# HOT JOBS! 6 openings for Open So urce Technical Developers - Bost on, MA & Austin, TX. $750 referr a **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [February 4, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/hot-jobs-6-openings-for-open-so-urce-technical-developers-bost-on-ma-austin-tx-750-referr-a/182874 "2010-02-04T07:00:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Marsh\_Sutherland](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc79bd/32.png) [@Marsh\_Sutherland](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Marsh_Sutherland)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2010, 7:00am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/hot-jobs-6-openings-for-open-so-urce-technical-developers-bost-on-ma-austin-tx-750-referr-a/182874/1 "2010-02-04T07:00:00Z")
Hi Rubyists and Railsians, One of my recruiting clients is in desperate need to hire 6 back-end Technical Developers. This are fairly junior positions and the salaries are $60K to $80K depending on experience and demonstrated skillset. They are looking for strong back-end web developers skilled in Java and some open source technology stack. Positions do include up to 50% travel as these are consulting positions. This is a super great company. One of my old bosses is the head honcho. I am paying $750 referral reward if the candidate you refer to me gets hired after the 90 day guarantee period. Do you know anyone? Technical Developer - Boston, MA and Austin, TX Walden Recruiting’s client company has been known as a leader in building enterprise applications using Open Source technologies and contributing to the Open Source code base. They currently seek several Technical Developers to join their consulting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior developer or recent college graduate to gain professional experience working on open source projects with some of the best in the industry. There is 50% travel involved so it’s a great chance to see the country as well. Qualifications: • 1-5 years of technical development experience • Basic understanding of the following: Object-oriented design and development concepts; algorithms, data structures, web development technologies (JavaScript, AJAX); database design theory and SQL • Strong knowledge of either C or Java and familiarity with scripting languages such as PHP or Python • Solid experience with debugging, reuse, source code management strategies (e.g. forking, branching), and/or release management • Some experience with web design and information architecture • BS in Computer Science preferably • Open to 50% travel around the United States Candidates must have current work authorization in the US. This client will not sponsor visa candidates. Candidates should live in the Boston area or be willing to relocate to Boston. Positions also open in Austin, TX. Email your resume to removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid to apply. Marsh Sutherland President Walden Recruiting We’re not like the other agencies… Come see why at [waldenrecruiting.com](http://waldenrecruiting.com) P: (877) 8 WALDEN Ext 2 Skype: waldenrecruiting @waldenrecruit removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid Co-Founder Web Executives Group on LinkedIn  Before printing, consider the environment ---
**Author:** ![Marsh\_Sutherland](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/bc79bd/32.png) [@Marsh\_Sutherland](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Marsh_Sutherland)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/hot-jobs-6-openings-for-open-so-urce-technical-developers-bost-on-ma-austin-tx-750-referr-a/182874/2 "2010-02-06T20:49:14Z")
On Wednesday 03 February 2010 11:59:20 pm Marsh Sutherland wrote: > Hi Rubyists and Railsians, Hmm. Sounds like someone knows something about our community! > They are looking for strong back-end web developers skilled in Java > [snip] > • Strong > knowledge of either C or Java and familiarity with scripting languages > such as PHP or Python Really? Note how the posting doesn’t mention Ruby at all? This doesn’t bode well – am I being overly pessimistic?