# Linux/Ruby Internship in Houston

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**Created:** [13 April 2006 16:19 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/linux-ruby-internship-in-houston/26639 "2006-04-13T16:19:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kevin\_Brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/73ab20/32.png) [@Kevin\_Brown](https://rubytalk.org/u/Kevin_Brown)\
**Post date:** [13 April 2006 16:19 UTC](https://rubytalk.org/t/linux-ruby-internship-in-houston/26639/1 "2006-04-13T16:19:23Z")

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Linux Journal ([http://www.linuxjournal.com](http://www.linuxjournal.com)) is hiring in the Houston area for  
a short term software engineering internship! We're currently implementing a  
new system to manage our subscription base and could use a hand. Length of  
employment would vary with your expertise in various subjects, but the  
following are a must:

- At least Junior level (completed 2nd year in university) studying software  
engineering or related field.  
- Strong proficiency in SQL. Experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.  
- Familiarity with Java or ability to be familiar before you start.  
- Strong self motivation. You'll be reporting to work each day at an office  
(in Houston), but your boss will be working with you from abroad. Therefore,  
you must be resourceful and largely be able solve your own problems with  
minimal guidance.  
- Fluent in English. Your boss will be bilingual (English/Spanish) but your  
customer is not.  
- Strong attention to detail. Lots of money will hinge on the things you do.  
You must be willing to double and triple check your work before submitting  
it, as we will largely trust you to do your job.  
- Sense of humor. We love our jobs, and we think you should love yours too.

Optional Skills:  
- Familiarity with Jasper Reports and iReport is a HUGE plus.  
- Proficiency in Ruby.  
- Web site design in Ruby (with Rails, nitro or plain ol' cgi), PHP, or  
another open source language.  
- Familiarity and ability to "whip things up" in Photoshop/Gimp in a pinch.

This is a paid position.

Term of employment is negotiable, largely depending on which skills of the  
above you have and how well you fit with the rest of the team, but would be a  
minimum of 1 - 3 months. Hours are also fairly flexible. I'd be happy to  
discuss specifics and address any needs or concerns you may have before you  
apply.

To apply, please send a résumé, description of why you should be our intern,  
and/or other things you think we might find helpful to Kevin Brown at  
[blargity@gmail.com](mailto:blargity@gmail.com).

Thanks! 🙂