Our background as software developers enables us to approach this task with unique experiences and industry knowledge, ideally suited to successfully match RoR talent with the growing number of businesses seeking it.

Our small team is based in historic Concord, Massachusetts, though we help companies throughout the United States and Canada fulfill their Ruby on Rails needs. We work on a simple contingency arrangement, typically 25% of a candidate’s first year compensation, and offer a prorated 90 day guarantee.

Our technical expertise and participation in the developer community helps us identify, evaluate, and qualify valuable RoR developers. We provide our candidates with job openings at exciting, growing businesses and work to find a match in work environment in addition to technical skill set. Our job submission page helps employers convey their corporate culture.

To learn more, visit our FAQ page or drop us a line.

For Employers

For Developers

Sample Experience:

What our clients say:

"Recruiters tend to treat developers as a commodity; they're about packaging us for what best suits their ends rather than our needs. Brian shatters this mold. Not only is he well versed in the specifics of Rails that are important to both you and the companies looking for developers, but he's only after what suits everyone. When we first spoke, he asked me to give him a week, and before the week was out I was interviewing with half a dozen companies that met my exact requirements 1500 miles away from me. When the process came to fruition, it was a win/win for both myself and my current employer."
Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Expert
- Jonathan Barket

"Brian was great to work with. I told him what ADS was looking for in a new employee and he brought us Chris, who has exceeded all of our expectations. If you need help finding qualified people and not be pressured, then definitely speak with Brian."
Top qualities: Personable , On Time , High Integrity
- Robert Dempsey
hired Brian as a Staffing in 2007

"Hi Brian! I just wanted to let you know that things are going great, and I'm really happy about this job you placed me in. Rock on!"
- Mike Mayo, Coupa

"By the way, I really do appreciate all of your help and encouragement throughout this process. Really you were a pleasure to deal with, unlike a lot of people that I was dealing with (i.e. HR, recruiters, etc).
- Haris Amin

"I'm really impressed with the fact that Brian listens and "gets it." I appreciate the level of expertise and respect that he demonstrates and have found that *every single person* who I've talked with who has worked with him feels the same way. Several times I've been told by other candidates and hiring managers that generally they (we, really) don't like to work with technical recruiters at all, but that Brian is an/the exception.

I've been very pleased with the opportunities that have been presented to me through him. They're consistent with what I've been seeking and want, which is in stark contrast to the results I've gotten with other recruiters who have tried to set me up with spammers and scumbags. I truly consider having been introduced to Brian as a blessing. When human cloning is possible, it'd be smart to clone him. It'd revolutionize the entire industry."
- Dan Tripp

"Brian [mirRoR principal] was honest, communicative and hardworking which is something truly hard to find in a recruiter."
- Topper Bowers

"MirRoR Placement helped me find an exciting job working with fun, smart people. Using other job sites was like trying to drink from a fire hose, but mirRoR made the process easier by matching me with high-quality positions."
- Aaron Suggs

We have been working with mirRoR placement for a couple of months, and in that time they have been great, sending us several qualified candidates that we would never have found on our own. It's a rough hiring market out there, we spent a couple of months on our own with little success. mirRoR has been a big help.
- Peter Stern

My previous dealings with headhunters haven't been good. They're very pushy and don't care much about the candidates or even their clients. Just about all of them don't even bother reading your resume or they're illiterate. Having said that, I found someone that is just the opposite of what I've been dealt with. Funny thing is, I wasn't even looking that aggressively. Brian Mariani of mirRorPlacement.com is a pleasant surprise in a field that is filled with scums. He actually read my resume, saw my websites, and took his time to discuss potential opportunities with both his clients and me. He also listened, a rare trait in modern day recruiters. I highly recommend mirRorPlacement.com if you're a Rubyhead/Railshead and want to venture out. You'll be pleasantly surprised. If you're interested in hiring a Rubyhead, contact Brian.
- Joon You

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you find us a great Java, C, Perl, etc developer?
At this time, our sole focus is placing Ruby on Rails developers.  We believe in doing one thing very well, rather than trying to be everything to everyone.

I’m a Java, C, Perl, etc ninja.  Can you help me find a job?
Yes!  While we only place developers into positions with a Ruby on Rails focus, some of our clients specifically request to see talented developers of any language, knowing that such people can often pick up RoR quickly and happily. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to get started first.

How do you find candidates?
As our own agile web development shop, we are actively involved in the growing RoR community.  As technologists, we rely on Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, social networks, and media sharing applications as emerging sources for qualified talent.

How do you evaluate candidates?
We use a variety of methods to review Ruby on Rails developers.  Oftentimes we rely on publicly available information from the RoR landscape, including blog posts, past projects, and open source developments to gauge a candidate’s level of expertise.  Job seekers will regularly speak to members of our internal rails team.  At the client’s request, we’ll have candidates navigate a “RoR obstacle course” that we’ve based on technology from Amazon’s EC2 service. Of course, finding a personality match is important too

How do I place a job order?
Just click submit a job at the top of this page and complete our graphical job order form.  The criteria illustrated on this page, along with your description, will help us convey the style and substance of the position to our candidates.

I am a Rails developer looking for work.  How can you help?
Please peruse the job listings on our site.  If a particular job interests you, just click “Apply for this position” under the description.  You’ll be asked for your name, email, phone number, resume, and most importantly, blog or web site.  You can also provide this information on our contact page and, if appropriate, will attempt to find you a position that matches your criteria.

mirRoR?
Our name encapsulates our one goal—to identify talented RoR developers whose abilities mirror the needs of our clients.