Senior Software Developer

MaestroConference, a fast-growing internet & telephony startup, is hiring a senior Java and Rich Internet Application (Flex/PHP/mySQL, Ajax) software developer to take a leadership role within the team, located in our Oakland office.

We're a software startup on a mission - with customers include MoveOn.org, BarackObama.com and the DNC, Rainforest Action Coalition, the Sierra Club, many best-selling personal growth authors and other organizations making a difference in the world. We are replacing passive media consumption, boring conference calls, and disconnected web browsing with passionate, involved, worldwide conversations about topics of importance.

We're seeking a software engineer who is supports our mission, AND who has a proven track record of architecting and building java applications, AND who is a *great* communicator and team player.

Job Summary

The Senior Software Developer will work on customer facing telephony solutions and the related systems including event registration, a web interface, APIs, and ecommerce .

Responsibilities

• Code, document and debug - of course
• Lead the process of making architectural decisions (large and small - both application architecture and systems architecture), in communication with other developers and management..
• Take a leadership role in our Agile process, supporting other engineers in clearing blocks.
• Support key customers and be available for (rare but occasional) off-hours support for immediate issues.
  

Required Experience

• Advanced level with Java
• Experience developing mySQL enabled Web 2.0 consumer applications, especially in Drupal & PHP
• Comfort with C, C++ and XML
• Familiarity with linux administration

Good To Have Experience

• Strong RIA development (Flash/Flex/ActionScript)
• XML-RPC
• Asterisk/VOIP
• Amazon EC2

We'd prefer someone who has 10 or more years of development experience.

Benefits of working at MaestroConference.com

MaestroConference is very fast-paced, with a unique and exciting product, a very “honest and real” culture, and the potential (based on results to date) that this could be a very profitable company.

Of course, startups can be demanding and chaotic. And, we are 100% committed to making a fantastic work environment, which includes the following benefits:

• Balanced team mix of hard-working entrepreneurs, talented engineers, and successful Silicon Valley veterans
• Opportunity for attractive stock options and bonuses
• An culture which invites very honest, very real communication.
• Fulfilling work environment with team of smart, ethical, and passionate "A-players"
• Potential for benefits including health insurance & 401k (which we plan to add this fall)
• Real revenue, a terrific client list, and (we believe, but judge for yourself) the real potential to be very profitable.

**PLEASE NOTE** This position is for San Francisco Bay Area residents only.

QA Engineer

Job Summary

MaestroConference.com is a leading provider of interactive voice conferencing. Our platform adds the "voice" to social media, enabling inspirational and engaging events with massive audiences.

The QA Engineer will be responsible for hands-on management of the entire quality assurance effort. You should excel in fast paced, dynamic work environments and have the ability to work on multiple projects following Agile processes for software development.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with development team to draft test cases
• Maintain, extend, and enhance Automation using Selenium
• Demonstrate initiative to improve products, tools, and process around QA automation
• Take ownership of release management
• Work closely with other QA engineers and developers and ensure on-time completion of the testing and product delivery
• Reduce test cycle time, while increasing test coverage
• Document Automation procedures and maintain the automated tests over time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred
• 1+ years test Automation experience with Selenium
• At least 2+ years experience testing web-based applications with multiple browsers (IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Safari, Chrome) with emphasis on Automation (developing test scripts and frameworks)
• Extensive background in QA Methodologies and experience developing and executing comprehensive test suites for application software
• Must have a passion for analysis and testing
• Strong trouble shooting and technical skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to adapt and learn
• Must be a self-starter and able to perform with minimal supervision while working in a diverse team environment following Agile processes for software development
• You read this job description thoroughly and will include the word "details" in the subject line of your application
• Comfortable in a unix/linux environment and experience with MySQL and Mac OSX

Benefits of working at MaestroConference.com

MaestroConference.com is focused on creating innovative new products and services within the voice conferencing industry. We're very fast-paced, hard-working, and love to have fun!

We are 100% committed to making a fantastic work environment, which includes the following benefits:

• Located in the beautiful Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland; walking distance to Lake Merritt and an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and restaurants
• Balanced team mix of hard-working entrepreneurs, talented engineers, and successful Silicon Valley veterans
• Opportunity for attractive stock options and bonuses
• Fulfilling work environment with team of smart, ethical, and passionate "A-players"

Compensation

We launched in August of 2009 and are well on our way to profitability, so this is still very much a ground floor opportunity, and we are seeking fellow entrepreneurs. This is a contractor position with a portion of payment going towards deferred fees. For the first three months, half or more of the consultant fee is deferred, and cash compenation will be $3000 per month for these three months. A generous allocation of stock options will begin vesting upon commencement.

Please visit our website before contacting us: www.maestroconference.com