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Topic: Questions and Answers / when/where

What day/time does this group meet and on what floor?

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby on Rails Developer Need

Hey everyone! We have a contract to perm opportunity in the metro Atlanta area to work on one of the largest Atlanta Ruby projects. Please contact me directly if you are interested. This is to help a company revamp their entire website in Ruby on Rails. Must have experience with Ruby, CSS, HTML, and Javascript. Benefits offered during contract time.
Email: Leah_Jernigan@matrixresources.com
Phone: 770-677-2452

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby Developer Needed

Direct hire position for an Upstate, South Carolina marketing company. Position will run, maintain, and administrate websites and must be familiar (1-2 years minimum) with the Ruby language. Potential candidates should have experience working on a Mac, Unix operating systems, and Linux based webservers. Salary $50-60K based on experience.
Contact Kevin Judd @ 864-404-2666 or e-mail kjudd@recruitingsolutionsonline.com

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Seeking Ruby on Rails developer

Online music distribution startup seeking a freelance Ruby on Rails developer for contracted work.  The developer will design and implement back-end development and programming for the website.  Developer must show extensive knowledge and experience with Ruby on Rails by providing examples/portfolio of work.  Additionally, we are only seeking candidates in or near the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Company Description:

Mavaru is an online music startup based out of Atlanta, GA that will distribute albums using an innovative pricing model.  Additionally, our website will provide artists with smart tools for running their business.  These tools will include a mix of analytics and fan data as well as services that are relevant to planning profitable geographic tours, building awareness and loyalty, and understanding their target audiences so they can promote themselves effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with eCommerce and transaction processing solutions with micro-payments


• Experience with historical data tracking and aggregation


• Ability to cooperate and effectively work with a web design team


• Web server configuration


• Cross browser testing on Windows and Mac web browsers


• Development of content management systems


• Strong communications skills in the English language

Interested candidates can reach us at info@mavaru.com.

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Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby on Rails Opportunity

Our client is currently in need of a System Administrator to fulfill a 3+ Month contract in Atlanta, GA.
The System Administrator will help design and implement our client’s virtual environment for “infinite scalability”.
Required Skills:
· PostgreSQL and experience sharding
· Ruby on Rails
· Amazon Web Services (ideally will include experience scaling virtual servers)
· Apache Passenger module for deploying Rails applications
· UNIX / LINUX
Have you used Rails to scale & partition PostgreSQL? And did you do it on Apache Passenger?
please e-mail me at akikly@mdigroup.com or acates@mdigroup.com
Thanks!

Topic: Questions and Answers / Profile Image Not Displaying

No Lex, I moved the site over to a new server and was getting some errors with imagemagick.  Should be corrected now.

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Lead Web 2.0 Developer needed

Lead Web 2.0 Developer needed – Contract to Permanent – Dunwoody, GA

A small successful Atlanta internet company is seeking an experienced software developer to assist in the development of our next generation photo e-commerce system.  We’re looking for a senior level developer developer who is self-motivated and can work well independently or on a small development team.  This full-time position offers flexible hours in a friendly small-office work environment.  Position is on-site at our Dunwoody offices.  This is a contract to permanent position.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.  Master’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
4+ years experience developing and maintaining large web applications preferred.

Candidates for this position will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Enthusiasm to lead and drive a project to success
• Design systems that meet and exceed the needs outlined by management and business analysts
• Produce high quality work quickly
• Provide accurate project and task estimates
• Communicate professionally with other team members and other staff members in support, sales, and management.
• Do what it takes to make the project successful, even if you do not agree with some strategic or technical decisions
• Willingness to adhere to company policy and in some cases assist in improving or defining company policy
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• A positive attitude toward the company and it’s employees

• Education and expertise in object oriented software design
  

• Solid experience with Ruby on Rails and/or Flex and ActionScript
• Ability to create intuitive, graphically appealing user interfaces that focus on usability
• Mastery of standard web development technologies: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX
• Experience with Relational database modeling, SQL, and ORM frameworks
  
• Experience using the SCRUM development process
• Experience cross browser testing on Windows and Mac web browsers

• JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Prototype, and Script.aculo.us
• ColdFusion development skills and experience with CF frameworks such as Fusebox
  
• Experience configuring and administering Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0
• MySQL administration and optimization
• Experience with OODBMS
  
• Experience using the ImageMagick API in server applications
• Web application load testing
  
• Hardware and software firewall configuration
• Linux and Apache web server configuration and management
• Graphic Design education and experience
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite applications
  

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby Developer Needed

A small successful Atlanta internet company is seeking an experienced Software Developer to assist in the development of their next generation software. We are looking for a Developer that is self-motivated and can work well independently or on a small Development Team. This full-time position offers flexible hours in a friendly small-office work environment. The position is on-site at our client’s Dunwoody offices. Candidates for this position will utilize the following traits and abilities: * Enthusiasm to lead and drive a project to success * Design systems that meet needs outlined by management and business analysts * Produce high quality work quickly * Provide accurate project and task estimates * Communicate professionally with other team members and staff members in support, sales, and management * Do what it takes to make the project successful, even if you do not agree with some strategic or technical decisions * Willingness to adhere to company policy and in some cases assist in improving or defining company policy We are looking for a Senior-level Developer with a wide ranging skill set and a strong work ethic. We are looking for the most talented applicants; regardless of their preferred languages or Web development methodologies. We are currently leaning toward building a Ruby back-end with primarily a Flex front-end for our client’s next generation eCommerce System; but we are open to other ideas.
Lead Development Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (required) * Master’s degree in Computer Science (preferred) * 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining Large Web applications (preferred) Technical and Other Skills Required: * Education and expertise in Object-Oriented software design * Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in the English language * Positive attitude toward the company and its employees * Solid experience with one or more of the following Web development technologies: Ruby on Rails, Flex and ActionScript, PHP, Python and Django or Java-based technologies such as Spring, Seam and GWT * Ability to create intuitive, graphically appealing user interfaces that focus on usability * Mastery of standard Web development technologies: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and AJAX * Experience with Relational database modeling, SQL, and ORM frameworks * Experience using the SCRUM development process * Experience with cross browser testing on Windows and Mac Web Browsers Additional Preferred Skills: * JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Prototype, and Script.aculo.us * ColdFusion development skills and experience with CF frameworks such as Fusebox * Experience configuring and administering Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0 * MySQL administration and optimization * Experience with OODBMS * Experience using the ImageMagick API in server applications * Web application load testing * Hardware and software firewall configuration * Linux and Apache Web Server configuration and management * Graphic Design education and experience
For more information please contact at alombardi@kforce.com

Topic: Questions and Answers / Profile Image Not Displaying

I removed my old profile picture and added a new one (http://atlruby.com/l-e-x/photos/318) “weelexcode.gif”

I was able to save it and set it as  my profile picture, but the picture does not display…it just displays this text: “Weelexcode_thumb”

Am I doing something wrong?

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Sys Admin

I heard about this through the grapevine and promised to pass it along.

“We currently have a job opening for an IT Administrator. If you know anyone who may be interested, please let me know, or pass along the following information to them:
 
http://catalog.nucleusinc.com/jobs-20081217-IT-...
 
We’re looking for someone who has experience maintaining a network of Mac workstations and a Mac OS X Server install.”

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby on Rails Developer

Ruby on Rails

Development Experience
-RubyGems, packages, plugins
-Experience with editors such as TextMate or RadRails could be useful

Other web development experience
-Web application development, HTML/DHTL, XHTML, CSS, AJAX, LAMP, Apache, MySQL, and PHP

Responsibilities
-Develope and implement Ruby on Rails Software applications
-Assume and lead a small development team of both internal and external resources
-ID risks and dependencies within the schedule and cross-group feature areas
-Define/lead group coding standards
-Use Test Driven Development
-Design/ Code a robust and scalable Web based toolset
-Utilize pair programming paradigm
-Make appropriate design and implementation trade-offs
-Research/Implement new tools and technology
-Debug existing code
-Deliver product on time

E-Mail Contact: alombardi at kforce.com
Work Phone: (404) 459-2228

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / community/content management platform - full time perm

We’re building a new community / content management platform from the
ground up in RoR and are looking for two more engineers to join our
team full-time. Take a look at our corporate site http://www.hannonhill.com and please contact me for me information.

Thanks!
David Cummings
CEO
Hannon Hill Corporation

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Facebook app startup

I’ve got a friend looking for someone to work with a startup doing a facebook app using paypal or amazon micro payments.  Contact me if you’re interested.

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby on Rails Developer - Downtown Atlanta

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is the leading source, both in print and online of news, information and advertising for the metropolitan area. One of the largest media companies in the Southeast; the AJC is committed to excellence in all that we do.

The AJC Internet Technologies Group is seeking a Web Developer II familiar in both Ruby and Ruby on Rails to join our agile Web development team.

Ideal candidates should bring a strong knowledge of Ruby, Ruby on Rails, MySQL and other key Web technologies: PHP, Linux/Unix, AJAX, JavaScript, etc.


Key Responsibilities:  Create Web applications focused on search and display of data using the Ruby on Rails framework, backed by a MySQL database. Work with other developers or on their own, and will interact with designers, usability experts and project champions. Share knowledge and experience with the rest of the Online Development Team both informally and formally by teaching Cox Academy classes. Contribute to product conceptualization and design. Provide second tier support and troubleshooting for applications built by the team.


Qualifications:  1-2 years of Ruby experience; 4-5 years PHP experience. Experience with the Ruby on Rails framework or products built with Ruby. Strong dedication to Web standards and Web development best practices. Self-learner and self-starter. Passionate about building great Web sites. Knowledge about, and a deep understanding of the Web and CMS systems. Good communication and coordination skills. Knowledge of the newspaper/media business a plus. B.S. Degree in CS or related technical programs/disciplines


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution offers the right candidate an excellent compensation package and the opportunity to grow with one of the country’s most highly regarded media companies.

Qualified candidates please reference position being applied for in subject line, and forward resume and cover letter to:  ajc.com

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Employer

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Web Developer - Ruby

Web Programmer
Description
• Key consultant on Ruby based projects including programming of new website components
• Identify methods to improve efficiency via optimizing database procedures and structure
• Develop and maintain database structures for new product verticals
• Manage technology relationships with layout optimization vendors and third party field verifiers
• Code efficient database procedures and create schema diagrams
• Attend status meetings with offshore management teams
• Perform updates and maintenance of administrative sites
• Work with a team programming the front end and back end for multiple projects
• Perform database queries to supplement for auditing performance of web analytic tools
• Work with business and IT teams to define reporting objectives, project success metrics, and system metrics and design reports to meet those objectives

Required Skills:
• Expert knowledge of Ruby and XML
• Expert knowledge of MySQL, MS-SQL, and PostgreSQL
• Expert knowledge in PHP is a plus
• Experience in web development with exposure to HTML and Javascript
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to breakdown high level reporting objectives into its underlying data requirements
• Background in math, computer science, or similar quantitative skills
• Experience with repositories, namely SVN is a plus
Compensation $60,000 – $100,000 based on experience. Please send resumes to Joshua Odmark at josh”at”simplyideas.com.

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby Developer Needed!

Our client is currently searching for an experienced and talented Software Engineer. The successful candidate will participate in the maintenance and development of the centralized router management & configuration software and associated databases. The candidate is also expected to contribute to other projects, including a variety of web and CLI tools. An interest in RIA and Ruby is a plus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: design, coding,
and documentation of new and existing components including
web based applications.

Analysis/Design/Coding 40%
Maintenance 40%
Documentation 20%

4+ years Perl, 2+ years Ruby/Rail, OOD (Mandatory)
2+ years experience with Databases – Postgresql, etc. (Mandatory)
1+ years experience with Unix/Linux tools (High Desired)
Intermediate networking knowledge, including BGP (Highly Desired)
Router configuration (Desired)
Ruby & RoR (Desired)

Please contact me at (770) 522-1121 if interested or via email – docole @ teksystems.com

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Primedia is Hiring Rails developers

Primedia is hiring motivated developers for an upcoming skunkworks project.

Message me here if you’re interested or email me at jonathannelson AT consumersource dot com

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Rails developer - Charlotte

This is a full-time permanenet job in Charlotte.  Relocation is covered and they offer a profit sharign plan as well as a large base salary.  There is NO telecommute available for this position.  If you are interested please email me at principlesolutions.com so that we can link up.

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Ruby on Rails Developer needed

We are looking for Ruby on Rails Developers. All opportunities are for immediate hire. We run a Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS X environment. We don’t use Microsoft Windows. We offer full benefits and bonuses. We are not looking for contractors and do not do contract to hire arrangements. Please mail the resumes to the email address given for the specific opportunity. dreamjob.com

1. We do not require our candidates to relocate. We will provide employees with an office near where they live or set one up at their home.
2. The work hours are Monday through Friday 9AM to 6PM EST with a 1 hour lunch break, and may be adjusted for different time zones. We are not interested in candidates that require flex hours.

Strong experience developing in the Ruby On Rails framework with operational
examples of prior work.
Strong understanding of MySQL 4.1 and beyond
Background in developing for GNU/Linux or Unix-like platforms for
mission-critical production deployments
Operational code published and still in production
Strong analytical and logical thinking capability
Must have excellent layout and design abilities

Pluses:
Object oriented programming experience in PHP with operational examples of prior work
Experience with MySQL 5.x, MySQL replication, MySQL Cluster
High-availability and scalable network service deployment
Expertise with MVC, HTML, CSS2, Javascript, AJAX, Templating, caching,
sessions, and authentication
GNU/Linux optimization, security and network administration
Secure coding practices
Experience with running Apache or other unix-based
web servers in a production environment

Topic: Contracts and Jobs / Rockstar Ruby on Rails Developer - All Levels

RoR Power (http://www.rorpower.com) is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in Ruby on Rails opportunities. We are working with well-funded
startups from the East Coast to the West Coast. Some are B2C web 2.0 social networks
involving streaming media sites, while others are innovative B2B enterprise
SaaS apps. We are seeking for a few top-notch full-time RoR superstars for all levels, from newbies with a LAMP or Java background
to director/architect level experienced RoR rockstars.

One of our client has a patented technology for music discovery, and is using it
as a foundation for a platform in web 2.0 social media. The team of
world-class Physics and Math PhD’s have spent years creating this
unique technology which has transformational potential for music and
community across all languages and genres globally.  The
patent-approved solutions for music discovery, personalized streaming
radio and Hit Song ScienceTM (market potential prediction) are
currently in production as part of an innovative project with Orange
Wireless. The bulk of their engineering team is in Savannah, GA, but
they also have offices in Herndon, VA, San Francisco, CA, and
Barcelona, Spain. The company recently received $7M from angel
investors and is rapidly scaling up.  Their largest investor lives in
London and manages about $6B in private equity.  The web 2.0 social
media platform it is creating is done entirely in Ruby on Rails! We are looking for a few experienced (full-time positions) Ruby on
Rails developers, both front end (jQuery / jRails, Prototype,
Scriptaculous, etc) and back end focused.  The CEO is willing to pay top salary + equity for the right candidate.

If you’re interested, please send me your resume at rorpower.com

Topic: Comments and Suggestions / ATLRUBY.org Site Style

Simple or creative?  It would be nice to hear some ideas.