Candidates might want to respond to Jason directly ;) - Matt
On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Bruce Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Jason, > > I offer this experience: > > - Active GitHub account at http://github.com/rheotaxis > - I built these web applications in the last few months and years > - http://lapdcrimemaps.org > - http://po.rtic.us > - http://olmsted.riversideca.gov/historic/ > - The first two web apps listed above use PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript > extensively > - I have worked with Ruby on Rails occasionally since 2006, when I > setup my domains on RailsPlayground.com web host. > - My JavaScript experience includes both jQuery and Dojo. > - 6 to 10 years working with CGI, HTTP, SSL, LAMP, REST, HTML, CSS, > having used all for different web projects. > - Significant contributions to large, well-known open-source projects? > How about a story submission posted on > Slashdot<http://politics.slashdot.org/story/08/12/20/0647226/Court-Allows-Arkansas-To-Hide-Wikipedia-Edits> > - I know and believe in DRY, MVC, OOP, and Test Driven Development > (have a look at my old school, simple unit test framework for Prolog > programs at http://github.com/rheotaxis/palomas using shell scripts) > - I have used MySQL and PostgreSQL professionally during the last 5 > years, including geographic information in PostGIS > > > - Reading "Getting Real" because I agree with Einstein, who said "As > simple as possible, but no simpler." > > I have included my resume (MS Word doc), so you can see all the other neat > things I've done. Yes, I worked at Microsoft for awhile in 2000 to 2003, > doing geographic data development for the MapPoint product. So, I can say I > have worked on both small and large development teams. My experience with > informal, iterative agile development came later, after I read the first > edition of Agile Web Development with Rails by Dave Thomas and signed the > Agile > Manifesto <http://agilemanifesto.org/sign/display.cgi?ms=000000053> in > late 2005. > > Bruce Thomas > > > On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Jason King <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Job ad goes something like this... >> >> Reporting to the VP of Engineering, and as part of a team of nine >> developers, you will be responsible for software development on AMCO's five >> web applications. You will have ownership from inception to delivery of >> business requirements, maintenance fixes, and other system enhancements. >> >> We operate using our own informal, iterative agile process, and expect you >> to have a good grasp of the agile manifesto, the peer review process, and >> iterative development. You will work well within a team, have great >> communication skills, and have a mature, professional approach to your work. >> >> *Core Requirements (don't bother applying without them):* >> >> >> - An active github account >> - You've read the 37signals book - "Getting Real" >> - Professional experience writing real, working web applications >> - Solid knowledge of PHP >> - Solid knowledge of SQL >> - Some knowledge of Ruby on Rails >> - JavaScript experience >> >> >> *Desired Requirements:* >> >> >> - Solid understanding of web technologies (CGI, HTTP, SSL, LAMP, REST, >> HTML, CSS, etc.) >> - Solid understanding of programming principles (DRY, PIE, MVC, OOP, >> TDD, etc.) >> - Solid knowledge of MySQL >> - Recent contributions to Open Source projects >> - Experience with jQuery >> >> >> Our core product is an education system in the form of printed text books, >> and we're working hard now to leverage that content by delivering it and a >> number of supporting services digitally, while continuing to support the >> production, manufacture, and shipping of our core products. We have been >> very successful for over ten years, and have a solid track record with over >> 500 employees internationally. >> >> AMCO is a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere, lots of >> opportunity to learn and grow, and a great culture in the IT team of >> cooperation, respect and excellence. With our web-based products ranging >> from our own ERP system, to an online flash/flex game for kids, there's a >> great variety to keep us busy interested. We're looking for someone that is >> interested in pushing themselves out of their comfort zone. >> >> If this sounds like a good fit for you, then I want to hear from you. I'm >> wanting to fill this position within the next four weeks, so preference will >> be given to applicants who are able to begin within that period. >> >> Cheers, >> Jason King >> >> -- >> SD Ruby mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby > > > -- > SD Ruby mailing list > [email protected] > http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby > -- SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby
