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Description

You will work closely with Rio Software's existing employees to
develop Windows and Web software for our clients and the company
itself. Currently the majority of our work is done in Borland Delphi
and Visual Studio .NET. We also do a considerable amount of scripting
in Python. Most work will be done using "pair programming,"
popularized by the extreme programming methodology. Our existing staff
will work with you on requirements documents, estimates, project
schedules, design, coding, unit tests, automation of common processes,
and documentation. Our development methodology is "agile" with
similarities to extreme programming and the pragmatic programming
philosophy.

As a small company, we'll encourage you to be involved in all aspects
of decision-making and look to you for constructive criticism. We are
constantly seeking to improve our processes and hone our craft. Within
our market niche, we produce software of an exceptionally higher
quality than our competitors and take great pride in our work. There
will be opportunities to expand your role in the company should you
have talents in engineering, marketing, or other skill sets.

Applicant Requirements

The applicant should be a Windows and/or Web software developer with
object-oriented programming experience and strong communication
skills. Experience in any of the following will be considered a plus:
HVAC industry, Borland Delphi, C#, Python, C++, Visual Basic, Ajax,
ASP.NET, .NET, Web programming, mechanical engineering,
thermodynamics, math, graphic design, and marketing.

Pay, Hours, and Benefits

Pay is based on experience and is highly competitive for the area.
Hours and vacations are very flexible; however, the majority of hours
worked should occur during regular business hours. This will be a full-
time, hourly position. Rio Software also offers a benefits package,
including 100% employer-paid family health insurance, individual
disability insurance and generous profit-sharing. Employees are free
to determine their own workload, schedule, and vacation/holiday
schedule. Our current employees typically work 35 to 40 hours per week
and have vacation schedules ranging from two to eight weeks per year.
Overtime work is paid time-and-a-half and is never required of our
employees.

About Rio Software

Rio Software is an independent computer consultancy providing software
development services to manufacturers of heating, ventilating, air-
conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment. Most of this
software assists in the sale, application, or design of this
equipment. For example, we produce Windows software that manufacturers
distribute to their sales representatives and customers to help select
and specify the manufacturers' equipment. This software typically
includes pricing and configuration rules as well as complex
engineering calculations.

The company was founded in 2001 and currently consists of three
software developers. We pride ourselves in flexibility, creativity,
craftsmanship, and a respect for quality of life.

About Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg is located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia. Cost of living here is reasonably low, the economy
diverse, and quality of life is high. The local population is
incredibly diverse, and we have an excellent public school system.
There are tremendous opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area
as we are surrounded by the highest density of national forest on the
East Coast.

Contact Information
Colin Sarsfield (Senior Consultant/Principal)
work (AT) riosoftware (DOT) com
540-438-1398 (tel)
703-832-0304 (fax)