OS Software Engineer, Chicago, IL | 60-90k | Relo OK

For the Software Engineer position, we are seeking a candidate to develop, deploy and document web-based applications and associated support programs as determined by internal and external client requirements.

Our ideal candidate is:

* 3-5 years experience relating to web-based software development using PHP, Python, Ruby or Perl. Other languages a plus.

* Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, deploying and maintaining interactive web applications on open source platforms.

* Minimum of 5 years experience with any SQL-based RDBMS (PostgreSQL experience is especially useful) in the form of writing efficient SQL queries and executing them via programming language interfaces.

* Thorough understanding of common web and e-commerce concepts and technologies, such as: HTTP, SSL, Javascript and variants, HTML and other client-side data formats (no graphic design skills required), XML and associated technologies, content management concepts, public-key cryptography, application and data security and privacy issues, basic TCP/IP networking.

* Real-world experience with agile engineering practices (test-driven development, object-oriented design, refactoring) and project management practices (Scrum teamwork, User Story development and estimation).

* Locals are preferred, but all candidates interested in relocating to the Evanston, IL area will be considered.  

If you are interested in this position and are a US Citizen/resident, please submit your resume, salary requirements, and a paragraph (or two) highlighting your skills/experience as it pertains to this job to beau@open-source-staffing.com


Thank you,
Beau J. Gould
 
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com  
beau@open-source-staffing.com