Ratchet, a Minneapolis-based internet marketing company, is currently seeking Technical Lead Java Developers for our downtown Minneapolis office. Ratchet works with creative organizations to deliver innovative, design-driven, interactive and desktop solutions that both move our client's brand forward and positively affect their bottom line. Ratchet is a rapidly growing technology solutions company that offers a fun, casual, creative, and collaborative work environment. We are a development focused organization that was founded by Developers. As a Lead Developer with Ratchet, you can look forward to working on cutting-edge projects with high visibility.  

Reports To:  Director of Technology

Job Summary

Develop interactive and dynamic web applications by working on one of our in-house teams to deliver projects for our clients.  You will design, develop and build compartmentalized and flexible solutions using the full-range of web technologies. We have been creating web-sites and are dedicated to continuing evolving and expanding the newest technology on the web.  We take a team based approach to create a comprehensive web presence for our clients including multimedia elements, flash animations and presentations.

Essential Functions

·         Understand technical and functional design requirements

·         Design, code, and test technical solutions

·         Understand the necessity of coding standards

·         Understand project expectations as communicated by Technical Manager and/or Project Manager

·         Recognize and effectively communicate when issues/events may affect deadlines/deliverables of a project

·         Accurately prepare written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective, professional and engaging

·         Identify system deficiencies and recommend solutions

·         Understand client server and internet systems architectures

Other Functions

·         Assist junior developers in learning Ratchet process

·         Perform the role of Technical Lead

·         May perform other job related duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

·         Five or more years experience in Web Development

·         2-3 years experience in a lead position

·         External facing, consumer web development experience required

 ·       Experience in developing a content management system (CMS) -based web site

·         Demonstrate proficiency in more than one structured programming language

·         Understand front/middle/backend technologies

·         Demonstrate proficiency in two or more tiers of development

·         Promote active listening with team members and contribute appropriately to conversations

·         Experience with Java technologies such as Java, JSP, JSF with exposure to other web related items such as HTML, CSS, are preferred.

·         Previous experience creating and modifying databases such as SQL server 2000 and 2005 or other relational databases

Mental and Physical Requirements

·         Must reflect and maintain a professional image/appearance

·         Ability to handle and be trusted with confidential and/or sensitive information

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner

·         Ability to problem solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress

·         Ability to work independently

·         Ability to work collaboratively in team settings