Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and implement an ambitious technology strategy for Creative Commons.
• Establish technical priorities, standards, and procedures with input as needed from external technology experts.
• Oversees all programming and analysis activities including quality standards. Attracts and oversees a team of software developers building innovative, robust software both for company use and for public code release.
• Manages technology staff in carrying out the overall goals and plans. Ensures project timelines and budgets are met.
• Manages all activities relating to operations and maintenance of corporate computer and peripheral equipment including, but not limited to corporate servers and personal computers, data communications and storage, security, application support internet and various other internet and intranet services such as mail and web.
• Oversees the support of a number of different public web sites, including the company's home page, separate home pages for the company's various programs.
• Plans the technical infrastructure of the company's systems to accommodate future growth, including providing advice on and assistance in securing centralized technology solutions to support the corporate shared service model (i.e. one content management solution, one image archive solution).
• Facilitates and encourages external developer contributions to company technology projects and external free software projects that implement Creative Commons features.
• Establishes and maintains key partner and vendor relationships.
• Works with the CEO and development personnel to seek funding for the company's various technical projects.
• Represents the company in various technical fora. Coordinates with other outside communities, companies, and institutions to further Creative Commons'; mission, for example W3C and Mozilla.

Education Requirements

University degree in the field of computer science, or another relevant discipline. An advanced degree in one these fields is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to envision web-based services that meet consumer needs or solve business problems.
• Three to five years experience managing web application development.
• Three to five years experience with start-up companies.
• Hands-on experience coding in more than one currently popular web application framework.
• Familiar with more than one software development methodology.
• Ability to discern user requirements and develop specifications.
• Has contributed to one or more free software projects.
• Skill with CSS, XHTML, one or more Javascript frameworks, and AJAX.
• Knowledge of web standards.
• Experience with GNU/Linux system administration and web server configuration.
• Knowledge of Internet protocols and RFC standards, database management systems, and revision control systems.
• Familiarity with information security vulnerabilities and risk management.
• Familiarity with consumer privacy and payments industry compliance requirements.
• Exposure to business theory, business process development, governance processes, management, budgeting, and administrative operations.

Other Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional service orientation.
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Financial Responsibility and Authority

CC technology budget projections and reporting.

Job Environment

Collaborative, community-building atmosphere grounded in an environment of mutual respect and trust. The facility is an open pod setting in downtown Mountain View, California, easily accessible via car and public transportation. Amenities include a communal kitchen and free parking. Laptop/desktop computer and ergonomically conscious office supplies and space provided. Travel required (including international).

Miscellaneous

• Reports directly to the CEO
• Works closely with: Technology staff, Management team, Development team, Operations team, Communications team, Legal team
• FLSA status: Exempt Full-time Employee

Original Posting: http://creativecommons.org/about/opportunities#cto]]> No publisher donaldr3 2011-07-18T15:46:45Z Web Page http://www.fsf.org/resources/jobs/activist-position-at-the-eff The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco's Mission District, is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free speech, innovation and privacy on the Internet and other technologies. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco's Mission District, is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free speech, innovation and privacy on the Internet and other technologies. If you are passionate about technology, dedicated to its role in building a better future and want to work alongside leaders in the field, this dream job is for you! As an EFF activist, your responsibilities would include:

• Communicating our sometimes complex technical and legal issues to "mom and pop" in a clear, compelling and concise voice;
• Developing energetic and innovative education and activism campaigns that engage both EFF's membership and the general public;
• Writing blog posts about EFF work in a timely manner;
• Maintaining the content of EFF's information-packed website;
• Working closely with EFF attorneys and other public interest groups; and
• Determining when issues deserve EFF attention and convincing others of their importance.

Required:

• Excellent writing skills;
• Experience maintaining and contributing to a blog;
• Strong familiarity with digital civil liberties issues;
• An eagerness to learn about new issues; and
• An ability to turn things around quickly and comprehensively.

In addition, knowledge of or experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Collaborative writing and editing;
• Professional journalism, or formal training in journalistic or creative writing;
• Organizing online activism for an advocacy-oriented nonprofit organization;
• Technical skills, including content management systems;
• International policy issues; and
• Design and/or illustration, especially rendering complex data sets through informational graphics or charts;
• Experience in audio or video production.

This is a full-time position based in EFF's office in San Francisco, CA. To apply, send a cover letter with links to 2-4 online writing samples and resume to activist@eff.org. Feel free to include links to additional supporting materials, as well. No phone calls please!

Original Job Posting]]> No publisher donaldr3 2011-07-09T18:41:40Z Web Page http://www.fsf.org/resources/jobs/web-software-developer-charlottesville Seeking a versatile web software developer. Performant Software Solutions LLC is seeking a versatile software developer with the passion and creativity to create excellent software. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, proficiency in the syntax and affordances of HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Must have experience with and be able to demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Ruby, Java, C/C++, C#. This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position at our office in downtown Charlottesville, VA. Benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IRA Retirement Savings Plan
• ACAC Gym Membership
• Casual work environment in a unique office setting

Please send resume and cover letter to contact@performantsoftware.com.

The position may include a small amount of teaching of technology classes at the lower grades.

Preferred qualifications include a flexible and "can do" approach to teaching, a sense of humor, and a desire to contribute to school improvement as a team player.

Please contact Peter Rock (prock@kas.kh.edu.tw) with a CV or questions if interested.  http://www.kas.kh.edu.tw/

Applicants must have experience in the following technical languages and areas:

Additionally, we offer:

Great working environment in a brand new office, including a break room with ping-pong, darts, Nintendo Wii and more, an on-site gym and personal trainer access.

To apply please click here: http://www.bloosky.com/work_for_bloosky.html

Experience of Pinax, Satchmo, PostgeSQL, TDD, and Agile development would all be a bonus, but if you're good at Django and would like to work in Oxford then we'd like to speak to you.

The position is for permanent employment at our office in Oxford. We are not looking for contractors or an external development team.

To apply email James Turnbull with a resume and cover letter.

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You're looking for the kind of people who are already hacking on and contributing to free, libre and open source software; the kind of people who can dive head on into a bug and fix it and are connected with the community.

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Here are some common examples of free software jobs:

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