Proofpoint is looking for an excellent Sr. MySQL Application Developer that will be responsible for designing, prototyping, implementation and testing of our next generation applications in a SaaS environment. The ideal Developer should be capable of analysis and design of front-end applications as well as the user interface coding and integration but should be much stronger on database development and back-end/server coding. The Developer will be fluent in software development processes and methodology's as well be a well-rounded in internet-based development tools and conversant in modern software engineering concepts, with an in-depth understanding of database concepts and principles (specifically MySQL 4.x/5.x).

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Should have the following:
• Domain expert in MySQL design and development with proven experience writing software for scalable, fault tolerant systems serving 100 million plus unique monthly transactions.
• Excellent data design skills, particularly in clustered/sharded/rack/replicated/distributed system/parallel processing environments. Understands scale, efficiency, and stability of data constraints in the manipulation of large amounts of data. Familiarity with Hadoop/Pig/HBase and MapReduce/Sawzall/Bigtable desirable, and RDF exposure a big plus.
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of data collection, storage, and retrieval processes. Focus on scaling horizontally rather than vertically with a thorough understanding of the various ways to use MySQL in a constant uptime/high availability environment. Production experience with clustered, sharded, or replicated (multi-master and pub/sub) database configurations required. This experience must include replication to geographically distributed datacenters (CO-Locations, etc) along with failover planning.

Duties:
• Develop advanced database applications using MySQL and J2EE. Design Java components using Java and J2EE design patterns. Exposure to Open Source Technologies is desirable.
• Produce high quality production software using industry best practices.
• Produce excellent, thorough, design and development documentation.
• Design logical and physical data models optimized for maximum flexibility per research requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team environment interacting with IT developers, administrators, management and engineering.
• Work with limited supervision under tight time constraints with changing requirements.

Requirements:
• 7+ years of extensive MySQL database experience
• 5+ years of Java development experience. J2EE experience is required
• 5+ years experience with UNIX/Linux
• Experience with LDAP and/or ActiveDirectory
• Hands-on experience with source control & release management systems such as CVS or Subversion
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical/organizational skills in concert with superb decision making skills.
• BS Computer Science or equivalent

Pluses:
• Hands-on experience with workflow engines
• Hands-on experience with Apache/Tomcat
• Test Driven Development(TDD)
• Agile development (SCRUM)
• Experience in developing SaaS based systems

Proofpoint offers a full benefit package including 3 weeks vacation and stock.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other prohibited factors under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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