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VMware, the industry leader in high-performance, enterprise-class x86 virtualization technology, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Senior Web Developer for Tools and Infrastructure to play a critical role in VMware’s development infrastructure. In this position, you will be involved in building and maintaining core infrastructure tools including version control systems, toolchain, build systems, and managing a large farm of Linux, Windows and Mac servers. You will also contribute towards improving development process and productivity benefiting thousands of developers.
 
• B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years experience in software and/or web development
• Must have strong Python scripting skills
• Must have strong web development experience using python-based frameworks such as Django, Ruby on Rails, Grok, Pylons, Turbogears, web2py, Zope, Glasshammer
• User Level experience of Version Control Systems, such as Perforce (Preferred), git, SVN, CVS
• Strong MySQL experience/knowledge is desirable
• Strong Linux system administration experience is desirable
• Perl scripting experience is desirable

VMware (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, delivers proven virtualization solutions – from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud – that energize business, while saving energy. IT organizations in companies of all sizes rely on VMware and its industry-leading platform, VMware vSphere™, to achieve a more efficient, controlled and flexible IT environment. With 2009 revenues of $2 billion and more than 170,000 customers and 25,000 partners, VMware delivers the world’s most trusted solutions for virtualization, a strategic initiative that consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs. VMware’s award-winning technology, market-leading position and culture of excellence provide our 7,000+ employees in 40+ locations worldwide with a platform for professional growth and the excitement of being an early-stage innovator.

Contact Brooke Anderson for further detail, brooke@vmware.com

Job Description: Currently seeking an experienced Python developer to build highly scalable web based games for Facebook and MySpace. Developer should also be familiar with Google App Engine and Facebook API. Knowledge of Open Social for MySpace or Mixi is also helpful. We looking for passionate developers wishing to build highly engaging and thought provoking games (and applications) that leverage social networks in new and innovative ways.
 
Responsibility:
 - Passionate Python developer for web-based social games
 - Develop games using Python for Google App Engine
 - Follow best practices on software development, and comply with internal Agile Development Methodology
 
Requirements:
 - B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
 - Great skill in Python programming
 - Experience with scaling web-based applications
 - Previous experience with game development
 - Experience with Agile Methodologies
 - SVN and/or Git
 - Proven experience with web development in Python, Django, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, CSS, DHTML and cross browser development
 - Ability to work independently and in a team environment
 - Strong software design skills
 - Experienced in developing test suites

Plus:
 - Experience developing Facebook applications
 - Experience developing with Google App Engine
 - Experience developing MySpace applications
 - Experience with I18N and L10N
 - Excitement and desire to work with online games and MMORPG in a social network context
 
Previous work portfolio and resume/CV requested with your inquiry or application. Thanks!

Contact Info:
Contact: Adriano
E-mail contact: adriano@entercast.com
Telecommuting is OK, but the candidate must be willing to relocate later

Slide builds engaging communities driven by user-created content. We aim to empower virtual entrepreneurship by enabling thousands, if not millions, of our users to build wealth through our products. We offer users virtual "building blocks" with which to create their own amazing content to show off to friends, or trade and sell with others in the community. We define true success as our users becoming profitable.

Our portfolio of products include fun applications and virtual communities such as Slideshow, SuperPoke!, SuperPoke! Pets, SPP! Ranch, Top Friends, and FunSpace.

Slide was founded in 2005 by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin and is backed by Mayfield Fund, Blue Run Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund.

Responsibilities:

    * We are looking to add a dynamic, self-motivated software engineer to help us build web-based internal tools to analyze and track our site traffic and user behaviors. Aside from solid OOD and programming skills, this position requires superior written and verbal communications skills, problem solving skills, and ability to take ownership and work with minimum guidelines in a fast pace environment. This position offers excellent opportunity for growth within a later-stage, successful start-up, and you will be working with some of the Bay Area's smartest software engineers!

Requirements:

    * BS in Computer Science or relevant work experience
    * 0-3+ years of industry experience, will consider fresh graduates with strong internships, co-op or open source contributions
    * Strong object oriented skills to design and implement complex object-oriented abstractions
    * Demonstrated skills in front-end web development, expertise in JavaScript/HTML/CSS, including familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, MochiKit, YUI, Dojo, etc.), experience contributing to UI design a plus
    * Experience with Python, Ruby, C++, or other object-oriented language to develop backend-business logic layer
    * Experience writing fast SQL queries to handle large volume of data a plus
    * Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, desire to learn, excel, and contribute

Bonus:

    * HTML, JavaScript
    * SQL
    * Likes to build UI

If you are interested in this position, please apply at:

http://www.jobscore.com/[…]/aLfbTA6POr3QH9eJe4aGWH

The Pacific Institute is seeking a part-time web developer to take over building and maintenance of an open source decision-making support tool or expert system. More information on the project can be found at: http://washchoices.org/dss/about/

The Pacific Institute is an independent nonprofit founded in 1987 that works to create a healthier planet and sustainable communities. Our aim is to find real-world solutions to problems like water shortages, habitat destruction, global warming, and environmental injustice.

The ideal candidate would have significant experience in web application design, and at least some experience in decision support systems. Applicants can work remotely, with potential for at least one meeting in our Oakland, CA office.

The position is a short-term (August – December 2010) contract position with the potential for extension, and hours would vary from 10-30 hours per month.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and support new decision support modules in consultation with project team;
• Fix bugs and work on feature enhancements.

Qualifications:
• Programming experience with Python, with a good understanding of Django frameworks is required.
• Experience in the use of jQuery or similar JS frameworks, xHTML, CSS, Ajax and SQL is highly desired.
• Experience designing or working with decision support systems is highly desired.
• Good knowledge of the complete web application design cycle is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in web application architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently are preferred.
• Creativity and flexibility in design and development are desirable.

Compensation:
This is a part-time, short-term contract position. The compensation is on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Misha Hutchings: mhutchings at pacinst dot org. We will accept applications for this position until EOD Wednesday, July 28. No calls, please.

For information about the Institute, visit www.pacinst.org.

The Pacific Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Institute hiring policies and practices reflect this. Persons of all races, genders, classes, ages, sexual orientations, physical abilities, religions, and national origins are encouraged to apply for employment.