Ancestry.com is the world´s largest online resource for family history. We have helped pioneer the market for online family history research, taking a pursuit that was expensive and time-consuming and making it easy, affordable and accessible to anyone with an interest in their family history. The foundation of our service is an extensive collection of billions of historical records that we have digitized, indexed and put online over the past 13 years. These digital records and documents, combined with our proprietary online search technologies, tools and collaboration features, have enabled our more than one million subscribers to create nearly 16 million family trees that contain nearly 1.6 billion profiles, and make meaningful discoveries about the lives of their ancestors.
With employees around the world, we are committed to hiring the very best talent. We are known for our cutting-edge technology, phenomenal innovation, and we offer a compelling and rewarding workplace where you will thrive. We seek out passionate people to join our mission of helping people discover, preserve and share their family history. We invite you to explore and discover the many opportunities that await you at Ancestry.com.
Sr. Software Engineer - Ancestry Tools Lead
We are looking for an experienced SOFTWARE ENGINEER with 5 to 9 years experience in the industry building web sites and applications with object oriented languages. You will assist in the creation and development of services that build on our core consumer subscription business and systems that help maintain our internal development products. Your initial focus will be the continued development of our Expert Connect product (a platform for connecting consumers with a range of family history services providers around the world). You will also help build and maintain our internal customer systems and applications.
Required Skills
This position will create and modify code that supports a number of services, processes, internal web sites, and SQL Server database operations that support the Ancestry.com web sites. The work will involve the Ancestry.com Expert Connect product, our internal CMS project, Wiki project, learning centers, and internal marketing tools. The code is written in C# using the .NET framework and Java. This individual needs to love writing code in multiple languages and thrive on making internal systems and components work correctly.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent degree/experience).
- Prior programming experience with Object Oriented Languages (C++, Java, C#).
- Web Programming experience (JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML, HTTP Handlers, XSL).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Tools a plus.
- Familiarity with FatWire CMS system a plus
- Understanding of software development processes, including object oriented analysis, design and implementation.
- Database schema design and implementation (tables, queries, triggers, views, and stored procedures). Experience with SQL Server, Enterprise Manager, and Query Analyzer a plus.
- Good communication skills that can deal with diverse types of people from Product Management, Marketing, and Testing groups.
- Ability to work with a small dedicated team of software developers.
- A self starter willing to learn(You will be managed remotely).
- Must be analytical and adept to problem solving and have a strong attention to detail
- Needs to be able to provide clear documentation of code and processes
- Needs to be able to consistently write unit tests for all code developed.
- Needs to be an effective leader
Working for Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com is a profitable, growing company with a positive, high-energy environment. Together, our dedicated teams are harnessing the power of technology and using it to simplify the way people connect with their families and their unique legacies. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also extremely exciting. You'll work with a team of passionate, engaged individuals. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please send your information to Herbnj@gmail.com
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