DJ Case and Associates is looking for web developers interested in solving conservation problems.
http://djcase.com/positions About DJ Case (DJCase.com) We’re a profitable PR/communication and digital agency working exclusively on conservation and environmental issues (clean water, clear air, healthy woods and wildlife). We work with federal, state and local government agencies; foundations; and non-profits. We’ve been doing conservation communication since ’86 and digital since ‘05. We stress quality of life and work that rewards – personally and collectively. We are Midwest-based near the University of Notre Dame, two hours from Chicago, in beautiful Mishawaka, Indiana. Our cost of living is low. Our drives are short. We use open source whenever we can. We believe in supporting and contributing to open source platforms and development communities – and we strive to do more. One of our key developers was recently stolen away by Notre Dame (we couldn’t compete with free tuition benefits, dang it!), so we are using this opportunity to build our team better, stronger, faster. And that’s where you come in! You are an experienced developer, problem solver and all-around good person who would like to work with us on a full time (40 hours/week) basis, though we may entertain part-time ideas. You can be a W2 or independent contractor. It’d be your call. You would be working with folks like Brian Williams<http://djcase.com/staff/brian-williams> and Jon Marshall<http://djcase.com/staff/jon-marshall> wherever your skills and enthusiasm align in conceptualizing and constructing online applications, adaptive sites and mobile apps. You’ll have a lot of opportunity to shape your own role, and the future of DJ Case. You’re the one (or maybe two) if you: * You are into object oriented, MVC programming. * You have a broad range of capability in things with technical acronyms like CSS, XML, JSON, jQuery, SQL, PHP. * You have the flexibility and agility to iterate or change direction based on external feedback. * You work well in a collaborative team environment but can also work independently. * You are a life-long learner, continuously seeking to improve your craft. You get bonus points if: * You live anywhere remotely close to northern Indiana. * You know Drupal and Symfony – or other open source platforms that have similar DNA. * You have sys-admin knowledge. * You have done some iOS development. Major five-star super bonus points if: * You often get outdoors to experience wild things and wild places. * You are the rare developer who knows both the science and the art of web and app development. More about how we work: * Most of us work in DJ Case HQ in Mishawaka, Indiana, in a “sustainable” office environment in a renovated late-1800s steel foundry (we chose to reuse rather than build new). We have large, vaulted ceilings and big windows. A few of us work from comfy homes in other areas of the Midwest (but we welcome northerners, southerners, east and west coasters alike). * We meet each other in person sometimes to work on big tasks or get started on large projects. (We like each other, so this part is fun). We’d do that with you too to get everyone up to speed quickly. * We’re profitable, and won’t hire you if you’re not. We’re in this for the long haul. * We are budgeted and built for stability. * We offer health insurance and retirement bennies (W2 employees only). * When you do cool things, we pay you a bonus. Unfortunately, there’s no 30-page document describing our bonus system. To apply: * Your cover letter can be your email. No need to send something separate. * Send your resume in PDF form. * A link to your portfolio(s) * Please include links to things you’ve developed, and describe your role. * Include “Wild Developer” in the subject line of your email. If you don’t, we won’t read your email. * Applications should go to posit...@djcase.com <mailto:posit...@djcase.com> * The deadline for applications is June 30, 2014 at midnight (but if you missed the deadline and you are super excited and well-qualified, we still want to hear from you).
