Summary:
Freelancers Union, a national non-profit organization, represents the needs and concerns of today’s independent workforce through advocacy, information and service. We are passionate about our mission to improve working life for independent workers - a community representing 30% of the U.S workforce. And we’re the people behind all those insurance ads with the beehive that you see on the New York subways.

We are seeking well-rounded and experienced Web Developers to create and maintain various online products and services. We work with a diverse set of technologies and our projects span multiple domains - from health insurance to political action.

You should have experience with:

• Python, Java or PHP5
• Javascript, HTML, and CSS
• Database design and SQL
• (Obviously!) Developing for the web (working knowledge of HTTP, caching, sessions, etc.)
• Developing in a Linux environment
• Administering web servers (specifically Apache or Lighttpd)

It would be great if you also knew about:

• Application deployment and maintenance with Make, Maven, setuptools, and simple shell scripts
• Frameworks like web.py, Django, Restlet, and Spring
• Back-end queuing/messaging - ActiveMQ
• Progressive enhancement techniques / graceful degradation

Lastly, you'll get special consideration if:

• you are an electronic toy instrument virtuoso
• you can make a delicious grilled cheese
• you have uncanny accuracy with Nerf weapons

To Apply:
If we sound like an organization in which you can develop and thrive, please email your resume with a cover letter including salary requirement to: technojob@freelancersunion.org. Resumes without cover letter/salary requirement will not be considered.

Our offices are located in DUMBO, one stop in Brooklyn off the A, C or F and one block from the East River and Fulton-Ferry State Park.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.freelancersunion.org/