Senior Software Engineer

Fox Entertainment Group

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

MySpace is looking for a highly disciplined, self motivated, forward thinking Senior Software Engineer. This Engineer will develop robust technical requirements documentation in order to lead the design & development of Business Systems solutions; these will be derived from strategic business goals and operational projects and result in end-user applications. These applications will support MySpace’s overall objectives to increase revenue, improve efficiency and reduce risk by providing high quality data, on demand, for varied user groups’ day to day business needs.

This individual will have responsibility for implementing and maintaining large scale data solutions across MySpace’s sales operations group; they will act as the primary developer and query point, with a focus to serve cross departmental system’s needs - including but not limited to business intelligence, sales finance, accounting, corporate analytics, ad delivery, product strategy and sales. In addition, this Engineer will work closely with all 3rd party partners to ensure operable, robust data access, including, but not limited to, ad serving, order management and CRM partners.

Responsibilities include:

Work with Senior Director of Business Solutions & Senior Sales leadership to identify all major business needs within sales operations and translate strategic vision into tangible, actionable development projects with robust PRD’s; act as primary resource through execution of project plans, thereby solving for vision

· Manage to deadline, all data related requirements for improvement of usage and function for all 3rd Party Sales Systems. Likewise, identify gaps in 3rd party systems and develop/execute all plans for ‘in-house’ or alternate solutions (i.e. works with Sr. Director to determine/recommend best options/solutions for in-house development of technology)

Seek continuous improvement in data sourcing each day. Proactively seek inefficiencies and process vulnerabilities across data gathering efforts. Ideate, develop, “sell through” and own solutions, leveraging relevant external or internal resources to resolve.
Manage through experience and onsite learning - data architecture, accuracy and accessibility across systems on behalf of the sales organization. Become subject matter expert in all baseline data sources, wherein sales and operations have easy access and confidence in relevant data sources; Evaluate and recommend new technologies in where applicable
Maintain code base across multiple domains, with foresight to develop applicable linking and extraction techniques thereby maximizing the value and relation of the varied data sets
Participate in interdepartmental interviews – assist gathering requirements, decomposing business logic, analyze current tool set with these objectives in mind driving discovery and plans for automation processes
Design global relational data table architecture; template scripts able to generate monthly, quarterly & yearly data outputs and query actionable drilldown reports as guided by executive management

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years background in application programming, systems analysis and relational databases as applied to knowledge of digital advertising and its wide range of governing systems
Able to understand digital advertising metrics across multiple dimensions: product packaging, time period, market segment and various targeting segments with inclusion of impression, dollar and user data to report real time and predictive modeling
Deep understanding of Oracle/SQL database development & data linkage of data therein
Large scale Data Processing and Data Compiling knowledge; comfortable in Terabyte + data environments
Concentrated experience and mastery of Data Warehousing Systems from means to end
Has deep knowledge of development cycle best practices, audit experience a plus
Excellent Q/A & data assurance skills geared towards executive reporting
Conversant with business leads across Sales Processes, Account Management, Trafficking Procedures, Intelligence Reporting and Financial/Accounting Practices (GAAP)
Ability to effectively drive innovation within current ecosystem of data platforms
Expertise: Oracle, all SQL, Java, all Visual, HTML, Excel, MS Access
Bachelor’s Degree Required, advanced engineering degree a plus

KEY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate must feel comfortable with, and remain calm in the face of uncertainty, rapid change, and aggressive deadlines common to rapidly growing companies with evolving business models. A proven track record of data mastery is a must.
The ability to flexibly shift focus and concentration among data projects assuring near term, often imperfect needs and long term sustainable, scalable solutions
Ability to thrive within a fast moving, continuously evolving organization
Always ‘one step ahead’ of data requests to enhance end game data solutions
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Professional maturity, integrity, discipline and a positive attitude
Excellent communication (verbal and written)

COMPENSATION
The successful candidate will receive a compensation package commensurate with his/her track record and level of achievement.

For consideration, please apply at https://www.fox.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=20165&CurrentPage=1

MySpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.