Front End Developer

Skills Requirements

2+ years experience with javascript development
2+ years experience building web applications with python
2+ years experience working in a Linux/Unix server environment
Willingness to work collaboratively and discuss methodology and conclusions with the technology team, project team, and the Wikimedia community
Ability to solicit ideas and discuss methodology and conclusions beyond direct contacts, notably the Wikimedia community
Eagerness to learn and try new concepts are more important than having certificates.
Ability to operate effectively in multiple cultural and technical contexts
You are able to work independently where needed, and can work remotely as part of a globally distributed team
Experience using a wide variety of communications/collaboration tools including wikis, mailing lists and the IRC
Proficient English speaker
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience

Pluses

Experience with Flask, SQLAlchemy
Experience with node.js, Coffeescript and/or Coco
Experience with Test-Driven Development and agile methodologies
Any other free/open source software development experience is highly welcome
Experience with high traffic web site architectures and operations
Experience with wikis and participatory production environments
Understanding of the free culture movement
Active participation as a Wikimedia volunteer would be an asset, though not a prerequisite