From muhammad.rahman at tangentlabs.co.uk Thu Dec 1 18:25:37 2011 From: muhammad.rahman at tangentlabs.co.uk (Muhammad Rahman) Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:25:37 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] London Python Code Dojo *this Thursday* In-Reply-To: <4ED6267D.60200@timgolden.me.uk> References: <4ED3703D.8070608@timgolden.me.uk> <4ED6267D.60200@timgolden.me.uk> Message-ID: <285A8F05-70EE-4EFD-AB7A-D9DCFDEEC693@tangentlabs.co.uk> Hi TJ, I will not be able make today. I will be their from February I hope. Kind Regards, Muhammad Rahman Developer Tangent Labs, 84 - 86 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7NR On 30 Nov 2011, at 12:50, Tim Golden wrote: > In spite of the short notice, all 30 places have now been > taken for tomorrow's London Python Dojo. We often have a > cancellation or two so if you want to come and didn't > get there in time, drop me an email and I'll keep an eye > on what's happening and let you know if a space turns up. > Conversely, if you're holding a place and can't come, let > me know also. > > Those of you who did get a ticket in time, we look forward > to seeing you tomorrow at Fry-IT at 6.30pm for pizza, 7.15pm > for lightning talks and coding fun. > > TJG > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From harry.percival at gmail.com Wed Dec 7 15:57:44 2011 From: harry.percival at gmail.com (Harry Percival) Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? Message-ID: Hi All, So I've finished digesting the lessons from the workshop last month, and re-writing my tutorials appropriately. It seems I wasn't traumatised enough by the first one, so I'm keen to do a follow-up! So, would anyone be interested in doing a part 2? topics will include: - urls, views and templates in django - unit testing with the Django Test Client - some testing philosophy: what to test, what not to test - (if time) testing javascript And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in re-doing a part 1? For anyone that doesn't remember the general idea, it's essentially going through the official Django tutorial, but with full TDD, including Selenium. So it's pitched at TDD beginners, can accomodate Django beginners, but is probably a bit too low-level for experienced TTD'ers or Selenium users. Materials and blog here: http://harry.pythonanywhere.com cheers all, Harry -- ------------------------------ Harry J.W. Percival ------------------------------ Twitter: @hjwp Mobile:? +44 (0) 78877 02511 Skype:? ? ? ?? harry.percival From tom at viner.tv Wed Dec 7 21:53:12 2011 From: tom at viner.tv (Tom Viner) Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 20:53:12 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Definitely interested. Last one was really good, which reminds me I'm supposed to be presenting everything I learnt to my workmates. On Dec 7, 2011 2:57 PM, "Harry Percival" wrote: > Hi All, > > So I've finished digesting the lessons from the workshop last month, > and re-writing my tutorials appropriately. It seems I wasn't > traumatised enough by the first one, so I'm keen to do a follow-up! > > So, would anyone be interested in doing a part 2? topics will include: > - urls, views and templates in django > - unit testing with the Django Test Client > - some testing philosophy: what to test, what not to test > - (if time) testing javascript > > > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? > > For anyone that doesn't remember the general idea, it's essentially > going through the official Django tutorial, but with full TDD, > including Selenium. So it's pitched at TDD beginners, can accomodate > Django beginners, but is probably a bit too low-level for experienced > TTD'ers or Selenium users. Materials and blog here: > http://harry.pythonanywhere.com > > cheers all, > Harry > -- > ------------------------------ > Harry J.W. Percival > ------------------------------ > Twitter: @hjwp > Mobile: +44 (0) 78877 02511 > Skype: harry.percival > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alistair.broomhead at gmail.com Wed Dec 7 20:12:11 2011 From: alistair.broomhead at gmail.com (Alistair Broomhead) Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:12:11 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1323285131.1451.10.camel@Nokia-N900> I for one would be very interested, where would this be held? ----- Original message ----- > Hi All, > > So I've finished digesting the lessons from the workshop last month, > and re-writing my tutorials appropriately.? It seems I wasn't > traumatised enough by the first one, so I'm keen to do a follow-up! > > So, would anyone be interested in doing a part 2?? topics will include: > - urls, views and templates in django > - unit testing with the Django Test Client > - some testing philosophy:? what to test, what not to test > - (if time) testing javascript > > > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? > > For anyone that doesn't remember the general idea, it's essentially > going through the official Django tutorial, but with full TDD, > including Selenium.? So it's pitched at TDD beginners, can accomodate > Django beginners, but is probably a bit too low-level for experienced > TTD'ers or Selenium users. Materials and blog here: > http://harry.pythonanywhere.com > > cheers all, > Harry > -- > ------------------------------ > Harry J.W. Percival > ------------------------------ > Twitter: @hjwp > Mobile:? +44 (0) 78877 02511 > Skype:? ? ? ?? harry.percival > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simonhayward at gmail.com Thu Dec 8 10:19:35 2011 From: simonhayward at gmail.com (Simon Hayward) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:19:35 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Two of us here are interested. Very much enjoyed the first one. Simon. On Dec 7, 2011 2:58 PM, "Harry Percival" wrote: > Hi All, > > So I've finished digesting the lessons from the workshop last month, > and re-writing my tutorials appropriately. It seems I wasn't > traumatised enough by the first one, so I'm keen to do a follow-up! > > So, would anyone be interested in doing a part 2? topics will include: > - urls, views and templates in django > - unit testing with the Django Test Client > - some testing philosophy: what to test, what not to test > - (if time) testing javascript > > > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? > > For anyone that doesn't remember the general idea, it's essentially > going through the official Django tutorial, but with full TDD, > including Selenium. So it's pitched at TDD beginners, can accomodate > Django beginners, but is probably a bit too low-level for experienced > TTD'ers or Selenium users. Materials and blog here: > http://harry.pythonanywhere.com > > cheers all, > Harry > -- > ------------------------------ > Harry J.W. Percival > ------------------------------ > Twitter: @hjwp > Mobile: +44 (0) 78877 02511 > Skype: harry.percival > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alfredo at madewithbyt.es Thu Dec 8 10:42:22 2011 From: alfredo at madewithbyt.es (Alfredo Aguirre) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:42:22 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8DF0A9F1-B31F-486F-9666-BF34C84906CF@madewithbyt.es> I'd be interested as well! Cheers, A On 8 Dec 2011, at 09:19, Simon Hayward wrote: > Two of us here are interested. Very much enjoyed the first one. > > Simon. > On Dec 7, 2011 2:58 PM, "Harry Percival" wrote: > Hi All, > > So I've finished digesting the lessons from the workshop last month, > and re-writing my tutorials appropriately. It seems I wasn't > traumatised enough by the first one, so I'm keen to do a follow-up! > > So, would anyone be interested in doing a part 2? topics will include: > - urls, views and templates in django > - unit testing with the Django Test Client > - some testing philosophy: what to test, what not to test > - (if time) testing javascript > > > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? > > For anyone that doesn't remember the general idea, it's essentially > going through the official Django tutorial, but with full TDD, > including Selenium. So it's pitched at TDD beginners, can accomodate > Django beginners, but is probably a bit too low-level for experienced > TTD'ers or Selenium users. Materials and blog here: > http://harry.pythonanywhere.com > > cheers all, > Harry > -- > ------------------------------ > Harry J.W. Percival > ------------------------------ > Twitter: @hjwp > Mobile: +44 (0) 78877 02511 > Skype: harry.percival > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk From mail at timgolden.me.uk Thu Dec 8 10:53:17 2011 From: mail at timgolden.me.uk (Tim Golden) Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:53:17 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4EE0890D.2030403@timgolden.me.uk> On 07/12/2011 14:57, Harry Percival wrote: > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? I would -- I couldn't make the original date. TJG From kass.schmitt at gmail.com Thu Dec 8 10:57:28 2011 From: kass.schmitt at gmail.com (K Schmitt) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:57:28 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? Message-ID: Add me to the list of people interested in a rerun of part 1. Sounds great. Thanks, Kass > Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 > From: Harry Percival > To: UK Python Users > Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest > ? ? ? ?in a ? ?part 2? > And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in > re-doing a part 1? From guy at beatbutchermpc.com Thu Dec 8 11:22:50 2011 From: guy at beatbutchermpc.com (Guy Burton) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:22:50 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I would also be interested in a rerun of part 1. Cheers, Guy On 8 Dec 2011, at 09:57, K Schmitt wrote: > Add me to the list of people interested in a rerun of part 1. Sounds great. > > Thanks, > Kass > >> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 >> From: Harry Percival >> To: UK Python Users >> Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest >> in a part 2? > >> And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in >> re-doing a part 1? > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk From javier at correo.com Thu Dec 8 12:17:30 2011 From: javier at correo.com (Javier Llopis) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 11:17:30 -0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: +1 I couldn't make it to part 1 either. J > I would also be interested in a rerun of part 1. > > Cheers, > Guy > > > > On 8 Dec 2011, at 09:57, K Schmitt wrote: > >> Add me to the list of people interested in a rerun of part 1. Sounds >> great. >> >> Thanks, >> Kass >> >>> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 >>> From: Harry Percival >>> To: UK Python Users >>> Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest >>> in a part 2? >> >>> And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in >>> re-doing a part 1? >> _______________________________________________ >> python-uk mailing list >> python-uk at python.org >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > > From johtso at gmail.com Thu Dec 8 16:18:36 2011 From: johtso at gmail.com (Johannes) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:18:36 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: <4EE0890D.2030403@timgolden.me.uk> References: <4EE0890D.2030403@timgolden.me.uk> Message-ID: I'd definitely be interested, the first one was great! Johannes On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM, Tim Golden wrote: > On 07/12/2011 14:57, Harry Percival wrote: > >> And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in >> re-doing a part 1? >> > > I would -- I couldn't make the original date. > > TJG > > ______________________________**_________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/**mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From dave.x.kirby at gmail.com Thu Dec 8 17:23:37 2011 From: dave.x.kirby at gmail.com (Dave Kirby) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:23:37 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] Architect / Team leader / Partner sought for exciting start-up In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: What is your location? There is nothing in your post or on the starfishfilms website that gives any indication where you are. On 8 December 2011 15:33, Paul Wilkins wrote: > Hi, > > We are looking for an intelligent and inspired Technical lead / Architect > with ?Python programming expertise to spear-head the further development to > Beta stage of an exciting ?social based discovery and recommendation > platform ?for the Entertainments industry. > > This project has already been in development but we now need someone with > aspirations to be a partner in a start-up that can also add significant > technical guidance and delivery capability. > > Please contact us asap for further information. > > Kind Regards > > Paul > > > ------ > paul wilkins > 07768-840099 > Www.starfishfilms.co.uk > > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > From paul at starfishfilms.co.uk Thu Dec 8 17:34:19 2011 From: paul at starfishfilms.co.uk (Paul Wilkins) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:34:19 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] Architect / Team leader / Partner sought for exciting start-up In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi dave, west London Sent from my iPhone On 8 Dec 2011, at 16:23, Dave Kirby wrote: > What is your location? There is nothing in your post or on the > starfishfilms website that gives any indication where you are. > > > > > On 8 December 2011 15:33, Paul Wilkins > wrote: >> Hi, >> >> We are looking for an intelligent and inspired Technical lead / >> Architect >> with Python programming expertise to spear-head the further >> development to >> Beta stage of an exciting social based discovery and recommendation >> platform for the Entertainments industry. >> >> This project has already been in development but we now need >> someone with >> aspirations to be a partner in a start-up that can also add >> significant >> technical guidance and delivery capability. >> >> Please contact us asap for further information. >> >> Kind Regards >> >> Paul >> >> >> ------ >> paul wilkins >> 07768-840099 >> Www.starfishfilms.co.uk >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> python-uk mailing list >> python-uk at python.org >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >> > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk From sumek at o2.pl Thu Dec 8 23:37:36 2011 From: sumek at o2.pl (Aleksander S.) Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:37:36 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Same here. I would be interested in part 1 Aleksander On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM, Javier Llopis wrote: > +1 > > I couldn't make it to part 1 either. > > J > >> I would also be interested in a rerun of part 1. >> >> Cheers, >> Guy >> >> >> >> On 8 Dec 2011, at 09:57, K Schmitt wrote: >> >>> Add me to the list of people interested in a rerun of part 1. ?Sounds >>> great. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Kass >>> >>>> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 >>>> From: Harry Percival >>>> To: UK Python Users >>>> Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest >>>> ? ? ? ?in a ? ?part 2? >>> >>>> And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in >>>> re-doing a part 1? >>> _______________________________________________ >>> python-uk mailing list >>> python-uk at python.org >>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >> _______________________________________________ >> python-uk mailing list >> python-uk at python.org >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk From homuncul at xs4all.nl Fri Dec 9 16:28:14 2011 From: homuncul at xs4all.nl (Hester Breman) Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:28:14 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest in a part 2? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4EE2290E.20303@xs4all.nl> Nice idea, thanks, I would also like to attend* a re-run of part 1. Cheers, Hester * Except in week 3, 2012 On 08/12/2011 22:37, Aleksander S. wrote: > Same here. I would be interested in part 1 > > Aleksander > > On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM, Javier Llopis wrote: >> +1 >> >> I couldn't make it to part 1 either. >> >> J >> >>> I would also be interested in a rerun of part 1. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Guy >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8 Dec 2011, at 09:57, K Schmitt wrote: >>> >>>> Add me to the list of people interested in a rerun of part 1. Sounds >>>> great. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Kass >>>> >>>>> Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:57:44 +0000 >>>>> From: Harry Percival >>>>> To: UK Python Users >>>>> Subject: [python-uk] TDD / Django / Selenium workshop - any interest >>>>> in a part 2? >>>>> And (aside from John in the Midlands) would anyone be interested in >>>>> re-doing a part 1? >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> python-uk mailing list >>>> python-uk at python.org >>>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >>> _______________________________________________ >>> python-uk mailing list >>> python-uk at python.org >>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> python-uk mailing list >> python-uk at python.org >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > > From sally at e-recruiter.co.uk Mon Dec 19 16:10:23 2011 From: sally at e-recruiter.co.uk (Sally Hall) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:10:23 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] 5 x Linux / Python roles - UK Wide Message-ID: <3CADBB15C516724B99CAFBB655F71A9F134207C1E9@LSEXCHANGE.staffing.local> Good afternoon all, I hope you are all doing well and looking forwards to Christmas? I know Recruiters are not the "flavour of the month" so I've sent 1 email rather than spamming. I've added location and salary details, however if you want more details - just please let me know. In summary, I have the following roles: ? Open Source / Python Developer - Oxford - ?30-40k + benefits ? Experienced Linux Systems Engineer - Central London - ?40k -?55k ? Python Developers - ?20-33k + benefits - Experienced / Graduate / Trainee - West Sussex ? Python / Django Developer - Portsmouth - ?25-35k + benefits ? Open Source Technical Lead - Central London - ?40-75k + benefits Please find the details below - I've been working with these companies for a long while, so am happy to answer any questions. Open Source / Python Developer - Oxford - ?30-40k + benefits Are you a passionate Open Source / Python Developer? Are you looking to work in a company where your skills, opinion and ideas matter and are taken into account? Are you focused on solving problems and don't give up until you've fixed them Then this is the job for you! Exceptional Startup is looking for an Experienced Python Developer to join their well funded and growing company based in Oxford city centre. You will be working alongside the designers, product managers and online marketing team. The company is very passionate about the people working for them. They provide a friendly, team-focused environment where you are listened to, can make a difference and bring ideas to the table. You will be working with a team who come from technical backgrounds, including the management team, which means they are aware of your skills and can help you with your tasks. In order to be successful for this Python Developer role, you must have the following: * Commercial experience in Python and Linux * Pride in your software and code * Love solving problems independently or as a member of a talented team. Ideally you will have the following experience (however training will be provided) * Web frameworks, OOP and the MVC paradigm * Open Source contribution(s) As a Python developer you will: * Focusing on the ongoing development of the web application * Submitting code and projects to the open source community * Working to build the features that the users need * Help build a business of global scale * Working every day with open-source tech such as Python, Django, Debian, Postgres etc. My client is offering ?30-45k + benefits + career progression + training. Experienced Linux Systems Engineer - Central London - ?40k -?55k Successful and Established, software house is looking for an Experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join their technical team. You will be joining a range of Open Source and Technical staff within a friendly team. You will be working for an e-commerce software house with a great reputation for customer service and amazing software. As part of a small team, you will be helping the company develop its data storage strategy, map / reduce reporting infrastructure and systems management. You'll be working with modern tools such as Hadoop, HBase and "pig". In order to be successful for this role you must have the following skills: o Linux (ideally Ubuntu and RHEL / CentOS) in a virtualised environment o Security and Firewalls o Database design and administration in a live environment Any experience of the following would be an advantage (however full training will be provided): o Puppet o CouchDB o PostgreSQL o NodeJS o Data analysis with Hadoop / HBase My client is offering ?40 - ?55k + benefits + career progression + training. Python Developers - ?20-33k + benefits - Experienced / Graduate / Trainee - West Sussex Successful and growing software house is looking for a range of Experienced and Trainee/Graduate Python Developers to join their team. You will be working with cutting edge technologies and improving award winning software. The main language used throughout the company is Python. As a Python Developer you will be working in a team of highly capable programmers, using technologies such as Python and Linux, and modern agile development processes encompassing pair programming, unittests, test-first, and a high degree of automation. In order to be success for this role you must have the following: * A keen analytical mind, with a sound ability to judge when to focus on the details, and when to think laterally * Experience in programming under Linux/UNIX (and other OS's, preferable) * Exposure to or experience of Python * Extensive proven work experience of programming would be preferred; also extensive proven experience of delivering software in a commercial setting is essential * Familiarity with a number of databases such as Postgresql, mysql, and Oracle * Strong documentation skills. Candidates with Sourceforge or Github or Google Summer of Code experience are also welcome. My client is offering an exceptional work and open source environment. The salary offered for this role is ?20-33k + benefits Python / Django Developer - Portsmouth - ?25-35k + benefits Exciting and established Software House is looking for additional driven and passionate Python/Django developers! Graduates and Experienced developers welcome! As a Python / Django Developer you will be joining a knowledgeable Open Source team who have a passion for using Open Source tools and languages. Working within the team you will face complex and interesting software development problems, as well as gaining feedback from the clients in order to improve and evolve your software. You will be working on Established and Successful Open Source Company, specilising in "New" and "Cutting Edge Technologies". You will be joining a friendly, passionate and structured team, working on Database heavy software and working on a variety of challenges and projects. You must have (commercial / academic / personal) Django and Python experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop software using the full software life cycle, as well as meeting clients and seeing how your software impacts their businesses. Due to the nature of the work you must also be familiar with either a Debian or Ubuntu system. My client is offering upto ?35k + benefits Open Source Technical Lead - Central London - ?40-75k + benefits Successful and growing Social Networking Company that contributes to the Open Source community is looking for a Technical Lead to join their team. You will be joining an Exceptional, fully funded startup company with big ideas and a passion for Open Source. In order to be successful for the Technical Lead role, you must have experience of the following: o Python o NoSQL databases like MongoDB (as well as relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres) o Operations, system administration and monitoring, including config management systems like Puppet o Distributed version control systems like git or mercurial o Messaging middleware such as AMQP and RabbitMQ Ideally you will also have django or flask experience - although this will be trained. You will be joining a company that has Exceptional ideas that they are fast turning into reality in order to fill the niche in the market. As a Key member of staff you need to be able to think about the future architecture as well as delivering current features, working alongside the technical team and being the driving force to allow them to become a Big name. As a Technical Lead, your main responsibilities will be: o Taking technical ownership of the whole product o Focusing on delivery - features, quality and great user experience (UI/UX) o Coding as well as architecting a new feature on a whiteboard o Embracing agile development and lean startup techniques o Exploring new libraries, languages, frameworks and tools You need to be comfortable speaking to technical and non-technical people alike, be an excellent communicator and have a previous Open Source OR Python OR Social Networking background. My client is offering ?40k - ?75k + Performance-based bonus + equity (shares) + 28 days holiday + Techie Toys (They will invest in the technology/hardware/software that enables you to do your job!) Hope you all have a good Monday :) Regards Sally 01582 394851 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brian at python.org Fri Dec 23 03:06:28 2011 From: brian at python.org (Brian Curtin) Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:06:28 -0600 Subject: [python-uk] PyCon 2012 News - Tutorials, Talks, and Tickets Message-ID: <4EF3E224.9030805@python.org> We are now 75 days away from PyCon 2012 in Santa Clara ? it's hard to think about how quickly time has flown since PyCon 2011! We've lined up some great keynote and plenary speakers, announced the tutorial and talk selections, opened ticket sales, and have expanded financial aid opportunities. The community and our amazing array of sponsors have helped us break several records already, so we hope you're as excited about PyCon 2012 as we are. The conference runs March 7-15 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. The keynote speakers include Y Combinator investor Paul Graham and Mozilla's Head of Developer Engagement, Stormy Peters. Both of them bring interesting experience to the table, and they're both captivating speakers. Speaking of captivating, Dave Beazley was announced on the plenary track, with more to be added in the coming weeks. Guido ? our Benevolent Dictator For Life ? will also be joining the line up! With 483 tutorial, talk, and poster proposals submitted this year, the program committee had their hands full paring that list down to 95 talks, 32 tutorials, and 36 posters (which we're still accepting). In the little time since we made these announcements we've heard a lot of excitement. You can see the tutorial selections at https://us.pycon.org/2012/schedule/lists/tutorials/, with talks available at https://us.pycon.org/2012/schedule/lists/talks/. Tickets are now available with early bird rates available until January 10, 2012 at https://us.pycon.org/2012/registration. Tutorial and admission prices continue unchanged; if you've been following along the last few years, these rates are the same as they have been for several years. Our team's dedication to keeping PyCon cost-effective, community driven, and grassroots continues thanks to the hard work and support of the team and sponsors (https://us.pycon.org/2012/sponsors/). If financial assistance would make PyCon a possibility for you, we encourage you to apply to this year's expanded assistance program. With a deadline of January 7, 2012 (extended from January 2) and a new web-based application, the financial aid committee aims to make the trip, lodging, and a ticket a possibility for everyone. Thanks to a new partnership with the PyLadies organization, we're able to provide grants to women in the community who are interested in experiencing the conference. For full details see https://us.pycon.org/2012/assistance. For more information about PyCon 2012, see our site at https://us.pycon.org/2012/. We also publish news on our blog: http://pycon.blogspot.com/. Jesse Noller - Chairman jnoller at python.org Brian Curtin - Publicity Coordinator brian at python.org From bld at otfrom.com Fri Dec 30 22:32:12 2011 From: bld at otfrom.com (Bruce Durling) Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:32:12 +0000 Subject: [python-uk] ANN: 5 Jan London Python Dojo S3 E5 Message-ID: Come one! Come All! Roll up! Roll up! Episode 5 of the 3rd season of London Python Dojos has a date (Thursday 5 January) and a sign up page: https://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/london-python-code-dojo-season-3-episode-5 I hope to see you there for pizza, beer and python! cheers, Bruce (a person who sometimes does *not* talk about clojure)