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With the every increasing work load here at HostelBookers.com we now have more requirements for ColdFusion Developers within my Development Team. We require 1 Senior ColdFusion Developer with 4 years experience also any experience with MS SQL 2000/5 would be an advantage and 1 Junior ColdFusion Development with minimum of 6 months Experience. I've included the two Job Spec Below, if your interested please contact me via my contact form. (You must be able to work & interview in the UK)

Senior

The Senior ColdFusion developer will work with the Lead Developer to architect and build high performance and scalable web applications in ColdFusion. The role will be given project specific responsibilities and will be required to work alongside a team highly skilled developers of different levels to deliver projects to scope and on time.

Technical Experience

The Senior ColdFusion developer should have 4-5 years experience in any server side language and at least the last three years working with ColdFusion 7 or 8 preferably in an enterprise environment. They should also have commercial experience of MSSQL 2005.

Knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: MySQL, PHP, ASP, XHTML, JavaScript, Ajax, Fusebox, Mach-II or Model-Glue

This is an opportunity to get involved in creating new and exciting applications from the ground up. You should be up for a challenge and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of current technologies. We are looking for someone who has the desire to work with us to create some of the most talked about applications on the web. Using the newest cutting edge technologies i.e. Flex, Air etc.

Communication

• The Senior ColdFusion Developer should be able to articulate and have constructive discussions with all levels of the team and stakeholders
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer will be able to confidently present information to internal staff and stakeholders.
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer must be courteous and polite in written and oral communication and be able to get ideas across in a constructive manner
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer should be able to work with the business to find solutions to business problems
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer should be confident with technology and be comfortable having technical discussions with the development team while also being able to discuss the same topic with the business in a non-technical manner

Organisation

• The Senior ColdFusion Developer will be responsible for documentation of their teams code and will have an active role working with the Lead Developer to ensure that processes are established and being followed
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer will be organised and capable of managing their own time
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer will be confident in estimating timings for projects and ensure that the project teams workload is completed on time Management
• The Senior ColdFusion Developer will be confident with working with and mentoring junior members of the team

Junior

The Junior ColdFusion developer will work with the Senior Developers to build high performance and scalable web applications in ColdFusion. The role will be given project specific responsibilities and will be required to work alongside a team highly skilled developers of different levels to deliver projects to scope and on time.

Technical Experience

The Junior ColdFusion developer should have 1-2 years experience in any server side language and at least the last 6 months working with ColdFusion preferably in an enterprise environment.

Knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: MSSQL, MySQL, PHP, ASP, XHTML, JavaScript, Ajax, Fusebox, Mach-II or Model-Glue

This is an opportunity to get involved in creating new and exciting applications from the ground up. You should be up for a challenge and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of current technologies. We are looking for someone who has the desire to work with us to create some of the most talked about applications on the web. Using the newest cutting edge technologies i.e. Flex, Air etc.

Communication

• The Junior ColdFusion Developer should be able to articulate and have constructive discussions with all levels of the team and stakeholders
• The Junior ColdFusion Developer must be courteous and polite in written and oral communication and be able to get ideas across in a constructive manner.
• The Junior ColdFusion Developer should be confident enough to speak up when they are unsure and ask advice from senior members of the team

So if you know anyone that may be interested please forward this on to them

We have another opening here at HostelBookers.com for a Producer / Project Manager with 12-24 Months Experience to help build Cutting Edge Internet Applications for the Travel Industry.

So heres the Job Spec, feel free to use my Contact Me Form for more info ;) 

Job Description

Today is my first day back in the office after two weeks off for XMAS, Why two weeks off? Because the next 3 months are going to manic in the office, so I thought I'd best have a rest before hand.

As I mentioned on Friday I've decided this is going to be my year to get a little bit fitter. So today's starting weight is 149 kg (23.46 stones in old money) Yes I know way too big by anyone's standard even a WWE Wrestler.

So on Saturday I took my brothers bike (Been sitting round my Mum & Dads for months now) to the cycle shop for a service all seems to be ok two new cables and brake pads but sorted for ﾣ40 so I'm happy. I rode to the train station yesterday for Rugby to see how long it takes and it's about 7 minutes quicker then walking. But I certainly do get my exercise out of it carry all that weight and with my rucksack with Mac Book Pro it certainly all adds up. So again I rode to the station this morning and I'm now sitting on the train recovering with a bottle of water boy didn't I need it?

So as I said before I have a friendly bet with Toby Tremayne to lose 12.7 Kg / 2 Stones by June, he has informed me of his starting weight which I don't feel obliged to state here, I also have a fellow Scotch on the Rocks 2008 organiser (Jatin) who will do nothing but hassle me about what I eat, when I eat and if I'm going to meet Jim with Mr X Trainer and Mrs R Ower.

Which reminds me, I thought I should join a gym local to work. I found one that has a swimming pool (Small One I believe but that's all I need) Since starting my new position I currently have no Healthcare first time in 9 years, so I thought I would take a look around. I found Pru Health where you can have a free gym membership (And the one by work is included) if you go at least twice a week. The cost is ﾣ38 a month, and seeing that the gym was going to be ﾣ44 a month I've saved ﾣ6 and I get healthcare. I'm just waiting on them to approve my request to join them, then get the Paperwork and then I'm up and running in the gym as well.

So here's to a wonderful year all round, and I have a new project in the pipelines, which hopefully will be released next Monday 14th January. Keep your eyes peeled.