“I agree with Yonaton Daniyel that VB is not a software engineers’ language. He also seems to be right that there is little that asp can do that php can’t.

However, I think, php is a nice language to program in, and there is so much code that has been contributed by the open source community that it makes a great development environment.

If you really want to do be flash then you can always use java servlets or, better, write your own apache modules.

Of course, for Bootsnall,they don’t want a Microsoft engineer; it wouldn’t fit their environment. What they want is a php programmer who can handle the rest of the technology that goes with their company (databases, sysadmin etc.).”

Cheers,

Whalewatcher

The job posting is blue sky — it’s the perfect match for what they’re looking for. I have no doubt that it will produce a flood of over qualified, well qualified and under qualified resumes. Somewhere in that mess they’ll find the right mix of qualifications, salary requirements and heart.

BnA is unique in that it has a work environment that is attractive to many people. There is a web design firm called Xylem Interactive here in Denver that at one time I would have taken a paycut to work for because they had such a creative group of people and a great dynamic. They have since gone more corporate, lost the people that made them who they are and are no longer appealing as a place where great work is done.

If I wasn’t on my way out to travel I’d post a resume to BnA. Heck, I’d even like to just toss ideas around with those guys — they have so much potential.

The job entails a bit of travel, working with Chris and I on a daily basis, and managing our team of developers. For BootsnAll, this person will be our Chief Technical Officer. So many decisions, so many kewl apps to develop/direct…we think is an excellent opportunity for the right person.

The person who is right for this job, will probably be from the BootsnAll community or referred to us via the community. It most likely will not be a mercenary who asks without applying, “How much $$, How much $$” till the cows come home without understanding what BootsnAll is all about as a community and a company.

If you are at all interested, I encourage you to at least apply with an open mind and a good attitude. Maybe it will work out better than you suspect!

Cursed are those that have to travel…