Zeegos is a startup based in Cambridge Massachusetts that is developing a new IM platform. We are seeking a Ruby on Rails savvy architect on a consulting basis who has experience building scalable advertisement supported consumer services Must have: * 5+ years experience in consumer web-based development and instant messaging environments; knowledge of latest web technologies (Ruby on Rails, LAMP, AJAX, etc.) * been Director or VP Engineering of one or more early stage companies, and/or Senior Architect/Technical Lead in a larger company * a solid understanding of high traffic, ad supported web site deployment * refrenceable projects and clients Deliverables: * Detail architecture, design and engineering specification for V1.0 of the service (Functional specification will be provided) * Operational site with all elements of a scalable architecture integrated (i.e.., IM client, cookies, IM server, affiliate marketing network, database, and a web crawler that gathers online data); ''stubbed'' code when necessary for follow-up implementation team We are looking for top talent and the proposal selection will not be cost based. We will finalize the contract based on demonstrated expertise and experience. An interest in joining our team on a full time basis will be a plus but is not necessary. If you are looking for an immediate challenge and want to play a role in an exciting new Web 2.0 company then please submit your resume and portfolio information. We will share the detailed functional specification after reviewing the fit and qualifications. Contact: spatil-FrUbXkNCsVf2fBVCVOL8/A@public.gmane.org --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---