Re: [cfjobs] Re: CF programmer needed for Brisbane
Gavin Cooney
This is a major problem for my employers... what are they gonna do
when i leave? Move to PHP?
I think there is just a distinct lack of CF programmers... even tho
we're offering top $.
Gav
On 2/2/06, Brett Payne-Rhodes <e...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> I'm betting it's a lack of CF programmers. And here I was thinking that Brisvegas was the CF capital of Oz!
>
> I know of a couple of companies that went looking for CF programmers in Perth last year. They struggled hard. One eventually tempted an ex-CF programmer out of a .NET environment!
>
> In the end this lack of skilled resources may be the real achilles heal of CF.
>
> Of course you may just have to go talk to those nasty agencies. Or perhaps there aren't too many 'employed' CFers who want to be caught at work reading CF Job emails!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Brett
> B)
>
> barry.b wrote:
> > Hmmm....
> >
> > total responses: zero
> >
> > Is it the disappointment that it's for an initial 6 months? there may be
> > much more but "officially" it can't be offered at this time.. Is it the
> > $$$? Sure they're not brilliant but not bad either for a 37.5 hr week in a
> > nice environment with friendly people
> >
> > Perhaps there's a distinct shortage of CF programmers? if so then this is
> > a worry ("lets use asp.net instead of CF...there's more programmers to
> > choose from")
> >
> > or perhaps cfjobs no longer has the same reach it once had....
> >
> > anyone got 2c worth?
> >
> > cheers
> > barry.b
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>hi all
> >>
> >>well, we're rolling up the "farewell" streamers thanx to one of the team
> >>moving to melbourne so now it's time to find a worthy replacement.
> >>
> >>official details below:
> >>
> >>but to add my 2c worth (since it'll be to fill the - now vacant - desk
> >>behind me), this is a nice place to work, full of friendly people. so if
> >>you're interested, drop the boss, Saurabh (a lovely chap, BTW), an email
> >>(address at the bottom) to get the ball rolling. He pretty much needs
> >>someone to start straight away (and there just might be just a wee bit
> >>more than the official "6 months" of work available...possibly...see what
> >>happens...)
> >>
> >>good luck
> >>barry.b
> >>
> >>(please, no agencies...direct _serious_ applicants only)
> >>
> >>==========================================
> >>Applications Programmer (HEWA6)
> >>Teaching and Learning Support Services (TALSS)
> >>$49 236 to $53 311 per annum ($1887.20 to $2043.40 per fortnight)
> >>
> >>Expressions of interest are sought for a fixed-term full-time position of
> >>Applications Programmer within TALSS. The appointment is expected to begin
> >>as soon as possible, will be for 6 months and is located at Kelvin Grove.
> >>
> >>The position is open to external applicants as well as QUT staff seeking a
> >>secondment.
> >>
> >>Staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must
> >>receive approval from their supervisor before applying.
> >>
> >>Purpose of Position:
> >>
> >>The Applications Programmer is responsible for developing programming
> >>algorithms, producing code, documenting, testing and maintaining software
> >>programs in a web development environment. Working knowledge and
> >>experience in Dot NET and C# is essential.
> >>
> >>Duties include:
> >>
> >>* Analyse projects to determine the multimedia, web, and programming
> >>requirements.
> >>* Develop programming specifications for educational software.
> >>* Produce efficient, effective, modular and well-documented
> >>programs.
> >>* Develop test plans, carry out program testing, produce reports and
> >>fix program errors.
> >>* Maintain and modify programs, and prepare necessary procedures and
> >>instructions for program maintenance.
> >>* Contribute to the effective operation of TALSS services.
> >>* Establish partnerships with clients at all levels within QUT to
> >>facilitate the ongoing development, management and maintenance of the
> >>university-wide Online Teaching System
> >>* Maintain knowledge of current, new and evolving strategies and
> >>technologies in relation to educational technology development through
> >>appropriate industry links and professional memberships.
> >>* Actively participate in TALSS quality processes and continuous
> >>improvement practices.
> >>* Accountable for complying with health and safety policies,
> >>procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.
> >>
> >>
> >>SELECTION CRITERIA
> >>
> >>
> >>Essential:
> >>
> >>1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the
> >>completion of a degree in Computing Science or Information Technology in
> >>conjunction with subsequent relevant experience.
> >>2. Demonstrated ability to create efficient, effective, modular and
> >>well-documented software programs and carry out systems analysis and
> >>design, including object oriented program design and development.
> >>3. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and carry out activities under
> >>minimal direction in order to produce deliverables within deadlines and/or
> >>under pressure.
> >>4. Demonstrated high standard of written communication skills with
> >>the ability to effectively write technical based reports within the
> >>capacity to allow clients, non-technical team members and management to
> >>comprehend.
> >>5. Demonstrated high standard of verbal and interpersonal
> >>communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain rapport
> >>with people of all levels and to explain technical maters to clients,
> >>non-technical team members and management.
> >>6. Demonstrated ability to prepare for, carry out and report on
> >>program testing.
> >>7. Demonstrated ability to actively participate and work within a
> >>team in a flexible and changing environment.
> >>"8. Demonstrated skills in programming (including good structure and
> >>commenting) in web development and database technologies including
> >>ColdFusion and SQL."
> >>9. Demonstrated ability to detect and anticipate potential problems
> >>and implement an appropriate solution in a programming environment.
> >>10. Knowledge of workplace health and safety principles which will
> >>enable the appointee to incorporate these principles as an employee in
> >>day-to-day tasks.
> >>
> >>Desirable:
> >>
> >>1. Previous experience in the higher education sector.
> >>2. Programming experience in Cold Fusion.
> >>
> >>Expressions of interest including a CV, plus a brief statement addressing
> >>each selection criteria should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL" and forwarded to
> >>Donna Duke, Administration Officer (Staffing), TALSS, Level 4, K Block,
> >>Kelvin Grove Campus or via email d.d...@qut.edu.au by 5.00pm, Monday 30
> >>January 2006.
> >>
> >>For further information regarding the position please contact Mr Saurabh
> >>Prakash, Service Manager, ICT Development on ext 9775 or email
> >>s.pr...@qut.edu.au
> >
> >
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M@ Bourke
try the job websites, not every cf dev has heard of the cfjobs mailing list or cfaussie for that matter,
more wouldn't have heard of cfaussie then would have (I've ran into more cfdevs in the work force that say "cfwhat?" then 'oh yeah cfaussie".
I know Kay said they didn't get many applicants, but said the year before they had trouble getting PHP dev's
A mates work had trouble getting .net devs.
It's an employees market, all has to do with supply demand,
the good developers are already employed, because they are good, so you need to offer them something there current employer doesn't or hope some good devs are up for a change.
I have some friends who work in companies that do real weird unheard of languages, and they know there is no one out there with those skills, so they advertise for programmers then send them off to a few days training.
In times of skills shortage this is the best bet, just try and get a cf dev if that don't work try for a php dev if that don't work try for a .net dev etc, and send them off to a few days training.
If the employer can't afford to train someone as a last restort, then....
M@
KNOTT, Brian
Seeks has about 2 fulltime CF jobs listed while it has 425 .NET job listed,
that just in Brisbane. Good luck to anyone finding a .NET developer.
Brian Knott
Gav
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The IT industry has grown a lot over the last 5 years, but Uni enrollments have dropped greatly
as many High school leavers realised that not every one starts a Yahoo.