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General Applications

Yahoo!7 is one of the most comprehensive and engaging online destinations for Australian consumers and advertisers. Formed as a 50-50 partnership between the Seven Network Limited (ASX: SEV) and Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO), Yahoo!7 brings together the successful Australian internet business, Yahoo! Australia & New Zealand, and the online assets and television and magazine content of the Seven Network, one of Australia's leading media companies.

How big can you think?

We face big challenges each and every day. But not only do we work hard, we play hard and don't take ourselves too seriously. It's the Yahoo!7 way.

Big Thinkers Wanted!

Working at Yahoo!7 isn't just a job, it's a better future. Check in frequently for our current available jobs, then submit your resume and we will be in contact from there.

If you don't see your dream career opportunity listed on this page, then please send us your resume anyway. We are always looking for web-savvy thinkers who are ready to make a big impact. Please submit your resume and someone from our Recruitment Team will be in contact.

If that sounds like you send your resume asap!


Account Manager

Yahoo!7 is at the forefront of internet technology and reaches over 7 million Australians per month. With awesome benefits, casual attire and relaxed working environment it's no wonder we came 21st in the BRW's 2009 'Great Place to Work' survey.

We are looking for an Account Manager to work closely with the Group Sales Manager to achieve set sales targets in accordance with the corresponding media agencies you have been assigned.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to facilitate cross-platforms and integrated sales solutions through your intrinsic understanding of our partnered businesses. You will be driving engagement and education to facilitate online media investment through your significant relationships within media agencies.

In order to be considered for this role you must have proven experience in online advertising sales with relevant contacts within media agencies a must. You must be able to develop partnerships with agencies to increase revenue spend and deepen Yahoo!7's relationships with them.

If you want to become part of the Yahoo!7 success story and are driven and committed to your career then apply now through the General Applications link above or contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information.


Software Engineer

This is a rare opportunity to join the Yahoo!7 family and become a part of one of Australia's favourite web destinations. If you're a PHP whiz with a passion for digital media and a flair for programming then read on.

Our media engineering team works alongside the production and design teams to deliver the backend framework that supports Yahoo!7's user-facing services. The importance of this role cannot be underestimated as it supports the Yahoo!Xtra portal, which is New Zealand's number one website! You will be dealing with feeds, databases, web server-side scripting and batch processing. There will be no such thing as an average day in this position.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Designing, developing and/or deploying software components in an efficient, secure, and sustainable manner
  • Managing projects from inception to completion, keeping to strict timelines
  • Writing clear and concise documentation
  • Working with yahoos from across the company including production, customer care, marketing, and sales to provide technical input, understand requirements and generally ensure the appropriateness of any technical solutions
  • Liaising with regional & global counterparts in order to minimise duplication of efforts
  • Platform product APIs which are efficient to use, and documentation easy to understand
  • Maximal re-use of platforms where appropriate, or alternatively, minimised duplication of effort across the broader engineering team
  • High quality work delivered on time and on specification

Skills/Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years work experience on software engineering projects, preferably Internet/web related
  • Solid understanding of the operating environment, programming languages and protocols that are used day-to-day include PHP, Unix, Apache, MySQL, HTTP, TCP/IP
  • Skills that will be considered an asset (but not essential): Perl, C, C++, FreeBSD
  • Demonstrated communication & teamwork abilities

If you're a passionate software engineer then we want to hear from you. Please contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information or click on the General Applications link above.


Search Relevancy Specialist

Yahoo!7 is at the forefront of internet technology and reaches over 7 million Australians per month. With stunning offices located right on Sydney Harbour, casual attire and relaxed work environment it's no wonder we came 21st in the BRW's 2009 "Great Place to Work" Survey. This is your chance to join us as a Search Relevancy Specialist and help Yahoo!7 enhance it's search capabilities.

The role's primary focus is to ensure the accurate delivery of results for consumer search requests. You will also monitor and optimise the localisation of results according to region. By using your own initiative and style you can actively contribute to up and coming Yahoo!7 search projects and assist in the development of these exciting new products.

In order to be considered for this role you must have search experience within the media sphere and a relevant tertiary qualification. You will be an enthusiastic self-starter with an excellent eye for detail who's focused on achieving the best possible results for our users.

If you think you've got what it takes to tackle this great opportunity apply now through the General Applications link above or contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information.


Platform Engineer

Yahoo!7 is about to launch into an exciting new development project focusing on our video platform. We will be developing cutting-edge technology which will deliver high quality video content across a number of devises including mobile, web and IPTV. We want to speak with talented PHP Engineers who can bring their passion and strong technical skills to Yahoo!7 and help up build the best video product in market!

Starting as a five month contract, this role has the potential to become a permanent gig for the right candidate. The primary responsibility of the role is to be responsible for the architecture, development, testing, documentation and on-time delivery of our next-generation video delivery platform. You will liaise with people across all divisions of the business to manage your part of the project from inception to completion, providing technical input and ensuring that the technical solutions provided are appropriate for the requirements.

This project is a business priority for Yahoo!7 so we're looking to speak with only the best in market. Key to securing this role will be your deep and thorough understanding of the end-to-end development cycle with a minimum of three years experience in a commercial role. You will be strong with PHP and have excellent database skills (MySQL preferred), with an understanding of Apache, XML, HTML, CSS, Javascript, HTTP and TCP/IP. Experience with video delivery to multiple devises will be highly regarded. You will also be a strong communicator who enjoys working in a team, but also thrives taking ownership of tasks and working solo.

If you're keen to come and join the Yahoo!7 team for this rare opportunity then get in touch asap. We're want to get started on this project so apply now through the General Applications link above or contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information.


Frontend Developer

Yahoo!7 is at the forefront of digital media technology and is offering you the chance to join our team for five months as a Front End Developer. We are in the process of developing a tonne of exciting new products and this is your chance to be part of the innovation!

You will work with User Experience Designers and Software Engineers on new products and product features, converting mocks into workable html pages, ensuring that pages are optimized, both for page weight and perceived rendering speed. You will also build reusable html components for use across all properties.

We are looking for someone with 3+ years relevant work experience; very strong command of Javascript, DHTML, CSS, HTML; good understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues, browser degradation strategies and optimisation techniques with a tertiary qualification being desirable.

Alongside your work and academic experience you will posses a 'can do' attitude, be a team player and enjoy working in a fast paced media environment.

If you are ready for the challenge of working at one of the largest internet brands in the world, then please call Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 or apply to the General Applications link above.


Software Engineer

This is a rare opportunity to be a part of the Yahoo!7 family and work on one of Australia's favourite web destinations. If you're a PHP whiz with a passion for digital media and a flair for programming then read on.

Our engineering teams work alongside the production and design teams to deliver the backend framework that supports Yahoo!7's user-facing services. The work you do will support and enhance the entire site and we need a talented engineer to perform the following duties:

  • Designing, developing and/or deploying software components in an efficient, secure, and sustainable manner
  • Managing projects from inception to completion, keeping to strict timelines
  • Writing clear and concise documentation
  • Platform product APIs are efficient to use, and documentation easy to understand
  • High quality work delivered on time and on specification

Skills/Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years work experience on software engineering projects, preferably Internet/web related
  • Solid understanding of the operating environment, programming languages and protocols that are used day-to-day include PHP, Unix, Apache, MySQL, HTTP, TCP/IP
  • Skills that will be considered an asset (but not essential): Perl, C, C++, FreeBSD
  • Demonstrated communication & teamwork abilities

If you're a passionate software engineer then we want to hear from you. Please contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information or apply through the General Applications link above.


User Experience Designer

Yahoo!7 is about to launch into an exciting new development project focusing on our video platform. We will be developing cutting edge technology which will deliver high quality video content across a number of devises including mobile, web and IPTV. We want to speak with talented User Experience Designers who can bring their passion and flair to Yahoo!7 to make this product the best in market!

This five month contract will see you working closely with product managers, web developers and engineers to develop the visual presentation for a select suite of Yahoo!7 products. This will involve taking the lead interaction design role for the project where you will create visual designs which accommodate business, brand and user requirements as well as producing the design specifications and prototypes. You will be responsible for the look, feel and navigation of Yahoo!7's new video product!

Due to the specific nature of the project we are looking for an exceptional person to join our team. You must have a solid understanding of both interaction and user-centred design principles with 3 - 5 years experience as a key player in a UI team. You will have demonstrable experience in the complete product development lifecycle, successfully launching projects across multiple devises including web, mobile and IPTV. You will have extensive knowledge and experience working with Photoshop and Illustrator with a mastery of HTML. Candidates with working knowledge of Flash, Flex, Actionscript and Javascript with be viewed very favourably.

If you're keen to come and join the Yahoo!7 team for this rare opportunity then get in touch asap. We're keen to get started on this project so apply now through the General Applications link above or contact Suzanne Koch on (02) 8288 4697 for more information.


 


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