Solve real-world content management challengesSenior Consultant, Client Services

Magnolia builds software that is open to changes and open for anybody to work on. We communicate with our clients openly and live on their success. We are looking for a seasoned and enthusiastic full-time consultant to add to our stellar Client Services team. Want to build sites and content management processes that solve real-world business problems?

You will need a broad technological background with a focus on front-end Java Web technologies. You have experience with Web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery as well as Java.

You like to work as a subject matter expert. Experience as a consultant – preferably in the area of Web content management – is expected. Your background has taught you how to collect requirements and translate a business problem into a technical solution.

This is not a typical on-the-road consulting position. Besides occasional short duration visits to client sites, you will primarily work in the Services team at our Basel office. The Client Services team communicates with clients directly. Being the public face to our clients, you are a naturally outspoken, clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Client Services team
• Help prospects and potential clients during initial product evaluation.
• Understand what the client wants to accomplish and advice on best practices how to get there with Magnolia CMS and Standard Templating Kit
• Advise clients on how to implement their Magnolia CMS project successfully.
• Organize and run workshops for clients. Manage prototyping sessions.
• Suggest development, integration and deployment approaches for specific requirements.
• Provide expert know-how on Magnolia CMS deployment and system architecture, including backup strategies, load balancing, failover, security, multisite and general hosting configuration.
• Build proofs of concept.
• Build new modules.
• Trace issues in client implementations and propose solutions
• Give training at our Basel office or on client site.
• Travel to client's location to provide the above services on-site

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 6 years of experience in software development, building or managing the development of a complex, commercial, enterprise-class product. Experience with SaaS model and Web Services is a big plus.
• Proven front-end Web development skills.
• Proven skills in using object-oriented approaches based on Java, EJB, Servlets, HTML and JavaScript based UI.
• Experience in as many operating systems, application servers, databases and related products as possible (e.g. Unix, Solaris, OSX, Windows; WebSphere, WebLogic, Glassfish, Tomcat, JBoss; Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server etc.)
• At least one significant stint in a mature engineering organization building packaged products required. Experience in a fast paced startup environment with short, quick product life cycles very desirable.
• Excellent technical, problem solving and communications skills.
• Experience in Internet technologies: HTTP, HTML, XML, Web server, server-side Java and databases.
• Literate and fluent in English. Fluency in German, Spanish or another language would be an advantage.
• A strong commitment to timelines and deliverables.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally.

Team

Magnolia will offer an exciting work environment to you:

• Get exposure to the Java and open source communities.
• Work in an international environment

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• Contribute to the success of one of the most technologically advanced and successful content management systems on the market today.

Location

Place of work is Basel, Switzerland. Our job openings are full-time employment opportunities. We do not cover relocation costs.

We have an amazing office in Basel old town with a huge terrace overlooking the Rhine river. Excellent food nearby. Table football, BBQ or swimming in the river during lunch break are typical activities should you desire to leave your Mac. Free coffee/espresso is part of the package.

Company description

Magnolia CMS is the open source content management system that delivers simplicity on an enterprise scale. Its outstanding combination of ease-of-use with a flexible, standards-based Java architecture has attracted enterprise customers including ING, JBoss.org, Johnson & Johnson, Lloyds TSB, Sony, Seat, Unilever and The US Department of Defense. Magnolia is used by governments and leading FORTUNE 500 enterprises in more than 100 countries on all continents of the world.

Magnolia International Ltd. is the creator of Magnolia CMS. Full global service, support, implementation, consulting and training for enterprise clients are delivered by Magnolia together with its international network of qualified partners. Find out more about Magnolia at magnolia-cms.com