Calling All Web Developers! Zopim is Hiring!

Zopim, the team behind the world most innovative Live chat application is EXPANDING! They are looking for passionate and creative web developers who want to make a difference, earn some serious moolah and have lots of fun along the way. For those of you who are not looking for a job but know people who are, there’s something for you as well.

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More Information About Zopim

Team Zopim is a young, energetic crew that is passionate about redefining the way people think about real-time communications on the web. They’re growing quickly, and hiring talented people who can help they accomplish their mission. Founded 2 years ago, Zopim has built the world’s most innovative live chat application in the market with many pioneering Live chat features. With a rapidly growing customer base, the company has since built a thriving business around its flagship service.

Zopim DNA
At Zopim, Engineers come first! They are the lifeblood of the company and are treated as such. No bullsh*t. They like pushing the limits and giving their co-workers space and resources to achieve greatness. Zopim’s technical team is devoted to being the best coders that they can ever be and expect the same of whoever they hire. They learn and grow as a team and they are looking for team players who can play well in a challenging but equally fun working environment.

Their mantra is Brilliant & Motivated Engineers = Awesome Product = Profits!

Working at Zopim gets you…

1. Competitive Market-rate salary. (If think you are worth more, justify it to us)
2. Stock Options aka Company ownership
3. Opportunity to work on a awesome project that is disrupting the live chat industry

Developer Positions Open:

a) Web Interface/Experience Developers
b) Back-end Developers

Note:  If you do not have the below stated requisites but have a good programming background, don’t fret! If you are still interested in taking a shot, do email them as they can work out an arrangement where they will impart the necessary skills to you along the way. They are also open for internships and are big believers in personal development.

1. Web Interface/Experience Developers

(Requirements)

* A passion for developing great web applications is a must (Please send us your portfolio work)
* Minimum 2 years experience with front end RIA/AJAX technologies
* Javascript / JS frameworks (Jquery, mootools, dojo)
* HTML
* CSS
* Actionscript 2/3 or both.
* Flex 3
* Keen interest in User Interface design
* Leadership, Vision and Market Savvy
* Strong understanding of basic web design principles, usability, navigation and related web site development processes
* Strongly motivated and ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
* Creative and persistent problem solver
* Wild, unbridled imaginer

(Good to have)

* Adobe Photoshop skills a bonus
* Knowledge of SEO and Social marketing experiences is a very Big Plus
* Strong verbal and written communication skills

(Responsibility)

You will work with a small, talented team in a fast-paced environment at our office in the NUS Garag3, building and scaling Zopim’s customer facing live chat application.

2. Back-end Developers

(Requirements)

* Good Knowledge of web technologies: Web servers, HTTP, HTML, CSS, XML, DNS, network protocols like TCP/UDP
* A passion for web development with a history of building web applications outside of school curriculum.
* Creative and persistent problem solver

(Good to have)

* Working experience with C is preferred
* Working experience with Django web framework and Twisted networking framework
* Familiarity with the use of a Linux system as a development platform, with the use and integration of open source software
* Experience in the development of dynamic web sites
* Experience in the administration of a Linux system, preferably with a Debian or Ubuntu distro
* Have tinkered with IM Protocols like XMPP/MSNP15/Oscar. Even better if you have built plugins for Pidgin/Adium or IM clients using libpurple     (HIGHLY sought after).

(Responsibilities)

* To assist and further develop Zopim’s back-end architecture and messaging protocol.
* To monitor and address customer technical support issues. You will also have the freedom to suggest new coding practices, recommend architecture changes and collaborate with our platform team to optimize scalability and network efficiency.

How to apply
Email them at hires [at] zopim [dot] com with your CV/Portfolio along with your contact details. If you have any other questions, feel free to drop by their site and chat with them or leave them an offline message! =)