Job Title: Server-side Developer Location: Toronto, ON URL: www.polarmobile.com Type: Full-Time Industries: Wireless, Telecommunications, Media careers@polarmobile.com Server-side Developer Position at Leading Mobile Publishing Solutions Provider Polar is looking for experienced server-side developers to help extend Polar’s SMART™ platform by designing and implementing next-generation features. The successful candidate will play an integral role at Polar, developing new features for our mobile content synchronization, content delivery, analytics, and advertising platform. This is the same platform used by some of the world’s biggest media brands for delivering their content to mobile devices. We’re looking for developers that can write effective, efficient code and have a passion for optimization and performance tuning of large web-based systems. Here’s a sampling of the technologies we use to power our infrastructure: • Python • MySQL • Tokyo Tyrant • memcached • Beanstalkd • Hadoop • Hive • Scribe • Amazon EC2 Our platform delivers content to millions of users. Uptime and reliability are very important. If you’re extremely interested in scalable, highly available infrastructure and performance and are excited about this position, then you should apply by mailing careers@polarmobile.com. Requirements: - 4+ years of relevant experience, including a proven history of scaling high-volume database-driven web services - Working knowledge of Python - Solid object-oriented programming experience - Very strong analytical design skills - Distributed programming knowledge - Deep understanding of MySQL and relational database fundamentals, including database design and query optimization - Demonstrated prowess in optimization and performance tuning of web applications - Ability to analyze and assess the security of web applications - Attention to detail and passion for product quality - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) - bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent More About Polar: Polar Mobile has launched applications for some of the world’s most recognized media brands including TIME magazine, CNNMoney.com, BusinessWeek, The Food Network, TheStreet.com, Sports Illustrated, The Hockey News, and Maclean’s to name a few! With 50 applications across 4 platforms, and well over 1 million subscribers, Polar is creating waves in the mobile space: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=afk1U64sgZTQ, http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/media/4223.html, http://www.techvibes.com/blog/polar-mobile-hits-1-million-users . With a growing presence in the market, we need enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join us as we bring the biggest names in Sports, Business, News and Entertainment to iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Mobile. As a key member of the server development team, the successful candidate will help define the way that media is delivered and consumed on mobile devices. Why work at Polar? • As an end-to-end mobile solutions provider for well-recognized media brands, developers at Polar have the opportunity to solve challenging problems. • Our fast paced, high energy environment fosters personal growth and opportunity, allowing for skill advancement at an accelerated rate. • By creating a team of like-minded and bright professionals in a dynamic setting, Polar fosters innovation and creativity at its fullest. If you have an entrepreneurial flair, a keen eye for innovation, and are enthusiastic about the future of mobility, we have the right position for you. Apply to careers@polarmobile.com, including your interest in server-side development in the subject line. Company Description: Polar Mobile is a leading mobile publishing solutions provider. Polar's content and advertising platform (SMART™) provides publishers, brands and advertisers the tools to deliver, measure and monetize digital media on all major mobile devices including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Mobile. Polar has a proven track record in the delivery of targeted and relevant content, strong user experiences and feature-rich mobile applications for the sports, finance, news and lifestyle verticals. Polar has enjoyed tremendous success and gained significant experience working with publishers across North America. Polar's strong platform focus provides customers with a sustainable and scalable mobile application solution. Additional Information: - No Third-party Applications