TheChange looking for backend PHP web developer
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 hard coding and expanding the back end functionality of website. The current site was built in python/django, but now we’re transitioning to PHP.
Your work will include both new developments and modifications to existing build outs—you should be comfortable writing code from scratch and reworking pre-developed functions and features. You’ll be responsible for various additional tasks including bug fixes, server troubleshooting, and technical strategic 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.)
- Experience with Python an asset but not necessary
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!
For more information, see this page. Please direct all inquiries and résumés to [email protected]. Please include links to previous projects!