Be part of Rispar Media, we are always on the lookout for exceptional big thinkers. If your resume is rich in Perl, Python, JavaScript, Lisp specs then we would love you to get in touch with us. We provide a collaborative work environment where employees get the opportunity to contribute and think independently. Email us at [email protected]

Rispar Media is looking for a mid-level Gray Box QA Engineer who wants to test with the best. This position demands superior communication
skills, a fast-learner of how things work, and the obsession to deliver products quickly while maintaining quality. In this position, you will:

• Test fun and engaging applications that are used by millions of people everyday.
• Design, document, and exercise test cases in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment.
• Conduct integration, regression, ad-hoc, and edge-case testing as part our daily release cycle.
• Work closely with all parties involved in the development cycle, while maintaining a positive relationship
   

Requirements:

• Active user on Facebook, MySpace, Hi5, or other social networking platform, experience using Rispar Media's products a plus
  
• 2-4 years of experience doing gray box testing for high traffic web applications
  
• Excel as a full-time employee in a fast pace, small team, start-up environment
  
• Strong understanding of QA methodology and the Software Development Life-cycle
  
• Vast knowledge of browsers and testing on various platforms
  
• Working knowledge of Unix and MySQL, familiar with HTML / CSS / JavaScript / ActionScript
  
• Proficient in filing bugs and familiar with GIT (or equivalent version control system)
  
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills to work with an energetic team
  
• Ability to have fun, juggle priorities, and produce results in a fast pace, rapidly changing environment
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other technical fields
  

Bonus:

• Python, Perl, Flash coding experience
• Experience testing consumer web applications (vs enterprise applications or SAAS)
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Windmill
• MySQL knowledge for backend verification
• Able to read Python code
• Experience monitoring system health through exception and activity logs
• Experience testing flash

Responsibilities:

• Implement core functionality of the company website by designing and implementing website logic that will run efficiently and can be easily maintained.
  
• Assist in developing specifications for new features and determine technical feasibility.
  
• Design interface of the features as well as the underlying code, including business logic features that communicate with the company database and client application.
  
• Debug and maintain the website in a variety of environments, including cross-domain and cross-browser implementation.
  
• Support changes in the generation process of web pages. Maybe be assigned to various projects using skills.
  
• The ideal candidate knows when and why to use tables, has knowledge of when an XMLHTTPRequest is useful versus when it is just cool, and can hand tune markup for efficient rendering.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of software or web development experience
  
• Expertise in building and maintaining web pages using HTML, CSS, and object-oriented JavaScript
  
• 1-3 years experience in at least one typical web programming language (Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
  
• Experience with HTML templating systems (Cheetah, Django, Smarty, CakePHP, etc.)
  
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks, including Ajax networking (jQuery, MochiKit, YUI, Dojo, etc.)
  
• Comfortable with DOM manipulation (beyond innerHTML)
  
• Internet/web technologies such as browsers, firewalls, and http
  
• Rendering designs as efficient web-pages
  
• Working knowledge of source control software (CVS, Subversion, etc.)
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Graphic Design or related field

The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution
throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing
product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, defining
and tracking key metrics, and working closely with engineering, sales, and
support to ensure growth, engagement, revenue and customer satisfaction
goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the
product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Managing Slide's product development including product specifications
  and messaging
. Managing the entire product life cycle from conception to development to release
. Quantitative analysis of product/key metrics
. Initiate and prioritize projects within engineering and QA, track
  product development, and develop product launch plans
. Engage closely with engineering team and assist in determining the best
  technical implementation methods as well as reasonable execution schedule
. Be an expert with respect to the competition
. Own the product metrics and responsibility for the ultimate success of
  t he product

REQUIREMENTS:
. Resume with proven results not just description of duties - We want to
  see metrics
. Passion for writing product specifications and building engaging
  applications
. Outstanding creativity plus stellar written and oral communication
  skills
. Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to details
. An enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and team player with an
  unparalleled work ethic and desire to win
. Previous start-up experience is a strong plus
. BA/BS degree (CS, EE, Math, Stats preferred)
. Innate ability to understand customers
. Strong knowledge of the consumer internet space

Desirable Skills:
. Proven ability in developing winning product strategies for consumer
  internet space
. Experience with social media, virtual economies, gaming, or developing
  advertising products a plus