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Hasbro, a world leader in kids and family entertainment products located right here New England, is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to work with our brand teams representing incredible products like Transformers, GI Joe, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Nerf, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, and Tonka to bring new online entertainment experiences to life. 
 Why do you want to work at Hasbro’s Online Media group? Here are a few reasons: 

    • We have the best portfolio of toy and game brands in the world: Transformers, GI Joe, Nerf, Scrabble, Monopoly, Clue, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop 
    • We’re a great, profitable, growing global brand entertainment company, right here in New England! 
    • We’re successfully taking our toy and game brands into all media experiences : 


        • Blockbuster movies like, Transformers, GI Joe, Battleship, Stretch Armstrong and others! 
        • Television: we recently formed a joint venture with Discovery Kids to create The Hub, a new television network for kids. 
        • Online games: our partnership with EA, Activision and others has delivered top games on all the popular gaming platforms, including Xbox360, PS3, iPhone, PC and massive multiplayer online games 
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Our traditional toy business continues to grow, and we’re committed to extending those retail toy experiences to engage kids and adults with digital/online extensions that extend their enjoyment of our products. 


Software Engineer  

The Software Engineer, Web will be responsible for the creating scalable web applications and web services supporting Hasbro’s consumer facing online entertainment destination. Hubworld.com, Hasbro’s new online entertainment destination for kids, featuring online games and videos from many of Hasbro and other brands featured on the new kids television network, TheHub. The Software Engineer, Web will report to the Director, Engineering and Development, and work closely with other developers, designers, DBAs, system administrators, and other product and marketing personnel. 
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Responsibilities: 

    • Hands-on development of systems, application and scalable web services supporting the hubworld.com entertainment web site (online games, videos, other entertainment content) 
    • Develop scalable web applications using modern development methodologies 
    • Development tasks will include a mix of designing, coding, integrating, testing, tuning, debugging, documenting and support. 
    • Assist in the configuration and development of custom, commercial and open source content management systems and other production web systems 
    • Manage multiple projects simultaneously 


Requirements: 

    • Proven track record of success in developing web applications and infrastructure for scalable consumer web sites, experience with online entertainment sites (online games, videos, etc) a plus 
    • Ability to define and implement new web based technology solutions and enhancements across multiple web environments to deliver maximum value for our business partners. Excellent technical leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders. Technical skills should include 
    • 3-5+ years of experience developing web applications, with a solid understanding of Internet technologies and architecture 
    • 3 + years Java, PHP, or similar web application development language experience 
    • 3+ years experience with SQL database query development work, designing database schemas, tuning applications and databases 
    • Experience programming and integrating web systems components such as content management systems, ad serving systems, content distribution networks, etc. 
    • Technical expertise in Web architecture and design principles, Web Services / SOA, etc. 
    • Solid understanding of middleware and integration technologies 
    • Knowledge of XML, XSL, XSLT, Javascript, SOAP/REST, HTML and HTTP 


  

This is a fully funded digital start-up 100% financed by the parent company - so it has all of the excitement of a startup, with none of the financial risks!   For this role, we offer a competitive salary, lucrative bonus (which we've paid out at over 100% over the past 10 years!) in a gorgeous, brand new office space! Plus, you get to work with   some of the most fun products in the world! 





We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 



Please note: 

This position is full time, 100% on site during regular business hours; no offsite/offshore/remote/freelance talent please 

Local candidates only - a t this time, we cannot provide relocation assistance 

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 



Please note: 

This position is full time, 100% on site during regular business hours; no offsite/offshore/remote/freelance talent please 

Local candidates only - a t this time, we cannot provide relocation assistance 

No visa sponsorship/assistance available at this time 

No agencies 


No agencies 
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