# I need Developers!

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/i-need-developers/141825>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [June 30, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/i-need-developers/141825 "2008-06-30T20:42:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Shawn\_Hornsby](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@Shawn\_Hornsby](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Shawn_Hornsby)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/i-need-developers/141825/1 "2008-06-30T20:42:06Z")

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Hello all,

I have a permanent position and several contract positions available  
immediately in Austin, TX. The most pressing role in the permanent one  
with  
one of my top clients (listed below). If you have any interest or if  
you  
know someone that could be a fit please contact me as soon as possible.

If you’d like to be considered please respond with a word formatted  
resume.

Shawn P. Hornsby

Executive Recruiter

Office: 512.394.7156 ext. 108

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407 B East 6th Street, ste. 204

Austin, TX 78701

Our client is a small internet solutions development company focused on  
creating revolutionary products. They offer a fast-paced entrepreneurial  
environment, where fresh ideas and creative thinking are encouraged. The  
company is based in vibrant, eclectic downtown Austin. They have a  
relaxed  
flexible working environment. They need someone ready to build a solid  
long-term relationship - no short-timers.

Experienced Ruby programmer needed. Background and recent experience  
with  
Perl and mod\_perl is also needed.

Responsibilities

Develop custom software and web applications for multiple clients.  
Focus  
on:

. Develop and complete existing projects in Perl and mod\_perl.

. Develop new projects in Ruby on Rails

. Opportunity to work on other projects involving Java and PHP

. Database development utilizing MySQL

. E-commerce development

Will be responsible for

. Developing complete application scope from functionality description

. Estimating time requirements for application development

. Producing clear concise documentation of application functions

Requirements

Applicant must have at least 3 years of experience in the following:

. Recent experience building Ruby (Ruby on Rails) applications

. Background in Perl and mod\_perl development

. Database development utilizing MySQL

. E-commerce development

Applicant must meet the following requirements:

. 4 year College degree

. Ability to develop complete application scope from functionality  
description

. Proven ability to estimate time requirements for application  
development

. Ability to produce clear concise documentation of application  
functions

. Provide examples of work

The following experience is a plus:

. Experience with Java and/or PHP

. Ability to act as mentor to programming team

. Database development/maintenance utilizing Oracle
