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.

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.
Why you should join us:
• Become part of a team building the best mobile internet search engine in the world.
• Expectation for all to contribute to innovation
• Great team atmosphere - friendly, dynamic, incredibly motivated and hard-working
• Opportunity to learn new skills and develop to your fullest potential
• Lots of social events such as parties, drinks, quizzes, cinema, conker tournaments, squash and Friday trips to the Mexican van for lunch - you can add to this!
• Open communication; no company politics tolerated

Our Benefits package includes:
• Competitive Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• 23 days annual holiday rising to 24 after one years employment, and 25 after two years of employment
• Group Life cover
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Either private health or private dental care.
• Share Options
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free car and bike parking, we even have internal bike parking in the office if your bike is a posh one or if you have just lost your lock
• Free tea coffee / healthy snacks /fruit juices/ yoghurts/fruit/ occasionally chocolate buttons too
• Nice big chillout area with no expense spared shag pile carpet and Lego
• and a teddy bear grabber machine with real teddy bears in it!
• and last but by no means least an extremely well stocked stationary cupboard.

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