Q: What do you get when four colleagues see a gap in the way channel-focused companies support their customers and decide to take matters into their own hands?
A: In a word: CoreBlox**
CoreBlox offers a dynamic work environment for talented, self-motivated individuals who possess an entrepreneurial spirit. With a diverse offering of channel services management solutions and professional services, we're seeking performers who are ready to step in and make a difference. If you have the experience, skills and personality to succeed at CoreBlox, we want to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for an open position at CoreBlox, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to careers@coreblox.com .
**Ask us how we came up with the name...
01.Web
Developer
Job Description
Title: Web Developer
Department: Engineering
Reports to: VP Engineering
Job summary
We are seeking an honest, dependable, talented
web developer to help us grow and refine our
family of innovative, addictive social web
applications. There is plenty of work available
for someone who is interested in participating
in a full solution lifecycle, from the creative
process all the way through to release.
All you need is a high-speed connection for
telecommuting, some solid PHP/MySql/(X)HTML/CSS
experience, and the ability to get started
TODAY. If you’ve worked with the Facebook API
then we love you already.
We're a small but diverse group (a talented
musician, a gifted online shopping bargain
hunter, an Apple-loving CEO, and a sports
fanatic) hoping to continue growing the company
as we target one of the hottest spaces out
there.
Recent or soon-to-be university grads are
encouraged to apply, as a paid
internship-to-hire track is available. Join us
and you'll experience the kind of work
environment they don't tell you about on the
corporate recruiting trail.
Summary of Job
Responsibilities
• Design, develop and deploy web applications
• Develop new features and functionality for
existing users
• Test and debug applications, responding
directly to user feedback as needed
• Identify areas that requirement improvement
and recommend/implement solutions
• Deliver well-structured, well-documented,
reusable, scalable code and take good coding
practices seriously
• Provide regular status reports and time
tracking
Required Skills
• 2-5 years server side web development in PHP
4.x OR 5.x multi-tiered environment
• Experience with XHTML, CSS and JavaScript
• MySQL and RDBMS proficiency
• Strong object-oriented programming skills
• Experience with version control software such
as SVN
• Strong understanding of AJAX, JSON, RSS and other Web 2.0
technologies
• Working experience in the design and
development of Facebook applications using
Facebook Markup Language, Facebook’s API and
JavaScript (FBJS) is considered a strong plus
Location
This is a work-from-home opportunity best suited
for a Massachusetts or Rhode Island resident.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is negotiable based on experience. CoreBlox offers competitive salary along with medical and dental coverage, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid vacation.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
02.Premier SiteMinder Support Engineer
Job Description
Title: Premier SiteMinder Support Engineer
Department: Professional Services
Reports to: VP Client Services
Job summary
CoreBlox, the pioneer in Channel Services Management, is seeking a Premier SiteMinder Support Engineer for its Professional Services organization. The ideal candidate will be an energetic entrepreneur with proven CA SiteMinder experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Candidate must possess the knowledge and experience necessary to act as the primary point of contact for all SiteMinder issues at an enterprise deployment site. This position requires an extensive understanding of web application security and architecture, excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, as well as strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable working in a 24x7 environment.
The duties of the Premier SiteMinder Support Engineer will be performed as part of a virtual team working from a home office setting. Candidates must have secure, reliable access to a high-speed Internet connection for telecommuting.
Summary of essential job functions
• Act as the central point of contact for all issues related to client's SiteMinder deployment
• Develop, document and maintain an intimate understanding of the deployment such that issue resolution times will be kept to a minimum
• Assist with problem analysis and resolution, coordinating across departments as necessary
• Work against tightly targeted Service Level Agreements (SLA's) for initial response and update frequency
• Coordinate bi-weekly status and review meetings with client to discuss open issues, review past support activity, and plan for future needs surrounding the SiteMinder deployment
• Ensure the reliable, correct operation of production services with 24x7 uptime
Minimum requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline OR commensurate professional experience
• 5+ years experience architecting, deploying and/or supporting global Web security solutions
• Advanced level knowledge of CA SiteMinder
Abilities required
• Independent problem-solving, self-direction
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Web servers, clients and browsers, and LDAP directories
• Knowledge of common network services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTPS, VPN
• Solid Windows & Unix OS skills
• Demonstrated understanding of common programming practices
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience with the following is strongly preferred: Oracle databases, Web applications servers, SAML, XML, SOAP, and web services
• Network topology design, security, performance and fault tolerant architecture experience is a plus
Location
As specified in the job summary above, this is a virtual position which requires the ability to telecommute from a home office. CoreBlox, Inc. is based in Framingham, MA.
Compensation and Benefits
CoreBlox offers competitive salary along with medical and dental coverage, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and AD&D.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
03.SiteMinder Integration Specialist
Job Description
Title: SiteMinder Integration Specialist
Department(s): Professional Services
Reports to: VP Client Services
Job summary
CoreBlox, the pioneer in Channel Services Management, is seeking a SiteMinder Integration Specialist for its Professional Services organization. The ideal candidate will be an energetic entrepreneur with proven CA SiteMinder experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Candidate must possess the knowledge and experience necessary to deploy SiteMinder across multiple applications at established enterprise accounts. This position requires an extensive understanding of web application security and architecture, excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, as well as strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable working in a 24x7 environment.
Summary of essential job functions
• Analyze client’s current IAM environment as part of a security audit
• Develop strategy and deployment plan for extending the reach of IAM to additional applications
• Respond to client calls for assistance with problematic IAM implementations
• Work against tightly targeted Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for initial response and update frequency
• Assist client with scalability planning for future IAM needs
• Support the existing production infrastructure by receiving trouble ticket requests, accurately assessing their criticality and the level of effort required, and bringing them to a timely resolution
• Ensure the reliable, correct operation of production services with 24x7 uptime
Minimum requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline OR commensurate professional experience
• 5+ years experience architecting, deploying and/or supporting global Web security solutions
• Advanced level knowledge of CA SiteMinder
Abilities required
• Independent problem-solving, self-direction
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Web servers, clients and browsers, and LDAP directories
• Knowledge of common network services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, HTTPS, VPN
• Solid Windows & Unix OS skills
• Demonstrated understanding of common programming practices
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience with the following is strongly preferred: Oracle databases, Web applications servers, SAML, XML, SOAP, and web services
• Network topology design, security, performance and fault tolerant architecture experience is a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 70% of available work days
Location
Framingham, MA
Compensation and Benefits
CoreBlox offers competitive salary along with medical and dental coverage, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid vacation.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
