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Experienced Developers Wanted (Austin)

Thu, 07/08/2010 - 15:27
Austin Software Architects is an Austin based software development company searching for developers who are looking for a great opportunity that provides the ability to work remotely. ASA offers great pay and a flexible working schedule for the right developers. We currently have several positions open.

ASA has been building custom systems since 2005. Our founders possess development experience that extends 15 years prior to that. We provide high quality software development services and have created significant customizations for a variety of industries including entertainment, high tech companies, marketing firms, manufacturing, design, real estate, and more.

Required Skills

5+ years of experience with the following:
• AJAX
• CSS
• Javascript
• PHP
• MySQL
• Linux
• HTML
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, self-starter attitude and desire to exceed client expectations at every opportunity

Pluses

• SugarCRM Development
• iPhone Development
• Flash Development
• Graphic Design Experience
• Knowledge of cloud computing
• Experience with web services

These positions are full-time with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The position requires weekly visits to our offices for project meetings, but provides the ability work remotely from home. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a listing of specific development skills, links to example work with details of the specific tasks completed for that project. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the web, is detail oriented, a true team player and has a great sense of humor. You will need to be able to solve problems creatively and communicate your ideas to others electronically and in presentations. Candidates must be Austin based.

All applicants will be required to pass a skill certification test before working on any projects.

Drupal Developer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Tue, 06/29/2010 - 14:55

Jackson River is seeking an experienced Drupal developer with a broad range of skills primarily in a LAMP environment to join our dynamic, growing technology team. Experience with Drupal implementations, module development, and themeing are essential. This position is ideal for a developer with 3+ years experience in Web development and 2+ years experience working with Drupal.Our fast-paced work environment requires practical thinking, flexibility and a commitment to excellence. This position is in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Austin TX. Extremely skilled developers outside of those areas may be considered, but our office locations are preferred.

About Jackson River

Jackson River is a growing, stable, profitable, virtual company that works with select influential non-profit organizations. The Web/Drupal Developer position is an integral part of the Jackson River team, involved in multiple ongoing projects and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Drupal based CMS sites from start to finish
  • Develop custom Drupal modules as necessary
  • Work with other members of the Jackson River team on systems integration and CRM implementations (CiviCRM, Salesforce.com, Etc)
  • Produce standards compliant Drupal themes from PSD files and style guides
  • Provide excellent customer service while delivering high quality technology solutions

Key Skills/Requirements

  • 2+ years professional PHP experience in a LAMP environment
  • Experience working with Web Services, APIs, etc
  • Excellent HTML, JavaScript, JSON/AJAX, and CSS skills
  • Ability to create Drupal themes from scratch based on PSDs
  • Experience with a relational database system such as MySQL or MS SQL Server
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow through
  • Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
  • Personality

For more information or to apply, please send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com.

Drupal Web Producer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Tue, 06/29/2010 - 14:54

Jackson River is looking for a Web Producer to assist and lead on a wide variety of online technology consulting and implementation projects. You will work with a very talented, skilled, and passionate team on technology projects ranging from open source CMS implementations to organization wide technology initiatives.  While doing so, you get to work with some of the most influential and respected progressive nonprofit organizations and foundations. This is an ideal role for an entry level developer or expert Webmaster.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work daily in the Drupal CMS creating new views, content types, and updating site themes.
  • Manage day to day interactions with clients on Website Implementations, integrations, and other technology consulting projects
  • Provide production level work on SaaS and open source technologies, such as Convio, Kintera, SalesForce.com, Drupal and other web based CMS and CRM solutions
  • Provide client trainings and documentation on CMS and CRM systems solutions
  • Assist with implementation of Salesforce and other CRM systems
  • Provide clients the highest level of customer service at every step in the process

Key Skills/Requirements

  • Excellent client service skills
  • Excellent organization skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to participate in multiple client engagements at once, while delivering  unparalleled customer service along the way
  • Ability to switch gears quickly without sacrificing quality in a high volume, task oriented environment
  • 2+ years with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript
  • 1-2 years experience with PHP or other programming language
  • 1+ years experience with Drupal CMS (other open source systems a plus)
  • Familiarity with CMS, optimization across browsers and platforms
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow thru, ability to work independently with little to no supervision, and an excellent sense of humor are required
Helpful Skills/Requirements
  • Experience with Email Service Providers, email marketing and HTML email coding
  • Experience with Salesforce.com and other CRM platforms
  • Non-profit or political campaign experience welcomed
  • Passion for technology and a desire to expand upon existing technical skill
Salary is commensurate with experience. Send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com

Ruby Lane: Software Engineer, Web

Wed, 06/23/2010 - 10:57
Telecommute contract-to-hire position.

Position is 100% Telecommute. Occasional business travel will be
required.

U.S.-based applicants must reside in one of these States: CA, FL, GA,
IL, OK, PA, TN, TX. Applicants from the United Kingdom are also
welcome.

Ruby Lane is the premier online source for Antiques & Art, Vintage
Collectibles, and Jewelry, hosting over 2,000 individually owned
online sellers from around the world. In this niche market, we enjoy
an excellent level of brand loyalty and rely on highly automated
systems and excellent customer service as part of our success. Our
staff is spread out across the U.S. and in Europe and Asia, most of
whom are virtual single-person satellites.

We're looking for an exceptional senior Software Engineer to be
responsible for front-end architecting, designing, and implementing of
next generation web applications, along with maintaining the current
code base. You should also enjoy working with minimal supervision, and
in a flexible, low key, informal atmosphere. Work is usually project
based and extends from design through implementation, roll-out,
bugfixes, and documentation. If that's you, read on:

The ideal candidate is a reliable self-starter, goal-oriented,
self-disciplined, and has the ability to wear many hats while working
in a very small, but established and dynamic company.

Responsibilities:

* Maintain current code base and technologies.
* Analyze current and new product requirements.
* Collaborate on design.
* Implement solutions using TCL, HTML with CSS,
Javascript/AJAX/jQuery, PHP, Flash and XML.
* Write comprehensive documentation.

Requirements:

* BS or MS in Computer Science or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of designing and implementing mission-critical web solutions.
* Able to hand code HTML and CSS. Able to use CSS exclusively
for decoration and positioning.
* Highly skilled with JavaScript and DOM. AJAX and Flash experience
are a big plus.
* Familiar with UNIX/Linux development environment.
* Familiar with Subversion and source code version control concepts.
* Knowledge of webservers (Apache, AOLserver) and relational databases
(IBM Solid, MySQL).
* Programming/scripting ability (bash, TCL, PHP, etc).
* Articulate, with good writing skills.
* Maintain a calm, professional demeanor and work well with others.
* Comfortable working in a small work group environment, as well as
on your own.
* Desire for long term employment or commitment.
* Preference in developing for stable environments rather than
bleeding-edge ones.
* Familiar with, and enjoy the dynamics of e-commerce.


If you have the above qualifications and you'd like to to be part of
our team of fun, creative people we invite you to contact us. Those
looking for a traditional corporate setting need not apply, nor anyone
with back to back short term positions on their resume. Candidates
should be available to interview in San Francisco or South West
Florida.

In the interest of efficiency and because of the varied word
processing programs, please do not send your submission as an
attachment to your email. Instead, please paste your resume and cover
letter into the body of the email itself and send to
jobs1@rubylane.com. If your resume is available on the web in another
format, please include a link in your email. Please include examples
of your work. Your cover letter is key in helping us understand
whether you're a good fit for the position--length should not be a
concern.

About Ruby Lane
Founded in 1998, Ruby Lane, Inc. is a closely held, established
California Corporation and offers flexible work hours and location
with competitive salary. For employees, not contractors, we offer
company paid medical insurance, 401(K), profit sharing, and paid
vacation/holidays.

PHP/MySQL Developer (Central Texas)

Thu, 06/17/2010 - 08:59
We have been a web design firm in Austin for 18 years and we are looking to add a part-time contract programmer for projects, specifically with PHP/MySQL application development and database. We are looking for someone with excellent skills and a very good and proven record of time management of one’s self.

These projects need proper planning, creative programming, and optimized usage of database resources. You will be developing web apps, administration modules, developing & debugging small to medium sized web sites.

Location: Telecommuting within the Austin, Texas area with progress reports. There will be strategy meetings that must be attended via by phone or Skype, and once in a great while in person.

General programming experience with PHP/mySQL and site development experience is required for this job, as well as experience developing and maintaining websites built with CakePHP and CodeIgniter frameworks. Experience with Flash and XML, and installing/working with Slideshow Pro is preferred.

**MOST IMPORTANTLY** must be able to deliver on time customer deliverables. Everyone says they can; very few do. This means some in the past end up not managing their time well, this affects our reputation and the work we attract which will affect the work you get.

Compensation to be determined, the range for this position is $40-60 per hour. We MUST have samples of your work and references. If you do not have these do not bother to contact us and read below. We want people from Texas (no companies please, we want an individual). Please be ready to show proof of residency for this position.

Minimum Requirements:
• 2-3 solid years of PHP experience
• Experience with CakePHP and CodeIgniter frameworks
• Web application development experience
• Knowledge of MySQL required
• Some Apache/Linux knowledge required
• HTML/CSS/DHTML experience
• Knowledge and ability to work with XML as well as Ajax applications
• Creative problem-solving skills

Other helpful skills include:
• Testing experience
• Experience with other web technologies, including Flash Actionscript
• Experience with JavaScript

Director of Engineering for Large-scale, Web Services Startup

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 16:21
Want to join a stealth Web company at the beginning of the story? Our CEO is recognized as one of the Web's most successful entrepreneurs, supported by a highly experienced early-stage team, and backed by an amazing roster of A-list investors. If you know what it means to work in a startup, if you want an opportunity to shape rather than inherit a corporate culture, and if you can prove you've got the chops, we want you at the table.

As Director of Engineering at this fast-paced and dynamic startup, you will be called on to wear many hats. You'll need to get your hands dirty. You will need to rely on your proven experience in building and leading effective teams. You will be foundational to the company's rapid growth and market success, as you guide your teams to success in delivering world class software for our core functionality and Web services that are fast, scalable, reliable, and secure.

You'll take responsibility for growing several development teams into a highly productive engineering machine. You'll hire and mentor a variety of skill sets, empower individuality, and govern best practices along the way. You will oversee development teams in a Agile (or Agile-like) environment, and will play a key role in the selection and adoption of processes, tools, and practices.

Deep experience using Agile development practices to build and deploy large-scale, consumer-facing Web sites built on a Service Oriented Architecture is required. Other necessary experiences include management of development teams of 10-30 members; working knowledge of Python, Java, MySQL, PHP, and JS; familiarity with and openness to modern inter-service communication methods, NoSQL trends, queuing technologies, and unit-testing frameworks; and successful management of integrations with a variety of third-party APIs. Experience in the online advertising industry will be valuable.

At our company, the standard "outstanding written and oral communication skills" is more than lip service. Our team is geographically distributed and you will work from your own (home) office. To survive you'll need to excel at remote collaboration, unfailingly express yourself in voice, chat, and asynchronous text communications, and exceed all expectations of productivity while doing so. As a prominent leader, you'll need the patience and insight to bring out these qualities in your team members and motivate them to their fullest potential.

We're looking for a superstar that will help shape our growing culture. To get past our spam filter, send your resume, a list of anywhere we might find your work (twitter, blog, open source, published sources, etc.) or recommendations, and tell us why you're the right person for *this* job.

Senior Python Software Engineer at Startup

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 15:33
Want to join a stealth Web company at the beginning of the story? Our CEO is recognized as one of the Web's most successful entrepreneurs, supported by a highly experienced early-stage team, and backed by an amazing roster of A-list investors. If you know what it means to work in a startup, if you want an opportunity to shape rather than inherit a corporate culture, and if you can prove you've got the chops, we want you at the table.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be an integral member of the small team that designs and implements our highly scalable Web services. Your track record and commitment to clean, documented, extensible code, your experience in SOA, and your dedication to test-driven development will make you feel at home in this fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You're building the backbone for all our products, connecting the Ux services with hybrid data storage solutions. You'll need proven experience contributing to selection of tools, establishing standards and practices, working with and establishing requirements, documenting as you go, and collaborating with distributed teams. Development of highly scaled and high-availability services, extensive experience with test-driven development in Python, and familiarity with modern RPC methods, queueing protocols, and NoSQL storage solutions are also required. Experience with Agile development practices, Java, scalable information retrieval technologies, and the advertising industry are significant advantages.

At our company, the standard "outstanding written and oral communication skills" is more than lip service. Our team is geographically distributed and you will work from your own (home) office. To survive you'll need to excel at remote collaboration, unfailingly express yourself in voice, chat, and asynchronous text communications, and exceed all expectations of productivity while doing so.

We're looking for superstars that will both integrate into and help shape our growing culture. To get past our spam filter, send your resume, a list of anywhere we might find your work (twitter, blog, open source, published sources, etc.) or recommendations, and tell us why you're the right person for *this* job.

Sr Web Developer to Join Startup WebDev Team, PHP and/or JS

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 12:19
Want to join a stealth Web company at the beginning of the story? Our CEO is recognized as one of the Web's most successful entrepreneurs, supported by a highly experienced early-stage team, and backed by an amazing roster of A-list investors. If you know what it means to work in a startup, if you want an opportunity to shape rather than inherit a corporate culture, and if you can prove you've got the chops, we want you at the table.

As a Senior Web Developer, you will have a chance to put your stamp on the Web, working on the part of our products closest to our users. Your genius and deep Web development experience will leverage scalable, reliable Web services to support our modern, reliable, fast Web experience. You will make it look easy.

Your stunning expertise with PHP (PHP in a LAMP environment, cache tools and strategies, current RPC methods, JSON, and MVC frameworks), artisan's mastery of JavaScript (JS, CSS, HTML, DOM scripting, and JSON ), or -- dare we hope? -- both is required. Extensive experience building cross-browser solutions for large-scale, consumer-facing sites with an attention to code optimization, design principles, and documentation is also required. Experience in the online advertising space and familiarity with Agile development practices give you a distinct edge.

At our company, the standard "outstanding written and oral communication skills" is more than lip service. Our team is geographically distributed and you will work from your own (home) office. To survive you'll need to excel at remote collaboration, unfailingly express yourself in voice, chat, and asynchronous text communications, and exceed all expectations of productivity while doing so.

We're looking for superstars that will both integrate into and help shape our growing culture. To get past our spam filter, send your resume, a list of anywhere we might find your work (twitter, blog, open source, published sources, etc.) or recommendations, and tell us why you're the right person for *this* job.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 12:10

Early stage startup is searching for a smart, highly motivated, entrepreneurial software engineer.

For instructions on how to apply for this position please read this posting carefully and follow the instructions in the relevant section below.

About Somarus, Inc.
Somarus is a leading provider of web based B2B sales and marketing solutions using a proprietary social media paradigm. Our solution creates a unique and inexpensive, marketing channel by turning ordinary sales teams into dynamic, self-sustaining, sales communities. Target markets include B2B professional service firms (large consulting practices, Engineering, Legal, …) and High-Tech (Hardware, Software,…), I.E. any firm that offers a complex, high ticket, B2B service or product.

The Opportunity:
We need a talented VP Engineering/CTO who will direct software development, quality assurance and infrastructure for a SaaS solution that is targeted at many of the best known companies in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Our turnkey service provides a SaaS based b2b sales automation solution based on a proprietary adaptation of social media. We combine/integrate four functional areas to create a social media b2b sales process that any firm can use to implement a highly effective, low-cost, web based sales and marketing channel. We have chosen WordPress as our core CMS.

We are looking for the right person handle all the technical aspects of developing and delivering our service. At first the role will be hands-on, although we expect our CTO to build and manage a team as we grow. We expect the CTO to be (become) a WordPress and cloud computing expert.

Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in a web development role
- Experience in web calendaring systems, CMS (WordPress), and web database apps is a must
- Experience in architecting critical non-stop cloud based 24x7 apps
- Some familiarity integrating cloud apps with Salesforce.com or other CRM applications
- Decent UI HTML/Design skills
- Computer Science degree (BS, MS, or PhD) preferred but not required
- Hands on experience with PHP, Java/JSP, Ruby, AJAX, MySQL

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration for this position, please do the following:

1. Go to www.somarus.com and get a feel for our company and its services.
2. Email (by clicking above) us your resume discussing why you think you will excel at Somarus.
3. Schedule a time to speak with our CEO by clicking “BookNow” on our website.

Video Site Opportunity for Top PHP Developer

Sat, 06/12/2010 - 00:05
About MeFeedia
MeFeedia is a top video search site and video advertising platform. Our video site, mefeedia.com, grown organically to over 5 million unique visitors a month. Our All Player platform accumulates over 50M video ad impressions a month and growing rapidly. Profitable as of Q3 2009 and looking to expand our engineering team.

Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced PHP + MySQL + JQuery developer with a passion for web video. Lots of exciting projects to work on such as:
* mefeedia.com site
* Our core Video Search engine and API
* All Player video advertising platform
* iPhone OS 3.0 and Android 2.2 development
* HTML5 initiatives

Basically, we need someone who isn't afraid to dive into new projects and new technologies.

Required Skills
* Ability to produce top products, not just code.
* Strong experience developing in PHP
* Strong experience in JavaScript, preferably JQuery
* MySQL expertise
* Experience with high volume, scalable sites
* API experience - both producing Web-based APIs and consuming APIs
* Preferably, some experience with Mobile web development (iPhone, Android)

Drupal Developer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Fri, 06/11/2010 - 15:06

Jackson River is seeking an experienced Drupal developer with a broad range of skills primarily in a LAMP environment to join our dynamic, growing technology team. Experience with Drupal implementations, module development, and themeing are essential. This position is ideal for a developer with 3+ years experience in Web development and 2+ years experience working with Drupal.Our fast-paced work environment requires practical thinking, flexibility and a commitment to excellence. This position is in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Austin TX. Extremely skilled developers outside of those areas may be considered, but our office locations are preferred.

About Jackson River

Jackson River is a growing, stable, profitable, virtual company that works with select influential non-profit organizations. The Web/Drupal Developer position is an integral part of the Jackson River team, involved in multiple ongoing projects and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Drupal based CMS sites from start to finish
  • Develop custom Drupal modules as necessary
  • Work with other members of the Jackson River team on systems integration and CRM implementations (CiviCRM, Salesforce.com, Etc)
  • Produce standards compliant Drupal themes from PSD files and style guides
  • Provide excellent customer service while delivering high quality technology solutions

Key Skills/Requirements

  • 2+ years professional PHP experience in a LAMP environment
  • Experience working with Web Services, APIs, etc
  • Excellent HTML, JavaScript, JSON/AJAX, and CSS skills
  • Ability to create Drupal themes from scratch based on PSDs
  • Experience with a relational database system such as MySQL or MS SQL Server
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow through
  • Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
  • Personality

For more information or to apply, please send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com.

Drupal Web Producer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Fri, 06/11/2010 - 15:03

Jackson River is looking for a Web Producer to assist and lead on a wide variety of online technology consulting and implementation projects. You will work with a very talented, skilled, and passionate team on technology projects ranging from open source CMS implementations to organization wide technology initiatives.  While doing so, you get to work with some of the most influential and respected progressive nonprofit organizations and foundations. This is an ideal role for an entry level developer or expert Webmaster.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work daily in the Drupal CMS creating new views, content types, and updating site themes.
  • Manage day to day interactions with clients on Website Implementations, integrations, and other technology consulting projects
  • Provide production level work on SaaS and open source technologies, such as Convio, Kintera, SalesForce.com, Drupal and other web based CMS and CRM solutions
  • Provide client trainings and documentation on CMS and CRM systems solutions
  • Assist with implementation of Salesforce and other CRM systems
  • Provide clients the highest level of customer service at every step in the process

Key Skills/Requirements

  • Excellent client service skills
  • Excellent organization skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to participate in multiple client engagements at once, while delivering  unparalleled customer service along the way
  • Ability to switch gears quickly without sacrificing quality in a high volume, task oriented environment
  • 2+ years with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript
  • 1-2 years experience with PHP or other programming language
  • 1+ years experience with Drupal CMS (other open source systems a plus)
  • Familiarity with CMS, optimization across browsers and platforms
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow thru, ability to work independently with little to no supervision, and an excellent sense of humor are required
Helpful Skills/Requirements
  • Experience with Email Service Providers, email marketing and HTML email coding
  • Experience with Salesforce.com and other CRM platforms
  • Non-profit or political campaign experience welcomed
  • Passion for technology and a desire to expand upon existing technical skill
Salary is commensurate with experience. Send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com

PHP | MYSQL | HTML | CSS | Javascript Developer (Westlake - Austin)

Fri, 06/11/2010 - 10:04
We're a professional web development company looking for long-term contract or full-time web developers. We're seeking experienced individuals who can begin to contribute quickly. As part of our team, you’ll work with a great group of people in comfortable offices located in a tree filled office park in Westlake off Bee Caves Road. You’ll fit in well if you:
  • Like to be challenged. We think that challenge is good for us a company and each of us as individuals. You will grow.
  • Have a sense of humor, and take what you do seriously.
  • Enjoy a self-imposed need to excel.
  • Like to speak up with good ideas, argue for them, and have them implemented if they win the day, while accepting graciously if they don’t.
  • Like to learn, and can take the professional, respectful critiques necessary for learning.
  • Like to teach, and can offer the professional, respectful critiques necessary for learning.
We have a solid client list, and we partner with some of the leading branding and design shops in Austin. We’re a learning organization – we like to take on varied and interesting projects, incorporating all that’s new and robust in the open source frontier. We get hired because we’re as passionate about our clients’ businesses as they are. We become truly collaborative partners, using our extensive business, systems, database and programming experience to build intelligent, creative, and robust applications. You will use your business, analysis and programming skills on an interesting variety of projects to develop:
  • customized content management systems
  • extranet applications
  • database driven portfolio sites
  • e-businesses
  • internet communities
  • professional brochure sites, and
  • ecommerce sites with complex autoresponder and electronic delivery requirements.
Please send your resume and salary requirements or hourly rate, and let us know if you're interested in full time permanent or contract employment.

C# .NET web programmer (San Antonio)

Tue, 06/08/2010 - 12:31
Small San Antonio marketing firm with a rich history in successful web development is looking for an experienced programmer.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in:

  • The Microsoft Platform, consisting of ASP.NET 2.0 (C# specific), MS SQL design/data engineering and MS SQL Server administration - this is a required skill for the role.
  • Working knowledge and/or willingness to work in Unix Platform (i.e. Ruby on Rails / Django / PHP 5 and MySQL).
  • Some basic system administration will be required as well for an IIS environment.

We have a relaxed, but equally high-end quality work ethic - you'll be working with notably skilled people. For the right person, you will handle existing online development services, as well as developing new code.

The ideal person would be someone with experience deploying websites in C#, has deployed some sites in open source, and is either wanting a better opportunity.

What we don't want:
  • If you are a placement firm, please DO NOT contact us - we will post and/or seek you out if we cannot find someone through our own methods
  • If you are a full-bown System Administrator who dabbles in, or wants to do programming, this will not work for this position.
  • We will consider freelancer/subcontractor, but you must live in the San Antonio/Austin area.

Ruby on Rails (Austin)

Mon, 06/07/2010 - 09:40
We're looking for talented ruby on rails engineers to augment our great Austin team. We have a variety of high-impact positions available for over 10 different consumer internet and client-facing projects. We need front-end, back-end and in-between engineers and we're looking for all experience levels. If you don't already rock (but want to) expect to go through an intense indoctrination period. If you're a rock star, we have plenty of challenging problems that I'm sure you'll find fulfilling.

CS/Mathematics degree required OR 3+ years of relevant experience.

If you're interested in hearing more, please send your qualifications in the body of an email, attn: Ryan Koonce. Please do not send attachments.



Two (2) Flash Engineers for Social Games

Thu, 06/03/2010 - 16:34
Do you have what it takes to join our team of industry leading game designers, artists, and engineers? We're looking for talented flash developers to contribute to our browser-based games. Candidates should be savvy developers who have the right mix of skills, talent, and experience to create high quality and addictive gameplay.

Please include examples of your work when applying!

Responsibilities
• Develop data-driven web-based games (single and multiplayer) using ActionScript 3 and Flex
• Ensure a robust, clean, bug-free user experience (extremely high attention to detail is a must!)
• Create clean, well-documented, and extensible code

Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of Flash, ActionScript, and/or Flex experience (game development experience preferred)
• Extremely strong AS3 skills a must
• Experience using Eclipse IDE with FDT3 (or similar)
• Familiarity with mxmlc application compiler (or similar)
• Understanding and experience with PureMVC framework
• Strong communications and planning skills

We are a two-plus year old, profitable game company and we are growing. Our clients include some of the best in the business such as Disney, Playdom and Zynga; we develop our own IP as well. Our team consists of seasoned veterans from throughout the game industry and hot young talent as well from companies such as Blizzard and Slide.

• We are located in Walnut Creek California (near SF) but you don’t need to be
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Contract positions available too

Please send us a resume, examples of your work we can reference (links or attached files), and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us why this job is perfect for you and what sets you apart. Finally, your cover letter MUST include your compensation requirements as well.

Software Engineer, Growth (Front End) (Austin)

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 13:45
Our development cycle is extremely fast, and we've built tools to keep it that way. It's common to write code and have it running on the live site today. If you work for us, you will be able to make an immediate impact to our bottom line profit.

We're a stealth startup in San Francisco that's moving to Las Vegas. We build complex advertising processes and monetize websites and search queries better than anybody else.

Why we need you:

Design and implement front-end features that improve user acquisition, activation, and engagement.
Work with data analytics and marketing to brainstorm and prioritize project ideas and get them done.
Code primarily in PHP, Javascript, HTML & CSS
Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems
Identify and address performance bottlenecks
Identify and communicate best practices for front-end engineering

Requirements

B.A./B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field
Rapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Extremely detail oriented. Strives for pixel perfect implementation in all browsers
Unmistakable passion for user interfaces
Expert knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)
Experience with scripting languages (PHP, Python, Perl, etc.)
Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable code for UI components
Experience working with HTML/CSS/JS in high-performance environments
3+ years of experience building web applications

Bonus

Experience building complicated workflows
Successful self-started personal projects
Experience with Ruby on Rails
Optimization of relational databases and SQL

Please respond with your resume and a message about yourself. No headhunters or coding shops.

Drupal Web Producer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:27

Jackson River is looking for a Web Producer to assist and lead on a wide variety of online technology consulting and implementation projects. You will work with a very talented, skilled, and passionate team on technology projects ranging from open source CMS implementations to organization wide technology initiatives.  While doing so, you get to work with some of the most influential and respected progressive nonprofit organizations and foundations. This is an ideal role for an entry level developer or expert Webmaster.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work daily in the Drupal CMS creating new views, content types, and updating site themes.
  • Manage day to day interactions with clients on Website Implementations, integrations, and other technology consulting projects
  • Provide production level work on SaaS and open source technologies, such as Convio, Kintera, SalesForce.com, Drupal and other web based CMS and CRM solutions
  • Provide client trainings and documentation on CMS and CRM systems solutions
  • Assist with implementation of Salesforce and other CRM systems
  • Provide clients the highest level of customer service at every step in the process

Key Skills/Requirements

  • Excellent client service skills
  • Excellent organization skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to participate in multiple client engagements at once, while delivering  unparalleled customer service along the way
  • Ability to switch gears quickly without sacrificing quality in a high volume, task oriented environment
  • 2+ years with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript
  • 1-2 years experience with PHP or other programming language
  • 1+ years experience with Drupal CMS (other open source systems a plus)
  • Familiarity with CMS, optimization across browsers and platforms
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow thru, ability to work independently with little to no supervision, and an excellent sense of humor are required
Helpful Skills/Requirements
  • Experience with Email Service Providers, email marketing and HTML email coding
  • Experience with Salesforce.com and other CRM platforms
  • Non-profit or political campaign experience welcomed
  • Passion for technology and a desire to expand upon existing technical skill
Salary is commensurate with experience. Send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com

Drupal Developer (Austin, TX (Virtual Office))

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:23

Jackson River is seeking an experienced Drupal developer with a broad range of skills primarily in a LAMP environment to join our dynamic, growing technology team. Experience with Drupal implementations, module development, and themeing are essential. This position is ideal for a developer with 3+ years experience in Web development and 2+ years experience working with Drupal.Our fast-paced work environment requires practical thinking, flexibility and a commitment to excellence. This position is in Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC or Austin TX. Extremely skilled developers outside of those areas may be considered, but our office locations are preferred.

About Jackson River

Jackson River is a growing, stable, profitable, virtual company that works with select influential non-profit organizations. The Web/Drupal Developer position is an integral part of the Jackson River team, involved in multiple ongoing projects and initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, development, and implementation of Drupal based CMS sites from start to finish
  • Develop custom Drupal modules as necessary
  • Work with other members of the Jackson River team on systems integration and CRM implementations (CiviCRM, Salesforce.com, Etc)
  • Produce standards compliant Drupal themes from PSD files and style guides
  • Provide excellent customer service while delivering high quality technology solutions

Key Skills/Requirements

  • 2+ years professional PHP experience in a LAMP environment
  • Experience working with Web Services, APIs, etc
  • Excellent HTML, JavaScript, JSON/AJAX, and CSS skills
  • Ability to create Drupal themes from scratch based on PSDs
  • Experience with a relational database system such as MySQL or MS SQL Server
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Detail oriented, excellent follow through
  • Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
  • Personality

For more information or to apply, please send an email, cover letter and your resume to info@jacksonriver.com.

API Integration Programmer Job Description (Austin, Texas)

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 11:01
API Integration Programmer Job Description

The API Integration Programmer position is responsible for creating mashups using various APIs to develop new Websites and updating existing Website features for a national directory site and geo-vertical focused micro-sites. The developer will use APIs from the following sources to create the Website: CityGrid, Google Maps or Bing Maps, Google AdSense, Facebook Connect and other APIs as required.

The developer will be responsible for developing Websites that increase leads to Advertisers using open APIs and data sources via SEO friendly Website that display an original, unique and fun user experience that could not be achieved using the raw data alone. The developer will be responsible for the presentation, interactivity, functionality and data layers of the implementation.

Technical Expectations
• 3 years of Website design/coding/testing in Open Source environment building large scale distributed websites and applications
• Applicant must be a fast learner who is able to learn various APIs quickly

Web Technology Knowledge Required:
• HTML5 / XHTML / PHP, CSS, Javascript, Ajax
• XML, HTTPRequest, XML-RPC, SOAP, REST
• XML, JSON, KML
• MySQL
• Graphic Design