[Discuss] Software Programmer Contract Position

[Darren Duncan]

I know its a job, but this is all targeting Windows, does anyone have a problem 
with this being posted to a Linux list for that reason? -- Darren Duncan

On 2020-01-31 8:49 a.m., Craig Miller wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a friend how has a small tech company which develops field data 
> collection devices/software. He is looking for another developer to help him out 
> on a contract basis.
> 
>     Thought you might be able to provide some direction in my search for a
>     programmer for a 4-6 month project.
> 
>     As you know we have some field data collection applications that were/are
>     developed/maintained for Windows CE devices.
>     We are going to port these applications to Windows 10 devices, and want to
>     make maximal use of the existing code which is basically C# front end with
>     GPCP (Component Pascal) back end.
> 
>     I have a firm who is currently maintaining the apps for WinCE (AOT
>     Technologies), and the programmer doing the work is great.  However, our
>     project is too small to allocate more than a few hours of his time a month,
>     and he mostly works on some government multi-year projects, which is as it
>     should be for AOT.
> 
>     So, we are trying to figure out how to hire another programmer who can work
>     full time for say 4-6 months under AOT's direction but be cost effective for
>     us.  I've resolved this down to 2 approaches.  Either fund a co-op term
>     project, or go offshore (India probably).  The latter worries me, as an
>     offshore resource is hard to manage productively without face-to-face
>     conversation.
> 
> Let me know if you are anyone you know is interested, and I'll put you in touch 
> with my friend.
> 
> Craig...