Yes, we’re in a recession – but even so – I can’t imagine any really strong C++ developer with a Bachelor’s Degree in CS or Engineering from any non-diploma mill would ever consider this job or contracting agency’s “benefits:”
Company: Populus Group LLC
Job Location: Redmond, WA 98073
Salary/Wages: USD 22.00
Position Type: Full Time -Temporary
Job Category: Program Management
Populus Group is currently recruiting for a Program Manager position in Redmond, WA. The position is a contract position that is to last for one year and looking to hire immediately.
Required Skills:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Must have experience in C++ and C#
- Project Experience required.
Populus Group offers a wide spectrum of job opportunities for both active and passive job seekers. When you put your resume online or apply to a job posting on Thingamajob, a recruiter matches your experience with one of our many opportunities. If your experience meets the job‘s objectives, a recruiter will contact you to prepare you for the interview and get you in the employment seat.
Wow. That hourly pay rate wouldn’t cover rent, food, gas, and a new college graduate’s student loan payments for that B.S.C.S degree they’re requiring.
Amazed, I looked up other Populus Group LLC job postings on Monster. Based based on the specific locations of their Seattle-area tech-related job postings, I suspect their client is Microsoft.
If so – either Microsoft is really trying to drive down software engineering pay here; or the Populus Group is trying for an extremely lucrative agency markup percentage.
Either way – I wish them luck in staffing this job. <G>.
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