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On 03/30/2010 08:57 PM, aidan mcguire wrote:
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cite="mid:841C62CF-BD92-452F-9884-B1DAA7D8BDF1@scraperwiki.com"
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">ScraperWiki needs an experienced
Python/Django Developer</font></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.1px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"
style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">To get at data,
programmers write bits of code called 'screen scrapers', which extract
the useful bits so they can be reused in other apps, or rummaged
through by journalists and researchers. But these bits of code tend to
break, get thrown away or forgotten once they have been used, and so
the data is lost again - which is bad! ScraperWiki is an online tool
to make that process simpler and more collaborative. Anyone can write
a screen scraper using the online editor, and the code and data are
shared with the world. We are a Channel 4 [4iP] project and we are
in the Beta phase of the project. </span></div>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">If you love the start up pace and are
ready for a challenging but rewarding opportunity, this is for you. The
current code base is fresh and well-written. You'll be joining a team
of top-notch developers on a project that is using lots of cutting edge
technology.</font><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande"> You will assist in the design and
execution of technology strategy for ScraperWiki. It is important
that you have strong communication skills to integrate well with the
existing team.</font></div>
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href="http://www.scraperwiki.com">www.scraperwiki.com</a> </font></div>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">We are looking for a web developer with
the following skills base:</font></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Ideally a university degree in a science
subject</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"
style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">3+ years
Django/Python programming experience required</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">5+ years web development experience
required</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Proven track record as a hands-on
developer</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Proficiency in a Linux environment</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"
style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">Strong
attention to detail and follow through</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"
style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Possess exceptional organizational
skills and the ability to multi-task, take on responsibility and work
well under strict deadlines</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly in
a challenging, ever-changing, fast-paced environment.</font></li>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Team player</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"
style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">Needs to be
able to work independently and have the tenacity to research and
overcome problems</span></li>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Excellent code documentation</font></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><font
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Must prefer entrepreneurial or start-up
environment.</font></li>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande"><b>Other valuable skills could include:<br>
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size="3" face="Lucida Grande">Good at building igloos will help but
not essential <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://scraperwiki.com/about/">http://scraperwiki.com/about/</a></font></li>
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Gosh - I know it's been a while since I've been actually looking for a
job - but is it only me or these job adverts sound like only Superman
and his cousins should bother apply. All other mortals look the other
way now :-)<br>
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