
Developer/Support SpecialistThorsen Consulting, Inc
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Posted
Dec 7th 2009
Position
INHOUSE FULL TIME
Function
Developer
Location
Portland, OR
Work Status
Citizenship and/or permanent resident status of the respective country required
Salary
withheld
Length Of Position
Ongoing
Min Education
Advanced degree desired, but not required
Min Experience
3-5 years in similar function or position desired
Travel Req
N/A
Languages Required
English
FileMaker Developer/Support Specialist
Position
We are looking to hire an experienced FileMaker developer to work full-time in our Portland, Oregon office. We are particularly interested in someone with strong support skills. Experience connecting FileMaker to the Web is a plus.
Qualified applicant should have the following:
• Minimum of two years experience as a FileMaker Developer
• Proven track record of providing excellent support & customer service
• Ability to quickly familiarize self and support systems written by other developers
• Solid knowledge of related technologies and IT environments
• Excellent communication skills
• FileMaker Certification is a plus
• Familiarity with web connectivity and web programming is a plus
The ideal applicant will be able to perform job functions with a minimum of structure and supervision, and should exhibit signs of creativity and a positive attitude.
Company
Fiddlehead Software, Inc. is a growing development agency based in Portland, Oregon. We focus on custom database design and web integration for organizations of all sizes, working in collaboration with our clients to create powerful, well-designed solutions. Our focus is on building long-term relationships with our clients through exceptional customer service and responsiveness.
Fiddlehead Software encourages all of our employees to lead creative, well-balanced lives, through an encouraging and supportive work environment.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience and in-line with competitive market rates
Cafeteria Plan benefit package included for full time employees
To Apply
Email molly@thorsenconsulting.com with the following:
- Put “Fiddlehead Software FileMaker Developer” in Subject line
- Attach your resume
- Provide 2-4 professional references with email address, phone number and description of relationship with each
We know that great developers come in all forms. We’re interested in getting a resume and references from you so we can know more about your background, but what we really want to know is the following:
- In the email itself or on a cover letter, please rate yourself from 0 to 10 on the following skills (not all are required for the position):
• Skill set and experience as a FileMaker Developer
• Experience supporting FileMaker databases written by yourself or someone else
• FileMaker Web Integration Experience
• Familiarity of related technologies and IT environments
• Knowledge of other programming languages (ie – PHP, Java, SQL, etc.) Please be specific
• Knowledge of Operating Systems. Please specify
• Experience developing and writing system specifications
• Working with specifications and within budgets
• User Interface design skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage your own tasks and time
- Answer the following questions (limit to one or two sentences):
• What’s your availability? (hours per week, starting when?)
• What are your requirements for compensation? (hourly / salary)
• We are looking for a local resource. Please confirm you understand we are looking for a Portland-based resource.
• What are some of the most interesting and challenging projects you have worked on?
• How do you work developing in a team environment?
• What is your strongest asset as a developer and as an employee in general?
• What do you do when you are having a difficult time solving a problem?
• How to you keep yourself current on new and developing technologies?
- If possible, please include 1-2 code samples
- No calls please
Great work environment, cafeteria plan benefit package included for full-time employees
Send your resume to Molly Connolly
Company: Thorsen Consulting, Inc
Contact: Molly Connolly
Telephone: 773-761-4838
Email: molly@thorsenconsulting.com