9 software developer jobs in london
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ABRS Ltd is seeking 9 software developers for a client in London. They are working on screening questions to help evaluate candidates and are seeking feedback on the initial set of 12 questions. The job responsibilities include building and deploying new APIs and services, designing scalable infrastructures, shipping code for multiple devices, troubleshooting legacy systems, and innovating to create reusable intellectual property. Strong programming skills, experience with technologies like PHP, Java, and JavaScript, and a passion for software development are required.
![abrs ltd Girdler House, Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1EY
Tel: 01491-411020 Fax: 01491-414 112 Email: info@abrs.com
www.abrs.com
Weve been asked to hire 9 Software Developers, amongst other things, for a Client in London and were
working on a set of tech / character screening questions to help. Wed appreciate any feedback and input
into these questions along with any interest in actually applying for the jobs. For more information contact
me using marklong@abrs.com or ollyrowntree@abrs.com, call using 07767336916 or 07562072061 or
respond to the LinkedIn thread.
Screening Questions (first draft)
1) Describe the most successful team you have worked as part of, why they were successful and what role did
you play?
2) What open-source projects/libraries have you contributed to? Please provide links/details for example your
github id?
3) What is your least favourite of the programming languages you've used and why?
4) What are the biggest cons of your tech stack of choice?
5) What did you do to ensure quality in your deliverables?
6) Describe a failed project and your input and learning from this.
7) Tell me about the project you are most proud of, and what your contribution was.
8) What technical Websites/Blogs/Books/TwitterHastags do you read/follow?
9) What is the one thing you'd like us to know about you that isn't in your CV?
10) If you weren't a software developer, what would you be?
11) Given this code:
function doSomething( &$arg )
{
$return = $arg;
$arg += 1;
return $return;
}
$a = 3;
$b = doSomething( $a );
...what is the value of $a and $b after the function call and why
12) What is wrong with this query: "SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = $_POST[ 'id' ]"?](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/9softwaredeveloperjobsinlondon-130626104527-phpapp01/85/9-software-developer-jobs-in-london-1-320.jpg)
9 software developer jobs in london
- 1. abrs ltd Girdler House, Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1EY Tel: 01491-411020 Fax: 01491-414 112 Email: info@abrs.com www.abrs.com Weve been asked to hire 9 Software Developers, amongst other things, for a Client in London and were working on a set of tech / character screening questions to help. Wed appreciate any feedback and input into these questions along with any interest in actually applying for the jobs. For more information contact me using marklong@abrs.com or ollyrowntree@abrs.com, call using 07767336916 or 07562072061 or respond to the LinkedIn thread. Screening Questions (first draft) 1) Describe the most successful team you have worked as part of, why they were successful and what role did you play? 2) What open-source projects/libraries have you contributed to? Please provide links/details for example your github id? 3) What is your least favourite of the programming languages you've used and why? 4) What are the biggest cons of your tech stack of choice? 5) What did you do to ensure quality in your deliverables? 6) Describe a failed project and your input and learning from this. 7) Tell me about the project you are most proud of, and what your contribution was. 8) What technical Websites/Blogs/Books/TwitterHastags do you read/follow? 9) What is the one thing you'd like us to know about you that isn't in your CV? 10) If you weren't a software developer, what would you be? 11) Given this code: function doSomething( &$arg ) { $return = $arg; $arg += 1; return $return; } $a = 3; $b = doSomething( $a ); ...what is the value of $a and $b after the function call and why 12) What is wrong with this query: "SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = $_POST[ 'id' ]"?
- 2. abrs ltd Girdler House, Quebec Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 1EY Tel: 01491-411020 Fax: 01491-414 112 Email: info@abrs.com www.abrs.com THE COMPANY Funding to date $50 million + Revenues increasing 30% month on month, *eye watering* Real time technology Location based Services Global adoption Inspirational Leadership team Fast paced, Lean & Agile Dynamic, Energetic & Fun THE JOB (includes but is not limited to): Build and deploy NEW APIs and services Design highly available scalable infrastructures within a real time, Geo-location environment. Ship code for multi device deployment Work across disparate systems: locating, containing and fixing problems in existing legacy systems Provide the technology heavy lifting required for building and maintaining and integration of their NEW technology platform. Leverage and extend Open Source and, where appropriate, proprietary systems. Innovate and find opportunities to create reusable valuable Intellectual Property. Contribute to strategy to increase the reach of our clients global presence. YOU: Expert Programmer Skilled and experienced at developing high availability, scalable web services and back end systems Energetic, enthusiastic and full of bright ideas >>> You make stuff, fast. Be adventurous, be creative, contribute and have fun, great at working with *top* engineers A complete passion for Software: PHP, Java, Javascript, iOS, Android. Any of those. More than one = even better, but you better live and breathe whatever tech youre addicted to We are looking for a card carrying geek. Someone who loves this stuff and wants to do challenging and exciting things with it. Thorough understanding and experience of working with Web Servers and Web Application Servers Exposure to cloud computing services (e.g. Amazon S3) In depth knowledge of Linux operating system, APIs and commands. Kernel level smarts an advantage. Thorough understanding of Internet protocols and technologies Active knowledge of modern programming tools Unit Testing, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Task and Test Automation An active interest in developing your skills with new programming languages and paradigms including Functional Programming, APPLY For more information contact me using marklong@abrs.com or ollyrowntree@abrs.com, call using 07767336916 or 07562072061 or respond to the LinkedIn thread.