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Web Application Engineer
Job Summary
As a Web Application Engineer you will utilize your web development skills to improve a broad range of MathWorks eSupport web applications and web services. You will be responsible for feature enhancements and bug fixes in Ruby on Rails and Java / Struts applications. You will also be assisting business areas in defining their needs and effectively translating business and technical requirements into functional specifications and application designs.
Responsibilities
- Make enhancements to improve our MathWorks eSupport applications
- Work with Business areas to define and document requirements for new application features
- Create technical specifications and work with Architecture to review those specifications
- Collaborate with Usability and designers to develop workflows and page designs
- Work with quality analysts to ensure test cases and plans are appropriately developed and adhered to
- Focus on improving performance and availability across the application
Qualifications Required / Preferred
- B.S. + 3 years of experience, or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 3+ years of experience developing MVC web applications in Ruby on Rails or Java / Struts
- Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML/XSL/XSLT
- Experience with SQL and database concepts
- Knowledge of Software Development Methodologies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Pluses:
- Experience with Linux and Apache
- Experience with jQuery, JSON, SOAP
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with search technologies
- Experience with MATLAB
Why MathWorks?
It’s the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It’s contributing to software products that make a difference in the world. And it’s being part of a company with an incredible commitment to doing the right thing – for each individual, our customers, and the local community.
MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs 2500 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.A. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.