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Senior Flex Architect

Type: Full-time
Reports to: VP, Web Technology
Location: New York, NY (Soho)

Description

Thumbplay is looking for a very talented, self motivated Flex architect to work on the next generation product offerings. The position involves being responsible for key areas of new product launches as well as support the ongoing business. The person would be responsible for architectural software decisions, as well as software implementation in a team effort. In addition, the person would work closely with the Product / Marketing team to facilitate the delivery of top quality software products. The environment is dynamic with focus on creative thinking and usage of open source to solve complex problems and business needs.

Requirements
  • Minimum 4 years of Flash development experience on major Flash/Flex Projects
  • Mastery of ActionScript 3.0 and object oriented programming
  • Experience with XML and Flash, including an understanding of XSD/DTD for validation
  • Experience building Adobe AIR applications
  • Cairngorm MVC framework (Flex frameworks)
  • Ability to independently set tasks and complete work with limited direction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment and maintain high productivity
  • Ability to devise creative technical solutions
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
Additional Considerations
  • Comprehensive understanding of web browsers and front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. JSP a plus
  • AS3 related media APIs is a plus

If you are interested in applying for the Senior Flex Architect, please send your resume (DOC, PDF, or TXT format) and a cover letter to jobs@thumbplay.com. Please use "Senior Flex Architect" as the subject of your email.

About Thumbplay

Thumbplay, Inc. is defining the mobile entertainment experience for U.S. consumers and is the nation's largest and fastest-growing provider of mobile content. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from some of the world's largest entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Pictures Television, as well as several independent labels and artists and video game companies.

The company has maintained and grown its leadership position in the industry by providing its consumers with the best possible customer experience, including live, "24/7/365" bi-lingual customer service and a commitment to delivering the largest catalog of entertainment possible.


 

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