Centre of Best Practices Hiring

The Centre of Best Practices of Software Engineering by Pivotal Labs is looking to hire a few engineers.

About Centre of Best Practices (Pivotal Labs + Neoteny Labs)

The Centre of Best Practices is to help up the level of expertise of our people in software engineering.

This Centre will administer proficiency tests and interviews to hire engineers who will be exposed to ARC (Agile, Ruby-on-Rails and the Cloud). These engineers will also be exposed to and work on difficult problems from the likes of Google, Twitter, etc., so that they may gain exposure to world-class platforms, technologies and markets.

Senior / Junior Software Engineer

There is a handful for places open for this position.

Responsibilities:

Work with Pivotal management to execute Pivotal’s Agile software development techniques and methods. Work with project teams in the adoption of object-oriented design and programming in Ruby on Rails, Java, XML, HTML, XSL; the assimilation of XP/Agile methodologies; and the use of software design patterns, unit testing, and open source technology.

Develop, create and modify computer software applications utilizing agile processes. Participate in the Pivotal “co-development model” in which Pivotal engineers work side-by-side with client engineers in order to mentor, coach and increase the overall productivity of client teams, while delivering functionality on a weekly basis. Participate in hands-on coding and mentoring of client developers and assist client teams in the adoption of object-oriented design and programming. Design and customize software to produce high quality software at a rapid pace, with a focus on the constant input and changing needs of the client, ultimately optimizing operational efficiency.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, including peripheral equipment modifications where necessary. Analyze user needs and software requirements, in collaboration with client employees, to determine design details and feasibility within time and cost constraints. Confer with other team members, including client employee analysts and engineers, to design the system and to obtain information on project performance requirements. Design, develop and modify software systems applying Agile methods and processes, including Extreme Programming. Predict and measure outcome and consequences of design applying theories and principles of science, mathematics and computer engineering. Develop and direct software system testing, as well as validation procedures, programming and documentation. Modify existing software to improve performance or correct errors.

Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent and 1 year experience in job. Performance test required.

Send CV/particulars to james [at] neotenylabs.com.

If you’re interested in applying, head to Neoteny Singapore Camp 1 this weekend as well. The review/recruitment will take place on both afternoons of the event, and announcements, information and signage will be available at the event venue on both days to direct you to the right room.