Axcient, the leading provider of data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery services to the SMB market, is looking for an Automated Test Developer to play a pivotal role in the development of proprietary test software for Axcient's data protection products and business continuity service.

Axcient has been recognized by CRN as one of the 20 Coolest Storage Vendors of 2010, one of Everything Channel's top emerging vendors for 2009 and 2010, and is well funded by top tier Silicon Valley venture capitalists. We are seeking additional innovative automated test developers to join us on our mission to deliver leading-edge data protection & business continuity solutions that change the whole model of the way things have been done by the “Big Guys” of software and storage for the last 15 years.

Position Summary

A key member of the development team and reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Automated Test Developer will play a pivotal role in the development of proprietary test software for Axcient's data protection products and business continuity service.

Major Responsibilities

Working directly with the development team, participate in the architecture, design and development of automated test software for Axcient’s mission critical Cloud Computing and Storage components

Experience and Skill Set

The ideal candidate will have recent, demonstrated experience developing proprietary test software for complex linux based systems.

Meaningful, recent development experience with most of the following is required:

• Expert programmer in c/c++
• Strong expertise in at least one scripting language – perl, bash, ruby, etc.
• Windows or linux systems programming

Optional, but highly desirable skill sets:

• Programmatic control of virtual machines
• Test methodologies and strategies for very large data sets
• Unit test frameworks in the linux environment
• Experience with svn and jira

Ideal Characteristics

• Technology Savvy - The ability to come up to speed quickly on new technologies relative to software in complex, non deterministic systems environment.
• Personal Integrity & Initiative – A A high-energy individual with sound judgment who is sensitive to the needs of a small and rapidly growing company. Key attributes are intelligence, loyalty, honesty, customer focus and being a team player. A self starter with high motivation to ‘get the job done’
• Hands-on Orientation – Prepared to be involved in the hands on aspects of software development. Will ‘roll-up-the-sleeves’ and get things done without the assistance of a large supporting organization.
• Excellent Problem Solving Skills – Ability to crack tough technical problems quickly when a solution is not immediately obvious. A combination of mental flexibility, creativity, analytical ability and sound judgment, which is required to develop and execute against seemingly intractable technical problems.

Educational Background

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Compensation

The important contribution expected of the Automated Test Developer is reflected in a competitive compensation program.

Location

This position will be based at Axcient’s headquarters, located in Mountain View, California.

To apply please E-mail careers@axcient.com.