Staff Software Engineer/Manager

Sybase delivers open-architecture solutions that provide the liquidity and mobility software necessary to create the Unwired Enterprise. Sybase solutions integrate platforms, databases, and applications (liquidity), and extend those applications to mobile workers through mobile and Wi-Fi technologies (mobility). With Sybase, companies can attain maximum value from their data assets by getting the right information to the right people at the right time and place.


Sybase's reputation in delivering mission-critical solutions has made it the leader in the financial industry-where Sybase powers over half the trades on Wall Street, and in mobile technology-where Sybase is the market leader in mobile databases, middleware, and Wi-Fi solutions.


In short, Sybase is the wise choice to help businesses achieve the new paradigm for success: the Unwired Enterprise.


The Staff Engineer/Manager will be responsible for design and hands-on implementation of complex server-side systems; Creation of detailed design documents; Analysis and prioritization of new technology and refactoring opportunities. In addition, the Staff Engineer/Manager will be responsible for directing and mentoring a small team of developers.


Sybase provides outstanding benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Spousal equivalent benefits coverage, Paid Time Off, Education assistance program, Adoption Assistance Program, Employee stock purchase plan, 401K, Commuter Benefits, 529 College Savings Plan information, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Fitness Center, Onsite Day Care, Onsite Cafe, and Credit Union.


Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.


Sybase is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Job Requirements
Knowledge/Skills (Must Have):


Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and at least 10 years experience with 5+ years of web development/web architecture

Experience with high volume, transactional websites

Expert understanding of Java, multi-threading , object-oriented design and design patterns

Strong understanding of J2EE in particular JDBC, JSP, servlets, EJB

Strong understanding of SQL, database design, transaction management

Good understanding of XML, HTML, JavaScript

Windows, Unix

Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of 2-5 engineers

Strong troubleshooter

Independent worker, organized, strong communicator with proven initiative to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Quick learner

Knowledge/Skills (Nice to Have in addition to the above):



WebSphere, DB2, Oracle

Banking industry

Performance tuning

Presentation frameworks (Struts etc.)