Job opening: Software engineer, ground-level startup

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Posting on the behalf of a friend whose startup is looking for a software engineer. Job description and contact information below:

Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Boston's South End, next to Washington St.

Background/comments on this job: "Looking for a software engineer who can
wear many hats. This is a ground floor start-up opportunity with a
seasons management team and a real product ... we have a beta client
testing out the application right now and if that goes well we are poised
to expand rapidly from that point."

"We're looking for that person who can manage systems as well as do
software development. The person will literally be the first tech
employee of the company and will help shape the direction and the culture
of the company."

Company website: www.designblox.com (placeholder site at the moment)

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Skills
- Platform - Linux (Redhat Fedora 5, Redhat Enterprise server)
- Languages - Must be fluent in Python, SQL, JavaScript, PHP, CSS and
HTML, must be able to pick new languages up quickly.
- Familiarity/experience with Ruby and Rails is a BIG plus.

Job Responsibilities
- Implement functionalities from specification and insert them into
existing ruby on rails framework
- Work with flash files and modify actionscript for net communication as
needed
- Create logging, reporting and statistical reporting scripts in python
and be versed in system and db level
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing SOAP gateway scripts in PHP
- Write dynamic AJAX JavaScript code for front end of application and UI
development
- QA, debug and optimize application performance when needed
- Create mockups of upcoming functionalities in HTML from spec
- Pushing changes in application out to production environment and make
sure it works the same as on Development
- Help with production environment IT issues and do some system
administration when situation arises

Requirements
- Able to wear many hats (it's a startup after all)
- Self-motivated, creative but able to take direction at the same time
- Must have a clear understanding to DOM, CSS, JavaScript and HTML and
how they all interrelate/interoperate with each other.
- Have to have a good foundation in computer science concepts and can
pick up new languages as needed.
- Work in a team environment

If you are interested in this job, please send email to
jobs@designblox.com