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by ccachor 3060 days ago
I'm not sure you parsed the description correctly. They're not looking for someone with a mere grasp on these technologies.

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* Deep understanding of front-end JavaScript development using libraries such as React, Angular, etc.

Deep understanding of means you know these frameworks and libraries well. If you know these libraries well, you're a front end developer. The title front end developer exists solely because people need to focus exclusively in this area because the job is both challenging and complex.

* Expert in CSS/HTML5

Ok, not too crazy. But I wouldn't expect the Bootstrap guys to know sysadmin tools.

* Deep understanding of development using either Python, Node, or Ruby

So in addition to deep understanding of the front end, we also want someone deeply skilled in a general purpose programming language. AFAIK you can't have a deep understanding without being deeply skilled.

* Desire to pursue AWS Development Certifications toward expert-level achievement

Ok, so sysadmin/devops guy.

* Experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Salt, Chef, or Puppet

Sysadmin/devops guy.

* A balance of technical, business, and social/emotional intelligence

Basically we want someone that can do it all. Don't let all those requirements break your confidence. Leave that imposter syndrome at home!

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I wouldn't say it's an unwillingness. It's just not realistic. There's a reason cardiology and neurology are separate fields.

This job description to me doesn't read as "we're looking for someone who's handy". They want three people for one job. To me it's a bit appalling.

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As long as they are willing to pay three salaries it should be OK.