This is from an agent who contacted me this morning. I'd have investigated further myself, but I accepted an offer half an hour before I heard of it. Dave... From: Adam Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 12/18/00 12:18:54 PM > Hi Dave, > > here is the initial requirements needed for the Perl > Developer consultant at FT.com. > This information has come from the consultant that is > finishing up there. > > The skills are required for someone to look after the > feeds: > > Strong Perl (including DBI). > Strong UNIX. > Reasonable SQL, with a knowledge of Oracle (or similar > DBMS). > Must know basics of HTML and XML. > Must understand CGI and have a good/ general web > knowledge. > Knowledge of C would be good for the THM migration. > > Java/JavaScript, etc skills are not necessary for feed > work, although the basics should be understood by any > candidate. > > Hope this helps - I will get further info soon. The role > is looking for someone to start beginning / middle Jan > 2001. > > Please forward the names of the Perl / web consultants you > know or have them contact me on the numbers/ email below. > > Best regards > > Adam > > PS - there is a strong possibility of this post offering a > perm slot/however, if not I also have another exclusive > client that is always looking for well recommended Perl > consultants/ developers. > > > Adam Bassett > Technical Consultant > Maxim Group > A Division of Aerotek Europe > Information Technology Consultants > Therese House > 29-30 Glass House Yard > London, EC1A 4JN > Tel: +44(0) 20 7608 8308 > Fax: +44(0) 20 7608 8301 > http://www.aerotek.com > http://www.maximgroup.com -- <http://www.dave.org.uk> "The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one", he said. But still they come.
