http://www.thechange.com/jobs/1312/

Passionate about using technology for social change?! Want to be a part of the founding team of a promising start-up? If you are a self-motivated, entrepreneurial web developer then keep reading!

TheChange is a media platform for sustainability engagement, in a local context. People use our platform to shop, work and study for change while organizations use TheChange to connect with a highly targeted and motivated audience interested in their sustainability initiatives and opportunities. We launched TheChange.com on May 15th with the participation of over 50 of BC's leading sustainable companies and NGO's. We have big plans for future development. It's an exciting time to join our team!

As the back-end development lead you will be responsible for architecting, implementing and maintaining the back end functionality of our platform. You'll be responsible for various additional tasks including bug fixes, server troubleshooting and strategic technical input. You will work closely with our web design and marketing team members to develop and create a continually better customer experience. Growth and new challenges will be endless with this job as the company scales up at a continually faster pace.

This is not your regular 9 - 5 job. We are looking for someone who shares our vision, has an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic and is keen to be part of a start-up environment. If you are a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, and enjoy working in an agile and iterative development environment, then you’ll fit right in.

Please note: Our start-up is supported by a government program that funds innovative technology start-ups; this program requires that new hires are 30 years or younger and have post secondary education.

Recent graduates with a strong portfolio are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a related field
• 3+ years of demonstrated web development experience
• Strong working ability in PHP
• Strong working knowledge of MySQL and experience building scalable database driven web sites
• Experience using open source software and services
• Knowledge of MVC frameworks (CakePHP, Codeigniter, Elgg)
• Basic sysadmin skills for linux-based deployments
• E-commerce experience is preferred

Who you are

• Passionate about web technologies, usability and analytics
• Entrepreneurial spirit; you love iterating and shipping quickly and frequently
• Excited at the prospect of putting everything into your work
• A deep belief in learning through doing
• Excellent communicator with good project management skills
• Dedicated to constant refinement and improvement in every task you take on
• Understanding and interest in Web 2.0 concepts - social media, UGC, online communities
• You're innately driven to create web applications that users love

Bonus

• Previous start-up experience
• Experience with the Elgg framework
• Experience with social media integration (Facebook Connect, Twitter API etc.)

Why Join Us?

• Get involved with a start-up that has garnered early traction and grow with the company
• Lead technology development and use your skills to make a mark!
• We can offer a base salary and equity participation

We Want to Hear From You!
Please direct all inquiries and resumes to annalea@thechange.com. Please include links to previous projects!

We are seeking a PHP developer (or developers) having significant experience with:

• Joomla multi-site content management,
• multi server hosting solutions,
• news network development,
• creating feeds, RSS,
• CRM, etc.

Please contact jasonb@onarollmediainc.com for more information.

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.

For additional information, see our posting online at: http://www.junxionstrategy.com/about-us/job-opportunities/

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.

Gossamer Threads Inc. is a dynamic, small group of programmers that develop a wide range of web based software, and manage over 250 servers in our Vancouver data center. We currently have need for a talented senior php developer to help work on a variety of projects including one of the top 100 largest forums on the web.

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years of development experience in PHP including OO design and usage, PHP5, pecl, xcache, xdebug, zend optimizer.
• Experience in developing applications in clustered environments
• MySQL experience - query optimizing, replication, profiling, innodb.
• CSS/XHTML - able to implement design changes and hand craft validated pages.
• Javascript - able to work with xml requests and other web2.0 technologies.

The ideal candidate will be project oriented, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Occasional travel opportunities are also available.

This is a full time salaried position, including benefits, working out of our downtown Vancouver office. Our office takes up the 9th floor in the historic Suntower, conveniently located a block from skytrain. For more information on our company and office culture, be sure to visit:

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/corporate/
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/blog/

If working in tight-knit teams with a variety of different projects in a fun and informal environment interests you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email me at alex at gossamer-threads.com and include a resume, a code sample of recent work, and any URLs to sites you have worked on.

Gossamer Threads Inc. is a dynamic, small group of programmers that develop a wide range of web based software, and manage over 250 servers in our Vancouver data center. We currently have need for a talented senior php developer to help work on a variety of projects including one of the top 100 largest forums on the web.

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 3 years of development experience in PHP including OO design and usage, PHP5, pecl, xcache, xdebug, zend optimizer.
• Experience in developing applications in clustered environments
• MySQL experience - query optimizing, replication, profiling, innodb.
• CSS/XHTML - able to implement design changes and hand craft validated pages.
• Javascript - able to work with xml requests and other web2.0 technologies.

The ideal candidate will be project oriented, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Occasional travel opportunities are also available.

This is a full time salaried position, including benefits, working out of our downtown Vancouver office. Our office takes up the 9th floor in the historic Suntower, conveniently located a block from skytrain. For more information on our company and office culture, be sure to visit:

http://www.gossamer-threads.com/corporate/
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/blog/

If working in tight-knit teams with a variety of different projects in a fun and informal environment interests you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email me at alex at gossamer-threads.com and include a resume, a code sample of recent work, and any URLs to sites you have worked on.

We are looking for a PHP developer to join a small team of engineers who are architecting a high performance desktop linux platform. The ideal candidate will have experience working with new technologies and the desire to build a great platform that will change the world.

Experience developing using current web technologies such as AJAX, JSON and other Web 2.0 plumbing. Experience working in a service oriented architecture.

• 5+ years experience
• PHP, MySQL
• Mathematics, Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
• PHP Application Development
• AJAX, JSON and other Web 2.0 Plumbing(plus)
• Zend Framework or MVC architecture
• Scrum Development Process

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Orion at nexdesk dot com for further information.

We are looking for a PHP developer to join a small team of engineers who are architecting a high performance desktop linux platform. The ideal candidate will have experience working with new technologies and the desire to build a great platform that will change the world.

Experience developing using current web technologies such as AJAX, JSON and other Web 2.0 plumbing. Experience working in a service oriented architecture.

• 5+ years experience
• PHP, MySQL
• Mathematics, Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
• PHP Application Development
• AJAX, JSON and other Web 2.0 Plumbing(plus)
• Zend Framework or MVC architecture
• Scrum Development Process

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Orion at nexdesk dot com for further information.