Senior Backend Services Engineer

AOL Lifestream is a web-based application that enables users to keep track of all their comments on social networking sites. Integrated with AIM Express, AIM 7, and AIM for Mac, users can publish their statuses, reply to comments on networking sites from their Lifestream tab, and more. AOL Lifestream is a product of AOL.

Want to fuel the fire of the MapQuest engines? We’re looking for people to help us. We need people who love technology, especially the ‘under the cover’ stuff. We’re looking for back end engineers who are passionate about writing code. Someone who can bring complex ideas and energy to a team, takes some risks, and challenges our thinking. Below are the details, but if you are passionate about what you do – we want to talk to you. You will be designing, creating and maintaining components of our applications for trip routing, guidance, and vehicle traffic. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of service oriented architecture, with skills in Scala, in a large Geographic Information Systems environment.

* Owns the design and development of significant components or modules and contributes to reviews of other components within the overall architecture * Routinely delivers working software solutions that meet user story acceptance criteria. * Practices agile development methods and exemplifies core agile values of transparency, collaboration, embracing change and iterative development. * Demonstrates a working understanding of architecture within their core area of expertise * Exemplifies core engineering best practices (design patterns, standard coding practices, etc.) * Comfortable, positive, and adaptable given ambiguous requirements * Create verification tests and repair defects * Demonstrates desire and ability to keep current with emerging technology trends and research * Coaches the team in adopting relevant technologies and processes to build an ethos of craftsmanship within the team * Create verification tests and repair defects * Designs APIs in accordance with MapQuest API standards.

**Education:** * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology * 5 Years of proven, progressive technical responsibility **Technologies:** * Proficiency in Computer Science fundamentals – object oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, complexity analysis, and problem solving * Solid understanding of and experience with functional programming concepts * Competent in Scala or other functional programming language * Experience with and understanding of message brokers, such as RabbitMQ, a plus * Experience with build server platform such as Jenkins a plus **Software Development Culture & Quality:** * Agile development process * Pull-request code review and paired programming * Branching model and source control workflow with Git **MapQuest Valued Behaviors:** * High energy with a positive attitude * Eager and willingness to learn * Strong problem solving and analytical analysis skills * Operate with high integrity and respect * Enjoys and is willing to contribute to a collaborative environment.