# New project posting for a Cambridge MA based start-up

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-project-posting-for-a-cambridge-ma-based-start-up/90651>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [March 30, 2007, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-project-posting-for-a-cambridge-ma-based-start-up/90651 "2007-03-30T17:54:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Samir\_Patil](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Samir\_Patil](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Samir_Patil)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-project-posting-for-a-cambridge-ma-based-start-up/90651/1 "2007-03-30T17:54:09Z")

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Zeegos is a startup based in Cambridge Massachusetts that is  
developing a new IM platform. We are seeking a Ruby on Rails savvy  
architect on a consulting basis who has experience building scalable  
advertisement supported consumer services

Must have:

- 5+ years experience in consumer web-based development and instant  
messaging environments; knowledge of latest web technologies (Ruby on  
Rails, LAMP, AJAX, etc.)
- been Director or VP Engineering of one or more early stage  
companies, and/or Senior Architect/Technical Lead in a larger company
- a solid understanding of high traffic, ad supported web site  
deployment
- refrenceable projects and clients

Deliverables:

- Detail architecture, design and engineering specification for V1.0  
of the service (Functional specification will be provided)
- Operational site with all elements of a scalable architecture  
integrated (i.e…, IM client, cookies, IM server, affiliate marketing  
network, database, and a web crawler that gathers online data);  
‘stubbed’ code when necessary for follow-up implementation team

We are looking for top talent and the proposal selection will not be  
cost based. We will finalize the contract based on demonstrated  
expertise and experience. An interest in joining our team on a full  
time basis will be a plus but is not necessary.

If you are looking for an immediate challenge and want to play a role  
in an exciting new Web 2.0 company then please submit your resume and  
portfolio information. We will share the detailed functional  
specification after reviewing the fit and qualifications.

Contact: removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid