Seeking Website Developer / Technical Co-Founder (CTO) for Early Stage Start-Up
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Annalea Krebs
Apr 2, 2009, 1:03:12 AM4/2/09
to Victoria BC Ruby Users
We are looking for a technical co-founder (CTO) to lead the
development of an online platform that will unite the sustainability
community. It will be an online community for individuals and
organizations that are committed to putting sustainability in action.
If you’ve got the skills, a passion for technology and sustainability
and want to be a part of an exciting start-up than keep reading!
Our CEO has experience in the sustainability sector and has the
business skills to execute, but lacks the technical knowledge to build
the platform and to lead the technology development. We’ve completed
the business plan and are now looking for a technical entrepreneurial-
minded person, with strong development skills, to help us implement
our plan. Our CEO will lead business development and you will lead
technology development. You will be a key component of our team and
your work will play a huge role in the future success of this
company.
The Position:
We decided to bring tech skills in-house so that we can create a great
user experience and continuously adapt and improve our platform. As
the CTO, you will be responsible for leading the technology
development, including developing the backend of the web site,
maintaining the code, updating the web site according to customer
feedback, developing new features, fixing bugs, maintaining backups,
working on scalability and other suitable development tasks. Initially
you will also be responsible for maintenance and technical customer
support. Strong backend development skills are a priority. We are
looking for a candidate that loves to write code, but if you also have
an eye for design and user experience - all the better. As we grow,
the position may have you managing a team. But for now, it’s all hands
on deck!
Please Note:
This position is funded in part by a government program, which
requires that the employee be 30 years or younger at the start date
and work a minimum of 30 hours/week for the first year. Applicants
should be from the Vancouver or Victoria area. Recent graduates with a
portfolio are encouraged to apply!
Requirements:
• A degree or diploma in Computer Science or related field
• Experience building scalable web applications using a Model-View-
Controller paradigm and open source software and services
• Experience programming and building scalable, database driven web
sites and applications
• Solid SQL knowledge and data modeling experience, DBA experience an
asset
• Experience developing a web application with LAMP or Ruby on Rails,
Python/Django, or equivalent
• Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS/HTML and AJAX a definite asset, as is a
desire to become an expert in these technologies
• Experience using Amazon's Web Services a definite asset
• Debugging and testing experience
• Knowledge of data security and keeping customer information safe
• Familiarity with SEO, landing page optimization, web analytics a
bonus
• Passionate about web technologies, ability to learn new technologies
quickly, and demonstrate an on-going upgrade of web skills and
knowledge
• The ability to take initiative, learn, solve problems, and work with
minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as will be working
closely with the CEO and technical contractors
• Desire and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced start-up
environment
Responsibilities:
• Define and document technical specifications, information
architecture
• Develop the web site from the ground up and maintain it
• Provide application support to users and troubleshoot web site
issues
• System administration tasks
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of features and components
• Other technical duties as required
Why Join Us?
• Salaried position and equity participation
• Great opportunity to get in on the ground level of a promising
company, lead programming and development, have great influence on
shaping the product and use your skills to make a difference in the
world!
We Want to Hear From You!
Please direct all inquiries and resumes to our CEO Annalea Krebs at
in...@ethicosolutions.com. Please include links to previous projects in
your cover letter.
development of an online platform that will unite the sustainability
community. It will be an online community for individuals and
organizations that are committed to putting sustainability in action.
If you’ve got the skills, a passion for technology and sustainability
and want to be a part of an exciting start-up than keep reading!
Our CEO has experience in the sustainability sector and has the
business skills to execute, but lacks the technical knowledge to build
the platform and to lead the technology development. We’ve completed
the business plan and are now looking for a technical entrepreneurial-
minded person, with strong development skills, to help us implement
our plan. Our CEO will lead business development and you will lead
technology development. You will be a key component of our team and
your work will play a huge role in the future success of this
company.
The Position:
We decided to bring tech skills in-house so that we can create a great
user experience and continuously adapt and improve our platform. As
the CTO, you will be responsible for leading the technology
development, including developing the backend of the web site,
maintaining the code, updating the web site according to customer
feedback, developing new features, fixing bugs, maintaining backups,
working on scalability and other suitable development tasks. Initially
you will also be responsible for maintenance and technical customer
support. Strong backend development skills are a priority. We are
looking for a candidate that loves to write code, but if you also have
an eye for design and user experience - all the better. As we grow,
the position may have you managing a team. But for now, it’s all hands
on deck!
Please Note:
This position is funded in part by a government program, which
requires that the employee be 30 years or younger at the start date
and work a minimum of 30 hours/week for the first year. Applicants
should be from the Vancouver or Victoria area. Recent graduates with a
portfolio are encouraged to apply!
Requirements:
• A degree or diploma in Computer Science or related field
• Experience building scalable web applications using a Model-View-
Controller paradigm and open source software and services
• Experience programming and building scalable, database driven web
sites and applications
• Solid SQL knowledge and data modeling experience, DBA experience an
asset
• Experience developing a web application with LAMP or Ruby on Rails,
Python/Django, or equivalent
• Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS/HTML and AJAX a definite asset, as is a
desire to become an expert in these technologies
• Experience using Amazon's Web Services a definite asset
• Debugging and testing experience
• Knowledge of data security and keeping customer information safe
• Familiarity with SEO, landing page optimization, web analytics a
bonus
• Passionate about web technologies, ability to learn new technologies
quickly, and demonstrate an on-going upgrade of web skills and
knowledge
• The ability to take initiative, learn, solve problems, and work with
minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as will be working
closely with the CEO and technical contractors
• Desire and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced start-up
environment
Responsibilities:
• Define and document technical specifications, information
architecture
• Develop the web site from the ground up and maintain it
• Provide application support to users and troubleshoot web site
issues
• System administration tasks
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of features and components
• Other technical duties as required
Why Join Us?
• Salaried position and equity participation
• Great opportunity to get in on the ground level of a promising
company, lead programming and development, have great influence on
shaping the product and use your skills to make a difference in the
world!
We Want to Hear From You!
Please direct all inquiries and resumes to our CEO Annalea Krebs at
in...@ethicosolutions.com. Please include links to previous projects in
your cover letter.
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