[jgaxn]

As a self-taught, formerly inexperienced programmer, my advice to you is to apply. In the early stages of a programming career, you want to try to get a job you're underqualified for. That's where you will grow the most. Don't be scared off by what it says in the job posting. I've never met all the qualifications of any job I've ever gotten.

[Teichopsia]

Thanks :)

[kirushik]

"Just apply and let us sort that out" was exactly the advice I was going to give you.

Basically: you never know what exactly the team on the other side is looking for. They might try to convey that the best possible way in those 2-3 paragraphs the "Typical Job Description" format allows them, and still fail. Or they might even not try that, because of some weird internal political reasons, or just a lack of job-posting skill, or plain unwillingness to bother.

So, consequently, the only reliable way for you to know if they're looking for a person with your skillset or not — is to apply.

[Teichopsia]

Thanks. Perhaps it's a matter of rolling dice to see what life has in store for me. Thanks for the reply.