Wanted: Software Engineers

[sugarcrook]

The startup I work for is expanding and I'm looking for a couple really good software engineers to join the team.  Here's the write-up I'm posting up on CL later this week, but I figured I'd post here first if anybody's looking. 

A profitable start-up in the cable advertising space is looking to expand its development team to include another well-rounded developer.  I've detailed some of what we're looking for below and if you think you're a good fit, you're welcome to send over your resume.

Personal Requirements:
    * Must be a US citizen.  No exceptions.
    * Reside in the Bay Area and able to commute to the office at least 3 days a week.
    * Accustomed to working with a small, distributed team and collaborating over email, Skype and IM.  Obviously, you need to be able to produce with little supervision.
    * Innovative thinker and a fast coder.  We're constantly working to set the tempo in our product space.  You'll need to help develop solutions to problems and implement them quickly.
    * Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.

Experience and Technical Requirements:
    * Ideally you've worked on several different types of products with varying teams.  Our product space is highly dynamic and a diverse experience base will help you succeed. 
    * Must be a Java expert with at least 5 years of experience.  Experience with Hibernate, Spring, web frameworks (GWT, Wicket), and XML technologies (SOAP, SOA, XSD, WSDL, etc) is required. 
    * Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and a firm grasp of SQL.
    * Additionally, you must be familiar with development tools such as Maven, IDEA/Eclipse, unit testing, Subversion, among others.
    * Experience with non-relational data stores, caching and producing highly available applications is also desirable.

[Drunken Monkey]

Good news: I fit the description almost to a "T" 

Bad news: I'm a Director of Engineering, not an engineer. 

Let me know if you ever need a CTO who can still write code

[rgramjet]

Are they open to using a recruiting firm?

[sugarcrook]

Good news: I fit the description almost to a "T" 

Bad news: I'm a Director of Engineering, not an engineer. 

Let me know if you ever need a CTO who can still write code

Yeah, but I already have that job.   

[sugarcrook]

Are they open to using a recruiting firm?

No really.  I'd rather find somebody through word of mouth.  You tend to get a lot of crap candidates from firms. 

[rgramjet]

I hear ya.  Keep in mind, crap can come from anywhere. 

A good recruiting firm will take the time to make sure the fit is a good one........can ya tell my wife is a recruiter and going out on her own?? 

Good luck Mang!   

[Spidey]

Why do I hear Ogre chanting "Nerds! Nerds! Nerds!" in the background?   

[rgramjet]

BTW What salary are they looking to pay?

[sugarcrook]

The salary is pretty good for the right person.  Good enough that I'll expect anybody I hire to work until they drop and be fully rested by the time he/she hits the floor. 

[enzo]

Bad news:  I don't really like computers.

Good news:  I'm really good at "working from home."

give me a call.

[Drunken Monkey]

Yeah, but I already have that job.   

So, you're saying that if something were to happen to you there'd be an opening? 

Seriously, I'll keep my eyes open. A lot of guys in this group (or who used to work in this group) also fit this description.

[sugarcrook]

Seriously, I'll keep my eyes open. A lot of guys in this group (or who used to work in this group) also fit this description.

Thanks!

[sugarcrook]

It's official: every software engineer looking for work in the Bay is a moron. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

It's official: every software engineer looking for work in the Bay is a moron. 

Any good stories? 

[rgramjet]

Where have you found your candidates?  Craigslist?  Monster?