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Description
Mission Research is an innovative software and usability research company dedicated to building simple, powerful, high-quality software. Our technology platform is unique--something we call The Hybrid Web, which boasts the power and safety of desktop applications integrated smartly and safely with web-based functionality.
We seek an experienced Windows software developer. The role involves a dedicated resource to assist in designing and building commercial desktop software.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead the development of new desktop software products and/or lead the development of new versions of existing software products.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, code and test commercial-grade products to be sold to the mass market.
Organize and lead a small development team through the design, implementation and test phases of the software product life cycle.
Interact with product managers to clarify requirements and develop product specifications.
Interact with project managers to determine project schedules and report status.
Interact with software architects to design solutions that meet company standards.
Technical Skills:
Senior level design and object oriented architecture skills
Visual Basic 6 COM object programming
DHTML and VBScript/JavaScript programming
Database programming, with SQL Server and MS Access preferred
Non-technical skills:
Familiarity with software product life cycle
Ability to produce prototypes and illustrate design concepts using graphic tools
Software documentation
Requirements:
5-15 years of industry experience
Background on Microsoft platforms, with Microsoft Windows XP preferred
Prefer commercial software development experience
Prefer BS in Computer Science or related