GUI Manager

Be part of a World Class Team

Soapstone Networks, an Avici Systems Inc. business unit, is developing software for carrier’s next-generation networks and currently hiring a GUI Manager. If you want to explore a company that is being looked at as the next milestone in networking then you have arrived! Soapstone Networks is focused on developing solutions which will render some of today’s networking technologies obsolete and which will enable carriers and service providers to deploy and provision next generation IP based services in a way which maximizes their revenues and minimizes their operating expenses.

Carrier networks are undergoing unprecedented transformations!  Customers are not interested in a technology that solves next year’s problem, today they want to solve today’s problem.  Our design methodology is based on agile/extreme programming to enable us to target new markets without a massive new re-planning cycle.  The product architecture is extremely modular with independent plug-ins that allows customization and/or retargeting.

As the manger of the GUI  group you will be reporting to the VP of Engineering.  Your responsibilities will include managing the technical decisions of your organization, including on-site and off-site and managing their deliverables.  The right person for this position should have creative skills, proven technical abilities, a track record in management, and have the ability to interact with a number of different departments such as SQA, tech pubs and marketing.

As a GUI Manager you will

¦Lead a team that is designing Management GUI for Soapstone Networks’ PNC product

¦Be the responsible technical project lead for the GUI architecture and tool flow specification.

¦Be responsible for meeting deadlines

¦Be responsible for recruit and build out of your team

¦Innovate and evolve process development thereby continually driving increased quality in everything we do

¦Continue developing and mentoring of high performance team

¦Develop long range goals and plans with other technical leaders in Soapstone Networks

Skills needed to work in this environment

¦A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or Engineering or equivalent

¦A minimum of 10 years of software development in an engineering environment and a minimum of three years of successfully managing GUI/UI teams

¦Proven ability to build and retain a team

¦Ability to think and communicate strategically

¦Experience with Java widget based GUI Design – Swing, AWT, SWT.

¦Experience with automated test tools for web applications e.g. Rational Functional Tester, Borland Silk Test, JWebUnit, Canoo, WebTest, Abbot, Cactus etc will be a plus

¦Experience with CSS-based web page creations (HTML, xHTML, CSS) JavaScript, JSP, and Graphic Design/Photoshop is desirable

What will Soapstone offer you?

• Latest technologies and tools.
• Fast paced environment.
• Compensation & Benefits – Competitive compensation packages tailored to your needs! Comprehensive health insurance, 3 weeks of vacation your first year, and 401(k) matched by the company.
• Culture – Every employee is critical to our success.  If you want to learn new technology and be stretched outside of your comfort zone this is the place for you! Furthermore, Soapstone Networks will offer you a flexible working environment in which success is measured in what you get done AND not in where and how you get it done.

Forward your resume to: jobs@soapstonenetworks.com – a Business Unit of Avici Systems Inc.