[Ottawa-pm] Pythian is looking for a Ottawa-based Perl developer

Yanick Champoux yanick.champoux at gmail.com
Tue Jul 5 07:47:26 PDT 2011


     I thought some of you be interested.  More details and the "apply 
now" link at
http://www.pythian.com/about/careers/job-listings/

== Overview

The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, 
testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications.

Responsibilities

*  Collaboration with a team of development professionals and provide 
guidance to other developers

*  Contribute to the design and development of new applications and features

*  Regular and emergency maintenance of existing applications

*  Coordinate application testing and deployment

*  Write functional specifications, design and other technical documentation

*  Provide 3rd level support for production environment

*  Evaluate new technologies as required to assess their potential 
benefit to Pythian

*  Gather systems requirements for new software projects

*  Perform business requirements analysis and design systems data 
architecture

*  Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and the Project Manager

== Technology Requirements

*  Expert in Perl language

*  Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environment

*  Knowledge of Apache, and CGI/mod_perl application framework.

*  Solid understanding of database concepts and design techniques with 
practical experience

*  Familiarity with version control systems

*  Experience with Scrum methodology is a bonus

*  Familiarity with the DBI API, and experience with interaction with 
databases

*  Knowledge of the Catalyst web framework, as well as the Mason 
templating system, and DBIx::Class

*  Knowledge of JavaScript. Bonus if experience with the jQuery library

*  Knowledge of SQL


== Education & Experience


*  An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or 
Information Technology, or another related field from an accredited 
university/college

*  The Application Developer requires a minimum of Four (4) to Six (6) 
years of relative professional experience in web and application design, 
architecture, and development

*  Ability to discuss complex technical information with non-technically 
trained individuals

*  Strong understanding of procedural and object-oriented design and 
development

*  Strong organizational and time management skills/Ability to set 
priorities and meet deadlines

*  Ability to work with minimal supervision within a fast-paced environment

*  Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

*  Excellent oral and written communication skills

*  Fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check

Pythian doesn't measure seniority just based on years of experience but 
rather
by the individual abilities to be productive and "do the right things". An
equivalent combination of education and experience, which results in
demonstrated ability to apply skills will also be considered. Pythian is an
equal opportunity employer.



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