C++ DEVELOPER, BACKEND SYSTEMS

Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to your friends all over the world. It is the aim of Skype to become a universal, secure, easy-to-use communications platform and tool for all people and any imaginable purpose.

Skype Technologies, S.A. is the software company behind Skype. We have offices in Tallinn, Prague, London, Stockholm, Luxembourg and San Jose. Read on at http://www.jobs.skype.com

Position offered:
 

You will be developing cutting-edge highly scalable server side applications for Skype's rapidly growing user-base.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing server-side modules, including usual application lifecycle (technical design, implementation, testing and documenting)
   

Challenges, outcome of your work:

• Your code will be handling thousands requests per second
• Your code will be running on top notch hardware and keep millions of people happy every single day
• You will be working with the best experts in the area If you feel this is something you've been looking for, contact us today.

Pre-requisites:

• You can write better C++ code than you can imagine of
• You have strong knowledge and substantial working experience with C++
• You are familiar with every aspect of developing applications in Unix/Linux environment using its multitasking capabilities and TCP/UDP networking
• You take pride in delivering rock-solid bug-free software that works flawlessly the first time (and keeps doing it for months without crashing) .

Requirements that apply to all developers:

• Excellent communicator and fluent in English
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking and agile development environment
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills
• Mindset to "deliver before deadlines", strive towards innovation and process improvements
• Quick learner

Location - Tallinn , Estonia or Prague, Czech Republic, Europe.

Ref: BE-DEV-EE Applying information:

We would prefer CV-s in English and also please add our ref: BE-DEV-EE. Please add also your Skype ID in your CV if you have one.