To apply, please send resumes, cover letters and links to where we can find you online to jobs at ranker dot com.
Ranker is a rapidly growing content and community-focused start-up located in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles. We are a relatively small team building a highly scalable and interesting consumer web application that is growing rapidly http://www.quantcast.com/p-3fgKiLeaMkfK-. Additionally, we raised a round of venture capital money in early 2011, and our CEO has sold a successful internet start-up in the past. The following positions are a very hands-on opportunity to join and have an immediate, tangible impact on a Silicon Valley-style startup in the Los Angeles area.
SENIOR JAVA/WEB DEVELOPER
We’re seeking a hands-on developer with a broad skillset and understanding of high-transaction web environments.
The Ranker technology stack consists of custom CMS framework built on Spring MVC running inside Tomcat. Leveraging data sets of millions of entities, we aggregate linked data graphs into Ranker to expose them to our user base for our list building platform. Large scale data processing and Ranker go hand in hand as we continue to target structured data sets of value to augment our existing knowledge base. The Ranker engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the high trafficed site ( over 3.5 million monthly visitors and growing), a distributed app and most importantly large scale data aggregation. In the near future we will be utilizing exciting technologies like Hadoop/MapReduce to push the limits of how data aggregation can impact a consumer site as well as building out our distributed application framework into multiple verticals. Ranker is always looking for rock star engineers with no fear in taking on large tasks head on. Ranker may well be the largest consumer platform using semantic web technology today. If you are up for the challenge send us your resume.
Technical Skills:
3+ years developing with object oriented languages
2-3 years developing Java J2EE applications utilizing OO design pattern
2+ years experience with architecting in a large scale , high throughput environment
3+ years MySQL experience
3+ years Linux xxperience , including basic administration, command line/shell scripting
2+ years experience with Tomcat
1+ years experience with Spring 2.0/3.0
2+ years HTML/CSS/JS/AJAX/JSON
2+ yrs of data architecture experience.
Strong master data management methodology experience and experience with relational databases, overcoming data quality issues.
Experience configuring and supporing a 24/7 production environment
Required Attributes:
Proven track record of delivering successful on-time projects
Deep and broad knowledge, understanding of and interested in the Web and its latest trends and business models
Experience working in a SCRUM project lifecycle
Strong work ethic and dedication to deliver on time
Demonstrate knowledge of current software engineering best practices
Strong verbal and communication skills
comfortable reading API documentation for 3rd party libraries
BS in CS
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Strong Pluses:
A generalist background with wide exposure to several programming paradigms, systems abd variety of concepts and approaches. A “jack of all trades” instead of a niche specialist.
Experience with processing large data sets
Experience configuring and working with SOLR
Experience working with large scale data aggregation (Freebase/Factual/Amazon products)
Hands on experience with Hadoop, HBase,MapReduce, MongoDB, Hibernate – Experience working with large databases and replication.
Experience working with a globally distributed development team
Salary commensurate with experience; medical benefits and stock equity are also part of the package.
JUNIOR JAVA/WEB DEVELOPER
We’re seeking a hands-on developer with a broad skillset and understanding of high-transaction web environments.
The Ranker technology stack consists of custom CMS framework built on Spring MVC running inside Tomcat. Leveraging data sets of millions of entities, we aggregate linked data graphs into Ranker to expose them to our user base for our list building platform. Large scale data processing and Ranker go hand in hand as we continue to target structured data sets of value to augment our existing knowledge base. The Ranker engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the high trafficed site ( over 3.5 million monthly visitors and growing), a distributed app and most importantly large scale data aggregation. In the near future we will be utilizing exciting technologies like Hadoop/MapReduce to push the limits of how data aggregation can impact a consumer site as well as building out our distributed application framework into multiple verticals. Ranker is always looking for rock star engineers with no fear in taking on large tasks head on. Ranker may well be the largest consumer platform using semantic web technology today. If you are up for the challenge send us your resume.
Technical Skills:
2+ years developing with object oriented languages
1+ years developing Java J2EE applications utilizing OO design pattern
1+ years experience with architecting in a large scale , high throughput environment
1+ years MySQL experience
1+ years Linux experience , including basic administration, command line/shell scripting
1+ years experience with Tomcat
1+ years experience with Spring 2.0/3.0
1+ years HTML/CSS/JS/AJAX/JSON
Required Attributes:
Proven track record of delivering successful ontime projects
Deep and broad knowledge, understanding of and interested in the Web and its latest trends and business models
Experience working in a SCRUM project lifecycle
Strong work ethic and dedication to deliver on time
Demonstrate knowledge of current software engineering best practices
Strong verbal and communication skills
Comfortable reading API documentation for 3rd party libraries
BS in CS
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Strong Pluses:
A generalist background with wide exposure to several programing paradigms, systems and variety of concepts and approaches. A “jack of all trades” instead of a niche specialist.
Experience with processing large data sets
Experience configuring and supporting a 24/7 production environment
Experience working with large databases and replication.
Experience working with a globally distributed development team
USER INTERFACE ENGINEER
Ranker is a rapidly growing content and community-focused start-up located in the Miracle Mile
district of Los Angeles. We are a relatively small team building a highly scalable and interesting
consumer web application. We are seeking a mid level frontend developer to join our team.
You are enthusiastic about the web and an expert in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You will have a
deep understanding of frontend standards, JavaScript frameworks and web APIs.
You understand how frontend and backend development, as well as design and user experience
operate together and you have an insatiable appetite to continually push yourself to create
highly optimized, efficient, best-in-class solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning, building, optimizing and maintaining frontend implementations.
- Translate visual designs into completed pages while adhering to design standards.
- Work closely with backend developers to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the UI
- throughout the development life cycle.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and resolve bugs where required.
- Creation of optimized and efficient HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in computer science, multi-media or related field. Or, equivalent experience in the
- web field (4+ years).
- Expert knowledge of hand-coded standards-based HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Extensive knowledge of HTML5, semantic web and CSS3 driven layouts.
- Working knowledge of jQuery and jQuery UI.
- Solid understanding of SEO, accessibility and usability issues as related to the frontend.
- Strong organizational and estimation skills.
- Experience with graphics manipulation, optimization and sprite creation.
- Experience collaborating with other frontend and design teams.
PLUSES
- Experience working with MVC, JAVA, JSP, JSTL or under Sprint a plus.
- Experience working with Object literal JavaScript and AJAX.
- Experience translating design heavy comps into markup using only HTML and CSS.
- Working knowledge of social APIs, including Facebook, Twitter or AddThis.
- Experience of working with version control (subversion).
MUST SUPPLY CODE SAMPLES AND/OR ONLINE PORTFOLIO WITH YOU SUBMISSION
JR. USER INTERFACE ENGINEER
Ranker is a rapidly growing content and community-focused start-up located in the Miracle Mile
district of Los Angeles. We are a relatively small team building a highly scalable and interesting
consumer web application. We seek a junior level frontend developer to join our team.
You are enthusiastic about the web and eager to improve your skills while growing with the
company. You want to push yourself to create highly optimized and efficient code.
You will be working side-by-side with senior developers and will be expected to learn quickly
and function as the frontend teams right arm in a number of technical disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Translate visual designs into completed components while adhering to design standards.
- Work closely with backend developers throughout the development life cycle.
- Creation of optimized and efficient HTML and CSS.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and resolve bugs where required.
- Testing application features on a number of platforms.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong hand-coded standards-based HTML and CSS.
- Knowledge of HTML5, semantic web and CSS3 driven layouts.
- Understanding of SEO, accessibility and usability issues as related to the frontend.
- Strong organizational and estimation skills.
PLUSES
- BS in computer science, multi-media or related field. Or, equivalent experience in the
- web field (2+ years).
- Experience working with MVC, JAVA, JSP, JSTL or under Sprint a plus.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery or jQuery UI.
- Experience translating design heavy comps into markup using only HTML and CSS.
- Experience with graphics manipulation, optimization and sprite creation.
- Experience of working with version control (subversion).
MUST SUPPLY CODE SAMPLES AND/OR ONLINE PORTFOLIO WITH YOU SUBMISSION
MARKETING/PR/PROMOTIONS MANAGER
Ranker seeks a professional, experienced expert in social media and Internet marketing to head up our outreach and promotional efforts. We are producing a lot of valuable, fascinating web content each day. This position will work closely with the content team to devise strategies for spreading Ranker lists around the Web, as well as focusing on gaining more attention for Ranker in the media and across popular web communities.
Major responsibilities will include:
Expanding and enhancing Ranker’s social media presence
Increasing the public’s engagement with syndicated Ranker content
Forming and maintaining content partnerships with other sites, blogs and web communities
Promoting Ranker to the press and exposing the site to new potential audiences
Assisting the content and product teams in devising new lists and features with broad, diverse appeal
Qualified applicants will have:
1 year or more working in marketing, PR or promotions for an Internet company or startup
An established social media presence and experience in promoting content online
A love of the Internet and knowledge of web culture
A basic understanding of web analytics and search engine optimization strategies
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
This is a true startup experience – we are a small but fast-growing company working at a quick pace. We are seeking individuals who will thrive in that environment, and who want to go the extra mile to make our project a great success. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply, respond with a cover letter and resume that includes information about your online and social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Tumblr… you pick!)
CONTENT COORDINATOR
We are currently looking for someone to handle a wide variety of responsibilities in the editorial/content department. Duties may range from social media management / viral marketing to QA and testing, and there will also be some light office/administrative work.
Ideal candidates should be able to function well in a fast-paced, high stress environment, and must be detail oriented, organized, intelligent, tech-savvy, hardworking and very capable of multitasking. Excellent writing skills are a requirement. Only candidates with 4 year degrees or equivalents need apply. Above all else, you must be passionate about the web industry, and about the opportunity to learn a lot on the job.
Required Attributes:
Deeply interested in the latest Internet and social media trends, and knowledgeable about the web industry in general
Available to work in our Los Angeles office. (This is not a work-from-home position)
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Major Pluses Include:
General office experience
Heavy pop culture knowledge
Experience with guerilla and viral marketing campaigns
Internet research experience
Note-taking skills
A background in QA/testing
Community management experience
Comfort with basic bookkeeping software (such as Quickbooks)
SEO experience
Low-level HTML or other coding skills
This is a true startup experience – we are a small but fast-growing company working at a quick pace. We are seeking individuals who will thrive in that environment, and who want to go the extra mile to make our project a great success. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
To apply, respond with a cover letter and resume that includes information about your online and social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Tumblr… you pick!)
DEVELOPMENT QA INTERN
Ranker is looking for someone with solid technical skills to add to our Quality Assurance team. This candidate must have basic experience with website testing and a desire to find site defects. In addition, will have experience in functional and regression testing and be self-motivated to help ensure a high-level of quality in the software. This is a paid, part-time position ($10-12/hr DOE, though if you have some coding skills beyond the QA scope below that can be useful, we can potentially support higher pay and/or additional hours). Our offices are in Mid-Wilshire.
Responsibilities:
Verifying daily builds with supplied automated acceptance tests.
Write, maintain, and execute functional test-cases based on supplied test plan.
Responsible for general functional testing and regression testing of the products.
Responsible for completion of tests across supported browsers/operating systems and submission of results. • Record and track bugs to final resolution.
Work closely with the QA, Development, and Support teams to verify issues and resolutions.
Issue MySQL queries for reporting
Debug and/or fix smaller issues found in the web application
Requirements:
Degree in a computer related field or equivalent experience, or pursuing degree in computer related field
Previous software testing experience a plus
Basic understanding of white box and black box testing approaches.
Ability to create, execute and maintain comprehensive test-cases.
Familiar with bug tracking systems such as Bugzilla or Mantis
Must have strong problem solving skills to determine product issues.
Programming language (Java) education or experience.
Experience querying MySQL
Must be able to work in a team environment and handle multiple tasks and follow schedules to completion.
Must have excellent verbal/written skills and the ability to communicate with key individuals.
Detail oriented and well organized.
Must be authorized to work in the US. Email resume to jobs@ranker.com.
INTERNS
We have a few different roles that interns could fill, depending on their interests and experience. There are openings for social media/viral marketing interns, who will learn how to virally promote a product, manage a social media marketing campaign and do some search engine optimization. There also openings for more general interest interns, who could be doing anything from content creation to office management tasks.
Both positions are unpaid, but you will be working directly with the CEO and the development team, gaining valuable resume experience and learning a lot. We also happily provide college credit. And, since we’re a startup, there are always opportunities for people who prove themselves to move up to paid and/or permanent positions.
Long story short, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for a future in web development, PR or online media.
Requirements:
Must be web savvy. Must know your way around mashable, digg, techcrunch, etc.
Must be a detail-oriented self-starter.
Must be able to write effectively in English. Creative writing experience is a plus, since we’re always looking for people to contribute witty, creative content to Ranker.
Must be willing to work from our office in Hollywood.
Must be able to sit in front of a computer all day. It’s a big plus if you enjoy doing so.
Must be able to effectively use the web — your day to day work will require you to use resources ranging from Freebase to Facebook.
Must commit to a regular schedule of at least 10 hours/week, although 15-20 hours/week is even better. Exact days/times are flexible.
Must be genuinely excited about the opportunity and interested in a future in the web industry.
Must understand that sometimes, when you’re entry-level, you have to get lunch for the office.
Must also understand that getting lunch is worth it if it pays off for your future.
Must be able to handle a start-up environment: meaning you should be patient, flexible and able to multi-task.
When applying, please also answer the following questions:
- What blogs/websites do you visit regularly?
- Why are you applying for this position?
- What do you think you bring to the table for the position?
- What are your initial impressions of Ranker?
