ColdFusion. Scotch on the Rocks. 80sFriday. Road trips. It's all part of the game when working with Fuzzy Orange.

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This one came through the ScottishCFUG Google group today so I thought I would blog it as well.

stv.tv delivers news, sport, entertainment, video and much more to our audiences across Scotland and further afield.  We have ambitious plans to develop our New Media team and are currently seeking talented, enthusiastic individuals to join us in delivering compelling online content and a world class user experience.

And we want the best web developers to come on board and help us deliver them.

Ideally you'll be an internet obsessive; with a passion for user focused standards based web development.

You enjoy sharing your knowledge with a wider team, and gaining from the experience of others.

You are up to speed with existing and emerging online technologies, and able to demonstrate some core skills – but with a willingness to build on them.

Essential skills:

• Dynamic web development using CFML
• SQL language and database administration
• JavaScript
• XHTML and CSS

If you're interested, please contact David Low david[.]low[@]stv.tv

I am regularly asked by folks throughout the UK CF community, "We're hiring, do you know anyone?"

Typically, I'll tell them to explore the various avenues of mailing lists and user groups, I'll blog about the job and I'll have a quiet word with various contractors etc, that I know in case they are interested.

Lately I've been changing tactics, and today was the latest situation that I gave a different response. I was again asked, "We're hiring..."

My response was "Do you want access to 100+ potential ColdFusion developers? Then attend a conference."

Seriously. Conferences are a great place to find talent, regardless of whether you are after an experienced developer or someone to cross train.

Sure, my answer is another way of pushing Scotch on the Rocks, but it's a genuine answer. You've got a venue packed full of developers. Instead of shelling out X amount of money on a recruitment agency, why not put that money to good use yourself and head along to a conference; Scotch, Flash on the Beach, dConstruct, whatever...

The simple fact is the best developers are very rarely available. They won't be sitting on a recruiters list as they will be snatched up before the recruiter even gets the chance to pick up the phone, so you need to be pro-active about finding someone - head to where the developers hang out.

You're going to have to poach them, and a conference is one, if not the best way of doing so.

I'm sure a few managers are thinking,"God, my guy could get poached by going to Conference X". Sure, if they're not happy with their job, in which case you've got bigger issues. If they're happy in their job, then you have nothing to worry about. One way of keeping them happy, is to send them to conferences ... it's a strange, almost catch 22 situation, but it's the truth. Invest in your developers, they've more important than you, the manager.

Back to the company who approached me in regards if I knew anyone available. I asked if they were coming to Scotch on the Rocks, and they said no. They're looking for a ColdFusion developer, yet they aren't attending an event that will pull in 100+ ColdFusion developers??? I asked them straight to the point, "Are you really that stupid?"

They're now sending two people. Even if they don't find anyone, the two guys coming along will have had 3 days of learning and networking. It's a win-win situation.

Not sure how I missed this one, but ...

Role : Developer
Reporting to : Team Leader
Location : Office location is Dundee
Salary : Dependant on Experience

The successful candidate will develop software applications which comply with written and verbally agreed specifications, to agreed timescales and to agreed quality criteria. He/she will work as part of a small team and report regularly to the relevant Team Leader on progress and issues arising.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural design and development
• Implement code using well defined design patterns and object orientated design
• Perform code reviews of own and others work
• Develop and execute required unit test programs
• Complete work within iterations
• Assist in handovers / hand backs
• To work on front / back end development as requested
• Research spikes
• Liaise with the testing department regarding requirement specifications

Technical Requirements

• ColdFusion
• Oracle 8i
• Ajax
• Standards based Web Development
• Good knowledge of design patterns.
• Test driven development
• UML Modeling Diagram
• Commercial experience preferred
• Application development based on n-tier architecture

Personal Skills

• Have experience of working co-operatively in small to medium sized teams.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Be Self-motivated and proactive.

Applicants are requested to submit their C.V. directly to :

Traci Martin, HR Officer,

Please quote reference number #12101983 when applying
INPS Enterprise Solutions Ltd,
Grianan House,
Gemini Crescent,
Technology Park,
Dundee,
DD2 1SW,
UK

or via email to tlmartin@inpses.co.uk

CF Dev Role at South London Digital Agency

Hello!

Hopefully you are reading this because you fancy working at a cool, expanding digital agency. I also hope you are pretty handy at CF :)

Codegent is just over 3 years old and has emerged from the teething period into a bit of a grown up company. For 2007 we were picked by New Media Age as "ones to watch" in their Top 100 review of digital agencies. Currently we are 16 people split between our office in Clapham, South London and Phahonyothin, Bangkok. No, I'm afraid you will be in London, but you can go to Thailand for trips :)

We primarily develop in ColdFusion, Ruby on Rails, Flash Actionscript and Flex. We are also very active in the flash open source community and our technical director is one of the lead engineers on red5 - the OS flash media server - so we do lots of flash video!

Technically we have found ourselves working on large social networking sites, particularly in the youth and fashion sectors. These are quite a challenge but great fun to work on. We really enjoy integrating technology so it's not just a case of rolling out CMS but building genuinely interactive and innovative sites using flash, video, server side programming and great design!

Our clients include:

• BBC
• Save the Children
• Gap
• Youth Music
• Independent Models
• British Library
• Swarovski
• Endemol
• O2

So what do we need from you?

• Passion about the web and where it can go
• 2-3 years professional ColdFusion development experience
• Knowledge of Oracle DB would be good, otherwise MySQL etc
• A legend at CSS - we believe in standards
• Knowledge of other languages is handy, Ruby and php would be our preference
• Have an instinct for creative thinking around problems
• Take pride in your work and enjoy helping others (mentoring junior devs for example)

Salary will be based on experience. Interested? Please get in touch

jobs@codegent.com

Web Developer and E-Learning Officer

The Management School & Economics are about to undertake a major redevelopment of the School's web site, and are looking for an expert web developer to become part of their 3 strong web team. A dynamic and engaging web presence is essential to attract the very best students to our high quality programmes, and to forge and strengthen our links with the corporate community. The School is developing its eLearning portfolio and requires a proactive person to help develop resources and training materials. You will have a comprehensive range of technical competencies and an excellent track record in the use of database technologies in site design. Essential requirements include expert knowledge in ColdFusion, SQL and Javascript, with suitable expertise in eLearning support.

Closing date: 27 July.

Rate: £27,466 - £32,796

Apply Here

Fluency in French or German (as well as English) C++, C#, or Java / Experience with server o/s e.g.: Windows Server, Solaris, AIX, and Linux Experience with web application development / JavaScript, HTML, and XML / RDBMS systems / User interface development skills a plus / Macromedia Flash, ActionScript, and Flex.

• Responsible for providing a premier-level, relationship-based support offering to Macromedia server product customers.
• Provide product support and manage customer accounts by phone and e-mail.
• Conduct thorough analysis of customer problems and answer customer questions.
• Provide presales support to qualified strategic accounts as required by Sales.
• Document reproducible product defects in the product bug database.
• Provide training and leadership to the support team.
• Proactively manage customer accounts, accurately document cases, and serve as central customer contact.
• Document solutions and techniques, making information available through technical notes located on the Product Support website.
• Escalate customer issues to the server escalation team, remaining engaged with issues through the resolution.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge through formal training, third-party product research, and participation in information sessions.

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Communication: Has excellent verbal communication and writing skills. Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments. Problem Solving: Has ability to define a problem and methodically work to find resolution using all available resources. Organization and time management: Successfully manages workload and prioritizes incoming issues.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum three years experience in product support, technical consulting, software development, or related position
• Degree in Computer Science (or related field) and/or advanced degree is desirable
• Strong background in system administration and troubleshooting
• Competency programming in an object oriented programming language, i.e. C++, C#, or Java
• Experience with server operating systems, i.e. Windows Server, Solaris, AIX, and Linux
• Experience with web application development
• Understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and XML
• Experience with RDBMS systems
• User interface development skills a plus
• Macromedia Flash, ActionScript, and Flex experience
• Experience with CRM tools a plus
• Ability to work effectively directly with customers in a fast-paced, interrupt-driven environment

If you are interested, let me know and I'll put you in direct contact with the right person.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading Technology company based in the Glasgow area. The client is seeking an enthusiastic team player to join an expanding Development department.

Key Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Focused on customer service and client service
• Extensive SQL Server database and Website Development.
• You must also have previous Website or extranet development experience and good to advanced Coldfusion knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of my clients continued growth and success

There are also opportunities for Flex Developers, junior or senior, but commercial experience is a MUST.

For more information or to submit your CV, please Contact Marina Campbell on 0141 270 6300 or marina.campbell@maxwellbruce.com

We've got a couple of positions going here at my work (http://www.learningassistant.com). Details of both below.

Learning Assistant Ltd is a young, innovative company delivering learning software via the Internet. We are looking for two developers to join our team who will share our enthusiasm and motivation to succeed.

The Position

Looking to kick start your career in IT?

Do you want to work with a young, innovative company delivering learning software via the internet, based in East Kilbride?

Then look no further!

Learning Assistant Ltd are on the hunt for an energetic, positive and enthusiastic graduate or web designer who wants to try their hand at the exciting world of ColdFusion development.

Joining a small but experienced development team you will learn ColdFusion, be exposed to frameworks and object orientated programming, excellent coffee and good music.

Experience of HTML, CSS, Javascript or SQL would be a big plus. Any exposure to ASP/.NET, PHP or JSP won't hurt either.

The Position

Learning Assistant Ltd wish to rapidly increase the development of their current products, as such they have created a position for an experienced software engineer to facilitate this rapid growth. With a salary in the range of £20k-£25k (depending on experience) you will report to the Senior Developer, and assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of object orientated web applications based on best practices. You will also adhere to strict software development procedures and strive to deliver well documented code based on internal documentation standards. First class coffee is provided to make the documentation that bit less stressful.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 2+ years developing ColdFusion based applications.
• Exposure to Object Orientated architecture, specifically in relation to CFCs.
• Knowledge of ModelGlue, Mach II or Fusebox.
• Experience of SQL Server, Stored Procedures and Views.
• Knowledge of Javascript and CSS.
• Subversion or CVS experience.

For more details/enquiries on both positions, or to send your CV, please contact me at andy.allan AT learningassistant.com