Eulogy For a Good Server
http://ry4an.org/unblog/post/eulogy-for-a-good-server/
A sweet farewell to a much loved box
steiny
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2013)
on Sunday December 01, 2013 @12:31PM (#6828213)
mySociety.org - REMOTE (anywhere in the UK) or Oxford, UK
Few non-profits really respect software engineering skills. mySociety is a successful, open source social enterprise that was built by, and is still driven by passionate technologists. And we're supported by big name donors with an understanding of technology, like Google.org and Omidyar Network, so we pay grown up wages.
We’re looking for developers with the skills and passion to help people open up closed governments, get their streets fixed, and put pressure on errant politicians.
* Languages - Python, Ruby and Perl
* Culture - non hierarchical, self-directed, passionate about good code, keen to make a difference
http://mysocietyltd.theresumator.com/apply/J0R4BQ/Web-Develo...
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