# Ruby on Rails Opportunity! **URL:** \ **Category:** Rails\ **Created:** [January 30, 2008, 1:16am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521 "2008-01-30T01:16:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 1:16am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/1 "2008-01-30T01:16:18Z")
I am currently hiring for a Ruby on Rails Software Engineer! Please review job description and let me know if you are interested! You can contact me @ 425-278-0083 or removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid! 6-12 month contract **Must Clear Background Check** The Opportunity: Our Client is looking to expand its development team with the addition of a talented, motivated software engineer. Successful candidates must be able write sustainable and maintainable code quickly and accurately. You must have a passion for writing modular software systems capable of handling large loads and high-traffic patterns. You will be asked to contribute multiple innovative solutions to difficult problems. Candidates should have a thirst for knowledge and be willing to constantly push the boundaries of our coding methods, our coding styles, and our coding results. Responsibilities: - Write scalable, maintainable code, unit, functional, and acceptance tests - Create semi-fleshed out CSS and template files - Contribute to system design and architecture decisions - Assist in QA and firefighting efforts as necessary Qualifications: - Thorough understanding of object-oriented methodology - Thorough understanding of MVC (Model-View-Controller) architectures - Experience with coding database-backed web applications - Expert knowledge in either mod\_perl or Ruby on Rails - Intermediate knowledge of a mod\_perl templating language - Intermediate CSS and Javascript skills - Willingness to work in an Agile development environment - Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical ideas ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 6:26am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/2 "2008-01-30T06:26:13Z")
Wow you must be offering a HUGE monetary compensation 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 9:36am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/3 "2008-01-30T09:36:49Z")
Didn’t pick the whole thing apart, just sections: 6-12 month contract > **Must Clear Background Check** Pay rate is…? > our coding styles, and our coding results. Shortened to: We are looking for a very good Ruby on Rails developer. Must have good overall knowledge of everything as well as the motivation required to work consistently. > Responsibilities: > > - > > ``` > Write scalable, maintainable code, unit, functional, and > > ``` > > acceptance > tests Acceptance tests? Isn’t this something where you demonstrate to the user the application and record their reactions? I didn’t know you could write those. > - > > ``` > Create semi-fleshed out CSS and template files > > ``` Understandable, but usually I would get a proper designer to do this rather than a programmer. > - > > ``` > Contribute to system design and architecture decisions > > ``` Shorter: Come up with superb ideas. > - > > ``` > Assist in QA and firefighting efforts as necessary > > ``` This is what caught my eye and got me to reply in the first place: “firefighting efforts”. Do things just have a habit of spontaneously igniting there? > Qualifications: > > - > > ``` > Thorough understanding of object-oriented methodology > > ``` Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers > - > > ``` > Thorough understanding of MVC (Model-View-Controller) > > ``` > > architectures Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers > - > > ``` > Experience with coding database-backed web applications > > ``` Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers > - > > ``` > Expert knowledge in either mod_perl or Ruby on Rails > > ``` Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers… wait, what? mod\_perl? What the hell has that got to do with RoR? It’s an alright written advertisement (and nothing has beaten that rockstar one, yet!), but it needs… something. Like, more information on the client, the location and the pay rate. – Ryan B. > **[frozenplague.net](http://www.frozenplague.net)** > > This domain may be for sale! Feel free to add me to MSN and/or GTalk as this email. ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 5:52pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/4 "2008-01-30T17:52:18Z")
Good Morning Lobo, Are you interested in this opportunity! If so, I would be glad to discuss in further detail! Best Regards, Portia Orner Technical Recruiter APEX Systems, Inc. 10500 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 Office: 425.278.0083 Toll free: 877.335.5136 Fax: 425.278.0084 removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid > **[Apex Systems](https://www.apexsystems.com/)** > > Value Reimagined. Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apex Systems, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/5 "2008-01-30T18:29:34Z")
Please don’t post jobs here. ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/6 "2008-01-30T17:48:10Z")
Good Morning Ryan, If you would like to give me a call, I would be glad to go over the details with you. The position is located in Seattle. I look forward to speaking with you! Best Regards, Portia Orner Technical Recruiter APEX Systems, Inc. 10500 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 Office: 425.278.0083 Toll free: 877.335.5136 Fax: 425.278.0084 removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [mailto:removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) [www.apexsystemsinc.com](http://www.apexsystemsinc.com) [http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/](http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/) Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apex Systems, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. * * * From: removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [[mailto:removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid)] On Behalf Of Ryan B. Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:36 AM To: removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid Subject: [Rails] Re: Ruby on Rails Opportunity! Didn’t pick the whole thing apart, just sections: ``` 6-12 month contract **Must Clear Background Check** ``` Pay rate is…? ``` The Opportunity: Our Client is looking to expand its development team ``` with the addition of a talented, motivated software engineer. Successful candidates must be able write sustainable and maintainable code quickly and accurately. You must have a passion for writing modular software systems capable of handling large loads and high-traffic patterns. You will be asked to contribute multiple innovative solutions to difficult problems. Candidates should have a thirst for knowledge and be willing to constantly push the boundaries of our coding methods, our coding styles, and our coding results. Shortened to: We are looking for a very good Ruby on Rails developer. Must have good overall knowledge of everything as well as the motivation required to work consistently. ``` Responsibilities: * Write scalable, maintainable code, unit, ``` functional, and acceptance tests Acceptance tests? Isn’t this something where you demonstrate to the user the application and record their reactions? I didn’t know you could write those. ``` * Create semi-fleshed out CSS and template files ``` Understandable, but usually I would get a proper designer to do this rather than a programmer. ``` * Contribute to system design and architecture ``` decisions Shorter: Come up with superb ideas. ``` * Assist in QA and firefighting efforts as ``` necessary This is what caught my eye and got me to reply in the first place: “firefighting efforts”. Do things just have a habit of spontaneously igniting there? ``` Qualifications: * Thorough understanding of object-oriented ``` methodology Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers ``` * Thorough understanding of MVC ``` (Model-View-Controller) architectures Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers ``` * Experience with coding database-backed web ``` applications Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers ``` * Expert knowledge in either mod_perl or Ruby on ``` Rails Which you’ll get with Ruby on Rails developers… wait, what? mod\_perl? What the hell has that got to do with RoR? It’s an alright written advertisement (and nothing has beaten that rockstar one, yet!), but it needs… something. Like, more information on the client, the location and the pay rate. – Ryan B. [http://www.frozenplague.net](http://www.frozenplague.net) Feel free to add me to MSN and/or GTalk as this email. ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/7 "2008-01-30T20:05:06Z")
Dustin A. wrote: > Please don’t post jobs here. And why don’t you want people to post jobs here? ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 12:07am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/8 "2008-01-31T00:07:53Z")
On Jan 31, 2008 5:35 AM, Shandy N. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Dustin A. wrote: > > > Please don’t post jobs here. > > And why don’t you want people to post jobs here? People who post jobs here have every right to do exactly that. It’s a free way for them to potentially get decent Ruby on Rails coders rather than paying $$$ to post their advertisement on a job advertisement site that only covers their country. I know of no international job advertisement site. Good Morning Ryan, If you would like to give me a call, I would be glad to go over the details with you. The position is located in Seattle. I look forward to speaking with you! Unfortunately if you’re based in Seattle (or even the States for that fact) it’ll cost me an international call. If I were to get the job there would be the whole relocating thing which is kind of expensive (somewhere in the $3k range just to get there) so I won’t be contacting you. If I was in the states I would give you a call. – Ryan B. > **[frozenplague.net](http://www.frozenplague.net)** > > This domain may be for sale! Feel free to add me to MSN and/or GTalk as this email. ---
**Author:** ![Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/a698b9/32.png) [@Portia](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Portia)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 12:12am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-on-rails-opportunity/127521/9 "2008-01-31T00:12:35Z")
Thank you for your feedback, Ryan! Good luck in the job market! Best Regards, Portia Orner Technical Recruiter APEX Systems, Inc. 10500 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 Office: 425.278.0083 Toll free: 877.335.5136 Fax: 425.278.0084 removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [mailto:removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) [www.apexsystemsinc.com](http://www.apexsystemsinc.com) [http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/](http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/) Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apex Systems, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. * * * From: removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid [[mailto:removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid)] On Behalf Of Ryan B. Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:07 PM To: removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid Subject: [Rails] Re: Ruby on Rails Opportunity! On Jan 31, 2008 5:35 AM, Shandy N. \< removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid\> wrote: ``` Dustin A. wrote: > Please don't post jobs here. And why don't you want people to post jobs here? ``` People who post jobs here have every right to do exactly that. It’s a free way for them to potentially get decent Ruby on Rails coders rather than paying $$$ to post their advertisement on a job advertisement site that only covers their country. I know of no international job advertisement site. Good Morning Ryan, If you would like to give me a call, I would be glad to go over the details with you. The position is located in Seattle. I look forward to speaking with you! Unfortunately if you’re based in Seattle (or even the States for that fact) it’ll cost me an international call. If I were to get the job there would be the whole relocating thing which is kind of expensive (somewhere in the $3k range just to get there) so I won’t be contacting you. If I was in the states I would give you a call. – Ryan B. [http://www.frozenplague.net](http://www.frozenplague.net) Feel free to add me to MSN and/or GTalk as this email.