Senior Front End Engineer
Senior Front End Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA
Senior Front End Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA Proofpoint is always looking to hire exceptional people. We help some of the largest and most successful companies in the world defend, protect, and govern their most sensitive data—and we’re currently building our next generation of cloud-based solutions that will literally change the way people work. We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is interested in joining our team to help us take Proofpoint to the next level. At Proofpoint, you will find an environment where innovation comes from creative collaboration and where everyone is empowered to go fast and have fun. And if you find joy in taking the “im” out of impossible, you will feel right at home with our team! Special Notice to Headhunters: This position is a critical hire for us and has been approved for agency spend! If you have a good candidate in mind for this role, please contact John Delaney (jdelaney@proofpoint.com), Manager of WW Staffing, to learn more about becoming an approved vendor with Proofpoint. Please remember not to send us any resumes to us until you have a signed agreement with us. Responsibilities: Design, prototype and develop compelling, easy to use, easy to maintain, web applications working closely with our Sr. UI Designer, Product Management and Engineering teamsUtilize current web application development technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and MVC frameworks such as Ruby, Python, PHPWork closely with Product Management, UI Design and Engineering to help define product requirements and then take those product requirements and transpose them into robust web applicationsPragmatically solve problems quickly, efficiently and effectivelyHelp to establish standard web development practices for the company Requirements: Should have at least 5 years of experience developing web applications in a fast-paced, innovative environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceStrong technical skills in HTML5, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQueryFamiliarity with MVC frameworks such as Ruby, Python or PHPKnowledge of MySQL, Ajax, PhotoshopJava skills are a definite plusMust be knowledgeable across the major browser types and have detailed understanding of compatibility issues across browsersKnowledge of current trends in accessibility, performance and usability in front end web application design History of stellar performance that demonstrates creativity, assertiveness and above all else, consistent achievement of goalsHistory of leading web development teams in the past is a plus Proofpoint, Inc. helps the largest and most successful companies in the world protect and govern their most sensitive data. Founded in 2002 by the former CTO of Netscape and headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Proofpoint is funded by top Silicon Valley investors, including Benchmark Capital and Mohr Davidow Ventures. Proofpoint offers a full benefit package including 3 weeks vacation and stock. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other prohibited factors under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Please note that Proofpoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, Proofpoint will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Proofpoint explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.*LI-GV