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What should we look for in Software Developers? Whenever you're #Hiring, you're essentially building a team. This process involves tempering expectations - as reality often messes with ideals (budgeting and talent gaps are common factors that clash with your goals). But it doesn't have to mean only that. The hiring process is also the perfect moment to evaluate what you're really looking for - and what to avoid. Find out more about hiring dev professionals here: https://loom.ly/jfAeBeU

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I get emails like this all the time, and my only thought is: good software engineers are never available immediately. This isn't just true for top talent; even mediocre software engineers are in demand. My career has spanned various economic conditions—the DotCom bust, the housing crisis, and of course the current downturn—and I have never seen a lack of demand for my services. What I have learned during those nearly 30 years is that there are laws that govern engineering economics/processes just like there are laws that govern our universe. Nothing, other than photons, can travel at the speed of light, and you can't get immediate availability without paying for it. There are two ways you pay for availability: 1. The engineers are not quality, and you pay with low reliability or time. 2. The engineers are quality and their hourly rate is 3x-5x market rate. BlueRival adopts a different approach. We've developed efficient systems to onboard quality engineers quickly, without resorting to an  expensive or incompetent bench. We can assemble teams of 5-10 engineers in 4-6 weeks, and even scale up to 30 quality engineers within 3 months. Because we don’t pay a bench of quality engineers to sit idle, we can offer significantly lower rates than the general market, ensuring value and efficiency for our clients. There are other conversations we can have about the impact of 6 weeks lead time vs 6 days, but that still works out in favor of the BlueRival strategy. #technology #engineering #economics

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ATTENTION RECRUITERS (2/3). These people are looking for work. Christopher Hallam "Full-stack software architect + developer. 20+ years experience. I have been using the Angular /Ionic -> .Net stack since both frameworks were introduced." Joseph Cowan "I'm a full-stack web developer (7+ years). I have worked primarily in AMP stack + whatever makes it work / makes it spicy. For fun I like to build stuff with react and whatever else tickles my brain. I'm honest and unashamedly self-taught, not easily intimidated by learning new stuff (love it), and so passionate about code I teach it to friends in my spare time :) Unrelated: love to read, love to write, play music, love a good philosophical discussion, love a good brew. If anyone needs some examples of stuff I've done there are some basic ones here: https://www.joe-cowan.com/" Damaris Garcia (https://lnkd.in/eGdAn9zp) "I’m a Software Engineer who has worked in a small scale startup wearing many hats along the way. I initiated, ideated, developed and documented features on the Frontend." Phillip Sykes (https://lnkd.in/e_THxyT8) "I’m Phil, an experienced frontend software developer. I’m well versed in JavaScript and React and I’m always interested in learning new technologies and frameworks." Joshua O'Ryan (https://lnkd.in/eDffse-r) "Heya. Also looking for a job - Microsoft stack dev of 16 years, C#.NET/SQL/Blazor." Jilly Sorrell "I have Business Analyst, Project Management, Product Management and Operations experience in many sectors. Things that aren't in my profile and are based on actual feedback I've recently received: 'I observe first to truly understand and see things that others can't see'." Aftab Ahmed (https://lnkd.in/eS8tSAMT) "As a .NET Developer and Data Engineer with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in building robust, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with cloud platforms like Azure. My expertise spans enterprise application architecture, data engineering, ETL pipelines, and serverless architectures. I have worked across industries including finance, healthcare, and real estate, using technologies such as .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure Functions, and Databricks. Currently, I’m focused on helping organizations scale their infrastructure and automate their data workflows using Azure and AWS, while leveraging my deep knowledge of .NET and SQL for optimized performance. Core Expertise: ✅ Cloud Solutions (Azure, AWS) ✅ ETL & Data Pipelines (Databricks, Apache Nifi) ✅ Enterprise Architecture (.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API) ✅ Data Processing & Automation ✅ Serverless Architectures (Azure Functions) ✅ Database Management (SQL Server, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) ✅ Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Always open to freelance opportunities in cloud-based data engineering and .NET solutions."

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Will Devin AI replace developers? 😱 Maybe 🤷🏻‍♂️ To me personally, Devin is a development tool and not a replacement...YET 🌚 I am not denying that Devin can code really well if all the claims are accurate. Eventually, it may replace developers. But developers don’t code just to code. We build products ✅ We build solutions ✅ And these happen to be made of code. Can companies ditch all developers today and expect products to still get built and maintained to the same standard as an enterprise-level solution? Nope 🙅🏻‍♂️ The quality of a product refers to how well it solves user problems. And those gaps between code, user, and solution? That’s where good developers provide values 👨🏻‍💻✨

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What's going to happen to NVIDIA now that they've reached 3tn market cap? For the current employees and long timers... I've read stories of mid-level engineers who reportedly earned more than $60M via stock appreciation. Imagine the numbers for the more senior folks. How will NVIDIA keep folks around who are post-economic? And for all the new folks... The value proposition is complex. The company is the most valuable (by market cap) in the world. If they are heavily compensated via RSUs, the assumption is that there is significant remaining upside to be gained. It's incredibly difficult to continue orders of magnitude stock appreciation after reaching the absolute zenith... NVIDIA is an obvious tech darling - it looks and feels like a version of Google in the mid to late 2000's - but I'm really interested to see if the immense financial success of the stock will end up driving out the core talent group (eg, the long timers who are now mega rich) while also limiting access to new upstart talent who don't see a path to outsize financial success. Curious what others think!!

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The "Senior Engineer" title can be a trap. At Pi Tech, everyone is senior (7+ years of hardcore experience). Other dev shops call their devs "seniors" within 3 years of experience so they can charge more. Are there outliers? Sure. But, sorry to burst your bubble snowflake. Being a senior engineer isn’t just about coding skills. It’s about comprehending, maintaining, and managing extensive software systems in production. It’s about translating business needs into effective technical solutions. The real work lies in shaping and nurturing these massive systems, with code being just one facet of the entire picture. Senior engineers excel by seeing the bigger picture and ensuring the software aligns with evolving business goals.

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