experiencing the stages of a rapidly growing indigenous technology and media company.
Package:
* Permanent Full-time position
* Interviewing now, starting immediately
We are looking to fill all advertised positions as soon as possible. For immediate consideration please send your CV and a cover letter along with any sample work that you have produced to jobs@daft.ie
**CV’s without cover letters will not be considered**
Daft does not accept CV’s from recruitment agencies.
