* Development: Evolving the architecture of our search software and getting your hands dirty writing code (as part of our experienced agile team).
* Business: Being a part of a business and working with the non-technical team members to achieve results.
* Pushing Boundaries: Implementing new solutions in a matter of days from idea to implementation.
* Scaling: We work at Internet scale. You will help us to build systems that can handle millions of requests daily, process billions of records and terabytes of data.
# Hard Core Programmer: Very strong coding background in Ruby, Java, or any other languages you feel are convincing. Ability to work closely with the business to achieve results.
# Scalability: You have experience and a firm understanding of software development concepts,, such as OO and parallelisation.
# Skills: MapReduce, machine learning and/or algorithms experience a major plus. Web development (HTML/CSS/AJAX) a plus.
# Entrepreneurial: You love new businesses and ideas, and can’t wait to make them happen.
# Work Ethic: We are a small company and you will be expected to work hard.
# Internet: You have a passion for the Internet.
# Analytical: Attention to detail and the ability to sift through huge data sets are essential. You must think logically and be good at reverse engineering.
# Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills are critical as you will be working across functional teams within the company.
# Method: You will be experienced in Agile and/or comfortable going f
5 great things about working at Forward
* Fantastic working environment; flexible hours, casual dress-code, top spec computer, Aeron chairs, free fruit and treats everyday!
* Flexible benefits package; a contributory pension scheme and over 20 options including health insurance, child care support and gym membership.
* A multi-cultural team; we have team members from over 20 different countries. Our ‘pot luck’ evenings where people cook their national dish are legendary.
* A beautiful office; furnished with massage chairs, a pool table, foosball table, PS3, Wii and a draft beer machine.
* We like to have fun; regular company get-togethers and a spectacular Christmas party (we’ve taken the entire company to Las Vegas 3 times!)?