Who We Are
Junxion Strategy is a full-service communications and consulting firm committed to community involvement, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Since our founding more than 10 years ago, we've guided, branded and supported high-profile projects that build stronger communities, protect our environment, and promote social justice.
Position and Duties
Web Developer:
You will work with a multi-player web team.
You are good with people, and have the ability to work on a team.
You are committed to sustainability.
You are looking for a full-time on-location position.
Duties:
Input on user interfaces, develop HTML and CSS pages from design compositions, converting the code into templates for open source CMS such as Drupal and WordPress. Developing and enhancing open source CMS applications with module and plug-in integration. Using shared hosting control panels in the production of client projects, primarily for a LAMP environment. Related web development, production, and maintenance duties as required.
Skills Required:
A track record of successful interactive projects with 2-4 years experience building accessible and semantically-coded web user interfaces. Demonstrable experience with open source CMS and blogging applications for professional clients. Very strong to expert CSS, XHTML, javascript and/or AJAX skills, and intermediate to advanced PHP and SQL skills to work with common open source templating systems, plug-ins and modules. You develop primarily for a LAMP environment but are familiar enough with Windows/SQLServer if necessary. Core understanding of accessible design principles and user experience principles, interaction design and information architecture.
Compensation:
This is a 4-6 month in-house contract position beginning March 24, 2008. Regular 37.5 hours/week with competitive hourly rate for qualified candidates.
To apply:
Please send cover letter about using the web to forward sustainability, resume and 4-5 URLs to info[at]junxionstrategy.com by March 19, 2008. No calls or drop-bys, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Vancouver based Engine Digital is seeking an immediate, in-house, contract-based LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) programmer to assist with current web and application based projects.
We provide award-winning web development and interaction marketing to an international client list spanning Entertainment, Residential and Resort Real Estate, Consumer Goods, and Services.
You have 5+ years experience working within a team environment, developing defined web system and application project requirements on time and on budget. Your skill set will be measured alongside your aptitude to take ownership and provide innovation. Your workload will include both new developments and modifications to existing build outs - you should be comfortable writing code from scratch, or making revisions to pre-developed functions. You'll be responsible for various additional tasks including bug fixes, server troubleshooting, and technical strategic input.
This is a 3-month contract with an option for full-time employment. Applicants must have proven track record with LAMP-based web application planning, development, and documentation. Applicants should be well versed in Content Management functionality and interfacing.
This is a full-time, in-house position; applicants must live in, or be willing to relocate to the Vancouver area. International candidates will be considered.
To apply, send email to people[a]enginedigital[dot]com with PDF cover letter and resume, 3-5 recent URLs w/ description of personal contribution for each. If you have an online portfolio or blog, please send those URLs along too.
As the successful applicant, you have a mixed skill set consisting of both a Linux systems administration and PHP software development. You have experience deploying, administering and maintaining Linux based web and database servers. You are able to design and build dynamic database driven web applications using open source resources. You are eager to work in a results driven environment and have excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
Key Accountabilities
Development
PHP development of PostgreSQL and MySQL database driven web applications in a Linux environment
Support and refine existing web applications
Systems
Linux server administration supporting the following applications:
Apache
MySQL and PostgreSQL
Asterisk PBX
Working with the Sr. Systems Administrator to maintain office network infrastructure including:
Firewalls
Development servers
Exchange
Open LDAP
Asterisk phone system
XP and Ubuntu user workstations
Team Support
Receiving and responding to technical questions and providing support to non-technical team members in a respectful, accurate and thorough manner
Communicating regularly with the Manager of Technology to ensure complete understanding of how projects and tasks are to be prioritized
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 2-3 years dynamic web site development applications/programming experience in PHP, working in a Linux environment
Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with clean HTML and form design layout
Strong database knowledge using MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
Experience administrating Apache web servers (SSL, vhost, 10+ million hits/day)
Understanding of common network security exploits and their remedies
Understanding of NFS and Samba file services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly report to managers and to coordinate well with other technical and business development team members
Preferred Skills and Experience
Knowledge of SIP VoIP systems a strong asset, particularly Asterisk PBX systems
SQL application and database performance tuning
Experience administrating a Linux, Red Hat or Fedora network
Subversion
Hardware and software RAID
Geo-IP/DNS
To apply, please email cover letter and resume referencing "Intermediate Developer/Systems Administrator" outlining why you want to join the Neverblue Media team and salary expectations to: careers@neverbluemedia.com.
We would like to thank all applicants for your interest however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Recruitment for this position will be ongoing until we find the most suitable candidate.
