[Liverpool] Django Python Developer required for scraperwiki.com

[Stephen Mount]

Must admit this does sound like a position asking for someone to write war
and peace!

On 30 March 2010 22:06, Sebastian Arcus <shop at open-t.co.uk> wrote:

>  On 03/30/2010 08:57 PM, aidan mcguire wrote:
>
> ScraperWiki needs an experienced Python/Django Developer
>
>  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.
>
>  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.  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.
>
>  www.scraperwiki.com
>
>  We are looking for a web developer with the following skills base:
>
>    - Ideally a university degree in a science subject
>    - 3+ years Django/Python programming experience required
>    - 5+ years web development experience required
>    - Proven track record as a hands-on developer
>    - Proficiency in a Linux environment
>    - Strong attention to detail and follow through
>    - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
>    - Possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to
>    multi-task, take on responsibility and work well under strict deadlines
>    - Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly in a challenging,
>    ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
>    - Team player
>    - Needs to be able to work independently and have the tenacity to
>    research and overcome problems
>    - Excellent code documentation
>    - Must prefer entrepreneurial or start-up environment.
>
> *Other valuable skills could include:
> *
>
>    - Good at building igloos will help but not essential
>    http://scraperwiki.com/about/
>
>
>
> 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 :-)
>
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