Job description:

Aspera, a fast-growing and profitable start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a software engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails, dyanamic web technologies (Javascript/AJAX/HTML), and webservices to assist in the development of applications for server and network management, file transfer and content distribution, and workflow automation. Candidates with strong software development skills (C++, Java, Web technologies), and experience creating effective, capable User Interfaces are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

The position is ideal for an ambitious entry-level programmer or someone with a few years of software development experience interested to grow his or her skills, or an experienced programmer interested in interfacing the latest web technologies with backend systems in C++. As a member of Aspera's network management applications team, you will design, develop, and implement web-based applications for automating and managing file transfers workflows using Aspera's technology, and create tools for software build and testing automation. Development will use Ruby on Rails primarily, along with Javascript, Flash, webservices (SOAP/REST) and C++.

Required Skills:

• Comfortable programming in Ruby or similar language (1 year+ experience); Ruby on Rails experience a plus
• Comfortable with HTML/CSS and Javascript
• Experience with Flash and other dynamic web technologies a plus
• Experience with development of webservices (SOAP or REST) a plus
• Comfortable with SQL and database programming paradigms
• Strong Java and C++ programming a plus
• Familiar with both Windows and Linux systems and development environments
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a self-starter environment, with a high degree of responsibility and flexibility

Desired Background:

• B.Sc. or greater in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
• At least 1 Year of professional software development experience or internship equivalent

To Apply:

Please send a resume and a cover email to jobs@asperasoft.com.

About Aspera

Aspera Inc. is a software development company creating innovative high-performance bulk data transport technologies that provide maximum speed, complete security, and breakthrough bandwidth control at global distances. With several thousand endpoint and server licenses installed world wide, Aspera's fasp software products are becoming the industry standard for high-speed transfer of digital content in the media and entertainment marketplace and the technology of choice for large enterprise-wide organizations for Fortune 500 companies.