Jobs at Taptu

Founded in 2007 with funding from VCs 3i and Sofinnova, Taptu is building a truly mobile search engine. Not just a search engine that that "works on mobile", but a search engine whose user interface, index and algorithms have been designed specifically for touch devices, which account for the majority of mobile internet access. Try Taptu for yourself on any mobile with a browser by visiting taptu.com or you can check out Taptu Search for the iPhone or iPod touch by downloading it free from the App Store.

As the product grows, so too does our engineering team. We're looking for talented and committed engineers who don't just want to work for a successful company; they want to help make the company successful. Our ideal candidates

  • enjoy a fast-changing start-up environment
  • are willing to take on multiple responsibilities
  • have strong collaborative skills
  • are able to show initiative in the face of loosely defined requirements
  • have strong analytical skills and the ability to see the bigger picture
  • are involved in extra-curricular activities, such as open-source contributions or home projects

Taptu is fast-paced environment. Every contribution counts. If the environment described above appeals, and you have the skills and experience for one of the roles described below, then please get in touch by dropping a line to: givemeajob at taptu.com.

Roles

Web Application Developer

As we continue to increase the web functionality and performance of our mobile web search applications, we are again looking to add further great engineers to the talent in Cambridge. With a track record of demonstrable initiative, self direction, ability to deliver well-written applications, and a real love of modern web development technologies, you will use your skills and experience to design and develop world-leading mobile front-end web server technologies

We have a culture of empowering our developers to make the critical design decisions. With this comes the great satisfaction and responsibility of seeing your ideas and technical decisions become reality worldwide.

This work will make the most of your current and past experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working with modern frameworks and libraries. Underpinning your successes will be beautifully written Java and solid experience of the supporting tools and environments.

We will be expecting multi-threaded and distributed application server development to be in your comfort zone. Familiarity with several programming languages, including scripting, C/C++, and functional languages are all big positives.

A degree in Computer Science, Maths or Physics is ideal; however degree-calibre candidates with the track record to match are equally valued.

For more information, or to be considered for the role, please contact givemeajob (at) taptu.com.

Strictly no agencies.