Sr. Cloud Software Engineer - Java

---About Us---
Zipwhip (http://zipwhip.com) is a leader in cloud text messaging extending SMS/MMS/RCSe beyond the mobile phone. Text messaging is the most popular and ubiquitous communication medium on the planet and consumers want to access it from all their screens. We have an enterprise grade Cloud with a sophisticated set of end-clients including an Android phone, Android tablet, iPad, desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux), web, and Windows 8 apps. We go to market primarily via major U.S. and international wireless carriers with white-labeled cloud texting solutions in addition to our direct-to-consumer brand. We have over 7 million users and we're just getting started. We are a mature startup based in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood near downtown Seattle, WA. We are a small team accomplishing giant things. We are profitable and well-funded.

---Opportunity---
The Senior Cloud Software Engineer will lead the design and implementation of our backend services. The position includes a competitive salary, stock options, health benefits, GLF (Gourmet Lunch Fridays), and a strong support team. We're poised for enormous growth in 2013.

---Responsibilities---
*Implement client/server features in Java
*Develop scalable, distributed systems to handle increasing customer traffic
*Solve problems related to streaming user content, real time notifications, and large data sets

---Qualifications---
*Strong programming skills and experience in Java/MySQL/JMS (C#/C++, Cassandra a bonus)
*Strong knowledge of software architecture and design
*Expertise with relational databases
*Motivated team player
*Independent, energetic, highly technical, and capable of driving results