Hi all, I've been doing quite a bit of contracting with a company called Taaz for the past few years. There's another guy on here who has done some work with them as well (but I'll let him name himself if he wants).
Anyway, they're looking for a Scrum Master. The email I have says "Or RoR Developer". From what I know, they're looking to start RoR work to augment and add to their existing Flex (with C++ back end) stuff. And they'll either take someone who's a pure scrum master or a developer that doesn't mind leading projects while developing. As far as mid-stage startups go, this one is really good. I think they have a very real chance of a highly profitable exit within the next two years (but that's pure speculation on my part). They have been by far my favorite client over the past couple years. Anyway, I copy/pasted the relevant parts of the job description below. I'd appreciate if you mentioned my name if you apply for the gig. --------- TAAZ.com (Photometria Inc.) is an exciting technology startup focused on beauty and makeup – with an Internet twist. We power virtual makeovers on the web sites of top cosmetics, media, and retailer brands as well as on our own destination site, Taaz.com. This position is responsible for running our internal Scrum process as well as working within that team. Responsibilities include working with customers, managing external dependencies for the team, tracking progress on user stories, running daily stand-up meetings, and all other tasks normally associated with the Scrum Master role. Because of the size of the team and the small number of external dependencies, some percentage of time will remain for assisting with development work as well, but that is not the primary focus of the role. Requirements and Skills • Experience as a Scrum Master through multiple sprints. Candidates with strong experience using another agile process will also be considered. • 3+ years of software development experience • Familiarity with consumer-oriented web site development • Excellent communication skills • A passion for working in small, fast-paced teams • A commitment to high-quality code • Startup work experience a plus • Spanish fluency a plus • An eye for good design a plus • Experience with Flex or Ruby a plus Salary is commensurate with market rates for mid-stage startup companies. Compensation includes stock options. Benefits include on-site workout facility with locker rooms and showers, garaged parking, espresso and snacks, and catered lunches every Friday. To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]. ---------- Have a good one, --Jon -- SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby
