[Chicago] [JOB] Senior Python Engineer, NYC - Relo OK - 150-250k

[Brian Ray]

Sounds interesting; however, its kind of against our rules (the few we  
have) to post non-chicago located jobs to ChiPy.

Recruiters please look here first <http://chipy.org/looking>

Do not post jobs that will take away a user, doh!


On Nov 5, 2008, at 1:36 AM, Beau Gould wrote:

> Job Title: Senior Python Engineer
> Location: New York City - Relocation assistance provided
> Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year + benefits
>
> Entrepreneurial. Challenging. Exciting. Fun. Innovative. Edgy.
> Distinctive. Sound like an interesting job?
>
> Our company was born out of a passion for bringing information to
> consumers. We began with the mission of providing a smarter directory
> assistance solution to telecom companies, so they could pass on a  
> better
> and lower priced service to consumers. As a natural extension of our
> mission, we built our own market leading information brands in Europe
> and extended our services into text messaging as well. We have  
> recently
> embarked on a new brand identity which reflects our desire to extend  
> our
> brand presence to the US and merge our multiple information services
> under one umbrella. What will never change is our commitment to
> persistent innovation so we can always provide our customers with the
> best information experience possible.
>
> With our renewed identity, we setup a high priority intrapraneurship
> effort, a web start-up nestled within a larger organization, to launch
> our brand into the web and mobile space. This offers us the best of  
> both
> worlds: the stability and resources of our parent, with the culture  
> and
> agility of a startup.
>
> We aren't looking to create some fad products, but rather major
> newsworthy and landscape changing products, backed by an extensive
> marketing budget.  We are an eclectic group of intelligent,  
> interesting,
> and fun entrepreneurs with a passion for groundbreaking ideas. The
> project is still in its early stages, so all hires have an immediate
> opportunity to have a major impact and enjoy rapid career development.
>
> We operate out of our own Flatiron area loft-space, with an evolving  
> fun
> and energetic culture, and a growing list of amenities.  We hope that
> all hires will take an active role in helping us define the culture of
> our company.
>
> As a Senior Developer, you will be a foundational member of the core
> technology effort, working intimately with the CTO and other senior
> developers.  Gradually, as the team grows, there will be opportunities
> to lead and manage a team of developers, if desired.  Right now, we
> really need some hard-core builders.  If you're looking to change the
> landscape of the internet with your own two hands, this is a great
> opportunity for you.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> * Develop, design and maintain web services to support all aspects  
> of a
> highly data-driven product
> * Create and implement algorithms to handle distributed server-side  
> data
> processing
> * Create solutions to parse and extract useful information from
> web-scale structured and semi-structured sources of data
> * Work as a key member of a small, passionate, highly-skilled team
> * Utilize agile methodology, but work independently as needed
> * Work comfortably in a face-paced start-up environment
> * Work comfortably on multiple projects simultaneously
>
> SKILLS:
>
> * Text and data mining
> * Distributed data processing
> * Technologies we use and love (you should too):
>
> o Python, Ruby
> o Systems written in Java, C++
> o RESTful services
> o Linux
> o Perl (only in emergencies)
>
> * Familiarity with web standards
> * Firm understanding of core web technologies (http especially)
> * Ability to properly document code and processes
>
> To be considered, please submit your resume to bg @  
> capitalmarketsp.com
>
> Thank you,
>
> Beau Gould
> Executive Advisor
> Capital Markets Placement
> www.cmp.jobs
> bg @ capitalmarketsp.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Chicago mailing list
> Chicago at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/chicago

Brian Ray