Careers with OpenLogic

If you're looking to make a difference in the fast-growing world of open source software, OpenLogic may be the company for you. Positions we're actively hiring for are listed below. If you would like us to consider you for current or future positions, please send us an email at jobs@openlogic.com.

Senior Support Engineer

OpenLogic is a leading provider of open source solutions that enable enterprises to safely acquire, support, and control open source software. OpenLogic provides enterprises with a certified library of open source software that encompasses hundreds of the most popular open source packages via OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX), a free web site where companies can find, research, and download certified, enterprise-ready open source packages on demand. With the broadest open source coverage in the industry, OpenLogic offers indemnification; updates; and enterprise-grade technical support backed by the OpenLogic Expert Community. OpenLogic also provides solutions for open source governance and to automate the integration and deployment of open source components -- reducing the risk and maximizing the cost savings associated with using open source software.

As a startup company, we provide an open and friendly working environment, opportunities for career growth, great benefits and an equity stake in the company.

Position Overview
OpenLogic is seeking a talented and experienced software professional to join its dynamic support team in the role of Senior Support Engineer. The successful candidate is expected to live and breathe Java and open source projects and help solve a variety of technical challenges faced by customers using open source software.

Responsibilities
This position will involve strategy, planning and hands-on execution.

Solve a variety of unique issues relating to the use of one or more integrated open source components.
Assist customers with implementing best practices around their use of open source components.
Specialize in support of Java J2EE application components such as JBoss, Geronimo, Hibernate, Spring, Apache, Tomcat, and web frameworks.
Join the on-call rotation to provide mission critical support services.
Routinely using many different development applications and frameworks for enterprise, web, and GUI developers.
Build and document sample applications, cookbooks, tutorials, and best practices that take advantage of many open source projects.
Communicate with the open source community through forums, blogs, wikis, and other media.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a Java J2EE expert that is driven by solving interesting and unique challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge/skills and demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and deploying complex infrastructure, web-based software and enterprise software as well as a methodical approach to root cause analysis. Experience in the design and use of open source software and in development on multiple operating systems are both required. Excellent communication and writing skills are essential.

Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of highly scalable enterprise solutions is a must.
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
Java and J2EE expertise
Key open source projects: JBoss, Geronimo, Tomcat, Hibernate, Spring, etc.
Distributed computing: ActiveMQ, ServiceMix, Mule, JMS
Database schema design and usage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle
Development of products for software developers
Multiple operating system experience

Requires BS in Computer Science or related field. Candidate should have at least 5 years software development experience, 3 years of Java/J2EE/JBoss experience. A background in other programming languages (Ruby/Rails) and open source projects is highly desirable. Open source project and community participation, particularly with J2EE projects is highly desirable. Committership on JBoss, Tomcat, Hibernate, Spring, Apache, and/or Geronimo is a huge plus.

Join the OpenLogic team.

Senior Support Engineer