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  • We've got a phenomenal team of designers, developers and project managers that are focused and dedicated to providing the absolute best eCommerce solutions in the industry.

    - Roy Rubin, CEO

  • The eCommerec world s not a one-size fits all kind of industry. No two sites are alikes. We're very passionate about creating products that will lead the open-source eCommerce space.

    - Yoav Kutner, CTO

  • Magento will help along the evolution of doing business online and will shift back the control of running a store from software developers to the business owners themselves.

    - Udi Shamay, Senior Project Manager

Come Work With Us

Varien team photos It’s true, Varien is hiring. We’re a tight-knit group dedicated to making easy to use eCommerce sites and rich internet applications, all from our office in beautiful Los Angeles. You will be joining an industry-leading team that has produced more than 100 custom eCommerce sites over the past 5 years and is continuing to grow. We are dedicated to creating innovative, beautiful and secure sites for our clients. You can see examples of our previous work in our portfolio. See something interesting below? Just send your resume and salary history/expectations to jobs (at) varien.com.

Current Openings

 

 

PHP/MySQL Programmer

Are you passionate about the web? Are you looking to work for one of the industry’s most innovative firms? Varien is an interactive development firm with an eCommerce focus devoted to creating engaging web sites, rich internet applications, and innovative user experiences. We pride ourselves on effectively and consistently integrating new web technologies with user-friendly interface design. Our clients include Zend (the PHP company), The Hollywood Reporter, Microtek, La Curacao, Elsewares, and hundreds more. Our solutions generate our customers over $150 million/year in sales. Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of web and internet technologies
  • 4+ years programming experience, with 2+ years PHP
  • Thorough understanding of object oriented programming
  • Thorough understanding of database concepts and principles (specifically with exposure to MySQL 4.x)
  • Knowledge of a UNIX type operating system (preferably Linux)
  • Source control with SVN or CVS
  • Thorough understanding of HTML/CSS
  • Knowledge and practical experience with JavaScript
  • AJAX / Javascript
  • Smarty templates
  • Excellent organization and time-management abilities

Interested? Please send resume and salary history to jobs (at) varien.com.

 

QA Analyst - Entry Level

We are currently recruiting an entry level Software Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester. If you have a passion for the Internet, good written and verbal communication skills, and better than average logic and attention to detail, then you may have what it takes to make a software quality analyst/tester. Required Skills:

  • Ability and patience to perform detailed testing.
  • A sharp eye for details, capacity to stay on course, as well as the intuition as to when to veer off the planned track, following a hunch to trap a new bug.
  • Must possess good spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities.
  • Honesty, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
  • Takes a proactive, problem-solving/trouble-shooting approach to identifying and solving problems. Does not stop at identifying the problem, but experiments using available information to try to narrow the possibilities and determine a solution.
  • Swift note-taking skills to transcribe the pertinent variables upon encountering new bugs.
  • Capacity to follow checklists with precision.
  • Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to quality assurance.
  • Working knowledge of communications, on-line services and the Internet.

Rapid career advancement opportunities are available for the right candidate. If you meet the requirements below, please send your resume to jobs (at) varien.com.

 

Project Manager

Varien is continuing to grow and we are seeking a talented, motivated and entrepreneurial minded project manager. The individual will provide structure and overall vision on our projects. This includes interfacing heavily with our technical teams to assure that the solutions are understood and address the customer’s business requirements. Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main point of contact between Varien and the client.
  • Develops technical specifications for web applications and feature upgrades.
  • Oversees the launch of new features.
  • Coordinates among cross-functional teams to identify challenges, recommend and implement solutions.
  • Provides support, administration, and user training for web-based tools.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, communications, or information sciences, with two (2) plus years experience in Web/interactive/technical product or project management
  • Familiarity with HTML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, and emerging Web technologies.
  • Solid understanding of web technologies, usability, and information architecture.
  • Understanding of platform and browser compatibility issues.
  • Knowledge of basic data management, database concepts, and database-driven Web applications.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and expectation management.
  • Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities, meet deadlines, manage risk, and troubleshoot problems.
  • Detail-oriented approach to work.

 

Interactive Designer, Full Time, Freelance

The Interacive Designer will handle all aspects of the design process from concept to the production of visual assets. You will work closely with product and project managers at Varien to define the scope of the project and with engineers/developers to determine the best way to execute the designs. If this sounds like you and you feel you meet the requirements below, please send your resume to jobs (at) varien.com.
Requirements:

  • 3+ years experience in conceptual design, detailed design and web production work.
  • Outstanding portfolio with engaging designs.
  • Online design experience a must. This is not a print design position.
  • Experience interacting with product managers to help define and refine product requirements.
  • Experience working with engineers/developers to collaborate on the production and QA processes.
  • Provide user interface expertise from concept through development
  • Able to develop design concepts, carry them forward, and produce pixel perfect production assets for development.
  • Able to contribute to the establishment and ownership of design guidelines, and help manage and evolve them over time.
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving environment and produce results quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent team player with the maturity to advocate design and lead the process and manage own time within budget constraints.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to listen to and understand the needs of others while articulating one’s own thoughts.
  • Excellent understanding of consumer internet.
  • Expert level skills and experience with Photoshop.
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of Macromedia Flash.
  • A basic understanding of how web-based presentation layer technologies work and how to exploit them, including DHTML, Flash, and AJAX.
  • The designer should be self-motivated and be able to make logical decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and objectives.
  • Keep abreast of current design tools, techniques and methodologies.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Send your resume to jobs (at) varien.com.

 

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