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Perl/PHP developer

geeksnob — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:35:57 -0800

Who we are: Table XI is a Chicago-based consulting and software development firm comprised of a tight-knit group of smart, motivated people. Our team shares the common bond of curiosity which we channel into our work for our clients and for ourselves. Who you are: You are a bright and motivated web programmer with a degree in CS, CIS or equivalent experience. You love solving problems, exploring new technologies and tend to ask why. Ideally, you have a background in Perl or PHP and HTML/CSS. AJAX, MySQL and FreeBSD experience is a plus. What we offer: Full-time salary commensurate with experience Blue Cross health insurance, subject to eligibility requirements 401k plan including profit sharing Company-paid meals Flexible hours Minimal travel required Informal loft office above a hot new restaurant How to apply: Applying at Table XI is a two-step process: 1) Complete the exercise at www.tablexi.com/exercise/ using the programming language of your choice. 2) Forward your resume and your solution to jobs@tablexi.com. Legal stuff: Table XI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, race, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, arrest record, disabilities or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PERL script debugging help

maxwelton — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:56:23 -0800

Need a PERLexpert to help me figure out why a canned script I use to FTP from one server to another has suddenly stopped being 100% reliable. My host upgraded my PERL version and that may be what has caused it to puke. The script is running on a freeBSD web host on Apache. I think the script is generally solid, it worked fine for years, and I haven't changed it. The original author is no longer supporting it, I don't think. I can budget a couple of hours at $100/per for this. If it takes longer than that to fix, I will need to approach my client to pay for this, which would be a joy and make me look even more incompetent than I already do. I'm hoping for a bubblegum and bailing wire solution.

Perl hacker book nerd, BookFinder.com

anirvan — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:49:24 -0800

Ecommerce search engine BookFinder.com's looking for a core developer to join our team of high-tech book nerds. BookFinder.com is a global ecommerce search engine that connects shoppers with over 125 million books for sale--new, used, rare, and out-of-print. Launched in 1997, our site attracts a passionate global audience of bibliophiles. In the past 12 months, we've been mentioned everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Library Journal, NPR to Internet Retailer. We're a stable 4-person developer-driven company based in Berkeley, CA. We offer the stability of a larger company, but with startup-style flexibility (low hierarchy, flexible hours, freedom to affect product direction). Our office is located in downtown Berkeley's business district transit hub, near BART and UC Berkeley. Not surprisingly, we're a LAMP shop: Perl/CPAN, Apache, mod_perl, Mason, MySQL, CentOS Linux, etc. We're also powered by whiteboards, shared brainstorming, and the love and support of a passionate user base. Responsibilities: As one of the core developers of BookFinder.com, you will be involved with product vision, development, debugging, and maintenance. You'll have a hand in every part of the product lifecycle, working alongside two long-time Perl coders in a friendly, low-hierarchy workspace. Code doesn't live in a vacuum; you'll need to be able to take into account factors like user experience, analytics, marketing, and budgeting when making decisions about the product. We're looking for someone self-motivated, and willing to take responsibility for new ideas and initiatives. Requirements: * 2+ years experience building large web-based applications in Perl, Python, or Ruby * 1+ years experience with production Perl (the more the better) * Comfortable with standard Unix command line environment, tools, servers (e.g. editors, source code control, Apache, etc.) * Experience with data processing/analysis, regular expressions, and Web-based APIs (in any language) * Knowledge of HTML/CSS, some JavaScript * Ability to work in an environment with rapidly changing priorities * Database/SQL experience a plus * Being multilingual a plus * Love of books and reading a big plus Salary/benefits: * Salary commensurate with experience ($60-90K) * Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan * Flexible, casual, work environment More about us: * BookFinder.com comparison book * About us... * Our weblog * Our media mentions

Junior Sysadmin (Unix and Windows) in Manhattan

allterrainbrain — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:16:52 -0800

[Note from allterrainbrain: I'm posting this for a close friend who's one of the hiring Senior Sysadmins; submit your resume and it will get directly to him.] Mid-sized software company seeks Junior Sysadmin (at least 1 year of production experience including both Unix and Windows). Full-time, onsite work in downtown Manhattan. Competitive Salary, excellent benefits package. Rapidly expanding company. Healthy, friendly culture. You'd be supporting a small team of Senior Sysadmins. Skills and Requirements: • Windows System Administration, installing and configuring desktops, test servers, unattended installs. • Linux System Administration, installing and configuring Linux workstations • Production experience with NFS and Samba, preferably across Wide Area Networks. • Production experience with LDAP and Samba Domain authentication. • Development experience with Perl and Shell. Responsibilities: • Install and prepare new machines for users • Respond to daily user issues, Antivirus, machine boot problems etc. • Install and configure Linux and Unix servers and workstations for the development and test labs. • Participate in weekly on-call rotation.

Software Engineer (Open Source)

matildaben — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:04:45 -0800

As an Open Source Software Engineer, you will be responsible for creating business applications using PHP, Perl, PostgreSQL, and HTML. Must have the ability to take a project through the entire Software Development Life Cycle; including deployment to production. This position requires strong PHP skills in both object-oriented and procedural programming (emphasis on object-oriented). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Create robust, extensible web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Review/create technical specifications. Review functional specification and work with the project team to provide technical solutions that meet the needs of the business. • Manage work on an ongoing basis to ensure target, on-time delivery and provide continuous improvement and updates. • The ability to write clear technical specifications and to explain technical ideas and designs to peers and management, and independent problem solving abilities are required. • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, taking project from specification to end user acceptance. Must have a proven record of delivering software products. QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years of experience creating web applications using PHP, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming practices and Model, View, Controller paradigm. • Proficient in SQL and understanding of relational database and schema creation. • Commitment to quality, customer service and teamwork. • Technical skills: PHP, PostgreSQL, Object-oriented programming, MySQL, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, cascading style sheets, Smarty templating system (or other similar template system), SQL, XML, SOAP, Linux (shell scripting with Perl and basic understanding of Linux tools), and Apache web server (basic configuration knowledge). • Experience with networking and web technologies including DNS, DHCP, and LDAP is a plus. • Experience working with Java, C#, or other pure object-oriented language a plus. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field. HouseValues is the nation’s leading provider of Web-based marketing solutions for real estate professionals. Based in Kirkland, the company was recently named one of Washington’s ‘Best Places to Work’ by Washington CEO magazine, and was recognized by Deloitte & Touche as not only the fastest growing technology company in Washington state, but the ninth fastest-growing technology company in North America. Join an energetic group of technology professionals who are focused on delivering innovative solutions to our customers nationwide. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to work with a highly motivated team in a positive, fast-paced environment, where your experience, creative thinking and exceptional skills will be appreciated and rewarded.

Freelance C/C++ streaming audio developer

bhance — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:17:46 -0800

Small-ish group of US developers seeking another like-minded individual to work with us to finish adding significant functionality to an existing Open Source project to meet our needs. The proof-of-concept has been established, but we need some extra manpower to help us fill in a few gaps and tighten up the project. All additions will be released as a branch once thoroughly debugged, documented, and deployed. Must-haves: - Familiarity with C/C++, XML, Perl - Ability to document your core architectural code changes - Preference for working in a Linux environment - Non-disclosure/non-compete agreement is a must Other points that'll help you: - Prior work with streaming mp3/ogg audio and concepts - Prior work in the e-commerce field - PHP experience/familiarity This is self-funded. We're not loaded, but since we're all developers, we know the typical rates and expectations, and we're honest with the pay. Humble, but honest. Interested? Send me your hourly rates and availability, as well as resume, CV, and notable prior work and projects.

Java/Perl Web Developer

Plutor — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:47:25 -0800

Texterity seeks experienced Java/Perl developers to build innovative web applications. The web development team builds a web reader application, comprised of template-driven web interfaces and middleware, driven by complex back-end systems serving the magazine content, and performing usage tracking and content security. The web developer will be working on projects following an internal product roadmap, with flexibility to add features as customers request and as the evolving market drives us. We are looking for individuals who will contribute to our roadmap by dreaming up new ways of doing things and driving to make those real. Texterity is a leading provider of complete digital magazine publishing solutions entering its third year of 100% growth. Texterity is the only company providing a complete digital solution that includes true Web-based magazine delivery as well as circulation-building and e-commerce programs necessary for publishers to make these initiatives successful. Our clients are the leading business-to-business and consumer magazine publishers including Meredith, PennWell, Condé Nast, Penton Media, Time Inc., and Hearst. We are committed to helping the magazine publishing industry add value and break new ground with digital editions, and are looking for passionate and energetic employees that can help us realize this goal. Minimum requirements: * Fundamental knowledge of web application architecture, database design (MySQL), web servers (Apache), JavaScript, HTML * Experience with Template Toolkit in Perl * Experience with Flash and ActionScript, and other multimedia formats. * Knowledge of DHTML, XML, CSS, DOM, XML Schema, and parsers * Experience building web user interfaces for technical tools/workflows * Strong knowledge of UNIX or Linux * Knowledge/experience in Java * Ability to work with a team in a collaborative environment * Good written and verbal communications * BS and 3+ years of experience in software engineering Desired skills: * Experience with high availability server systems using load balancing, caching and optimization techniques in a multi-tiered environment * Advanced knowledge of Perl with emphasis on OOP, mod_perl, and MySQL integration * Working knowledge of web application authentication and security methods

Senior Web Developer

Plutor — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:52:30 -0800

My company is looking for web developers with experience with designing applications from the ground up as well as maintaining and optimizing legacy code. Required knowledge on a daily basis includes Perl, Java, Apache, Linux, MySQL, JavaScript (DHTML/AJAX), XML (and Schema), CSS, Flash, and Template Toolkit. Experience with mod_perl, load balancing, HA, and security are a plus. You must be able to work in an intensely collaborative environment. Texterity is a leading provider of complete digital magazine publishing solutions entering its third year of 100% growth. We're the only company providing a complete digital solution that includes true Web-based magazine delivery as well as circulation-building and e-commerce programs necessary for publishers to make these initiatives successful. Our clients are the leading business-to-business and consumer magazine publishers including Meredith, PennWell, Condé Nast, Penton Media, Time Inc., and Hearst.

Senior Perl Hacker

toxic — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:18:52 -0800

We’re a well funded Albany start-up, looking for an experienced and enterprising hacker with a desire to work on "Web 2.0" projects for the New Zealand (and wider) market. (Yes, we know that "Web 2.0" means different things to different people.) We’re about to launch a nationwide beta of our first NZ-targeted product, and we have several other projects in mind. That is where you come in. This is the classic start-up experience, involving dedicated people who live, think and dream technology. It will involve solving interesting problems in new ways, doing a lot of work, and hopefully having a lot of fun, while bringing new products to market in a very fast-paced environment. We're also flexible with compensation (equity vs. salary slider), and we'll tailor a package to meet your experience and expectations. You must be in Auckland, or willing to be here within a week of being offered a gig. We may be able to help with work permit arrangements (as this job is on the shortage list, permits are fairly easy to arrange), but we'd strongly prefer someone who's already authorized to work here. Who Will I Be Working With? -------------------------------------------------- You'll be the fourth member of our team, which currently numbers three: one developer, one designer, and the guy who pays the bills. As well as this senior position, we’re adding a more junior developer in the next month or so as well. We’re a seasoned team and are very serious about the business – the first two people are imports from the USA, who’ve put in time at some of the oldest and best known companies on the www. The guy who pays the bills has successfully founded, built and subsequently sold web companies in New Zealand going into the last millennium. We've got a top team here, and are looking for top talent to expand it. If you are the go-to guy (or gal) in your organisation who enjoys making decisions as well as executing on them, isn't afraid to speak your mind, and likes playing with new technologies, you'll fit right in. What Technologies? -------------------------------------------------- Our current environment is typical LAMP, consisting primarily of perl 5 programs running via FastCGI and SpeedyCGI on Apache 2.0.x. We use MySQL to manage our data store. All of this runs on top of CentOS, which is essentially RedHat Linux. We are open to other options and technology, if they solve more problems than they cause. Am I The One? -------------------------------------------------- Only time and scrutiny will tell. Our ideal candidate will have some of these attributes: - Speaks, reads and writes English fluently. A second language would be advantageous, but isn't a requirement. - Has 5-10 years of experience developing and/or operating commercial web applications based on Linux, MySQL and Apache. Experience with well-known, high-traffic, 24x7 sites is a huge plus. - Has 5 or more years experience with Perl 5, especially in a CGI.pm, mod_perl, or HTML::Mason environment. Don't worry about Fast/SpeedyCGI -- you'll pick that up quickly. Some expertise with the perl DBI interface is a big plus (but we'd be surprised if you had 5 years of perl without it). - Has some skill with HTML, Javascript, AJAX and/or PHP. - Has at least a passing interest in Ruby, Rails and/or Python. - Reads techcrunch, mashable, slashdot and similar websites on a regular basis to keep on top of news and information. Bonus points if you're tuned into OnStartups, Ventureblog, Paul Graham's essays, and other content aimed at startups and the people who love them. - Can pick up and start using new technology quickly. - Isn't afraid to work outside of their job description. How To Apply: -------------------------------------------------- Send something resembling a cover letter and your CV in plain text, HTML or PDF format, and a sample of perl code that you have written to: toxic@doobie.com. If you've ever participated in an Open Source project, please let us know about that. If you've got a web site, blog or other presence on the Internet, please include a link to it, too. It wouldn't hurt if you told us what "Web 2.0" means to you, and what your favorite sites are (whether they fit the 2.0 label or not).

CGI / perl genius for web business

unclemonty — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:17:10 -0800

We've been advised to post here following our post on Ask MetaFilter - see http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/46551 We're seeking an extremely capable cgi/ perl coder who can analyse our existing site and begin to maintain and make amendments on it. This is not a full time job but a freelance position with a large project at the start and regular work on an ongoing basis to update and add new components. Being UK based or even London based is an advantage.