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Raising the Floor – US

Javascript/Node.js Developer

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JOB FUNCTION

Javascript/Node.js Developer

COMPANY

Raising the Floor - US

INDUSTRY

Non-Profit

LOCATION

Headquarters:Washington, DC,Remote

WEBSITE

http://raisingthefloor.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Type of position: 12 month contract

WHO WE ARE

Anytime, Anywhere, Any Computer Access. At Raising the Floor, we’re an international coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring that the Internet, and everything available through it, is accessible to people with accessibility barriers due to disability, literacy, or age, and regardless of economic resources. Our vision is to revolutionize the landscape of assistive technology by creating an infrastructure to facilitate the development, distribution, and support of a wide range of affordable accessibility solutions around the world. That is, the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII).

THE POSITION

You will join a team of bright and talented software developers located across continents, who are passionate about our vision, that of radically improving the access to technology. How? By developing a system that supports the “portability” of user preferences across any platform or device. You will be working in an open source development environment, from anywhere in the world and enjoying a flexible schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Node.js and Javascript developer, you will be part of the software development team working with software architects and user interface experts to design and implement features in support of GPII. We are interested in your creativity and thoughtfulness, and not necessarily in your knowledge of particular frameworks.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • 10+ years of programming experience, including Node.js and JavaScript
  • Experience in an open source and global development environments.
  • Experience with Git and Github.
  • Clear communicator (written and verbal)
  • Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables 
  • Experience using JIRA and Agile development methodology.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed.
  • Experience in Software Reliability is a plus.

Apply for this Position

If you can see yourself in this remote role and feel you can add to the ongoing success of In Marketing We Trust, then apply via jobs@raisingthefloor.org