WEB PROGRAMMER

Berkeley progressive creative firm seeks an individual freelance web programmer who has experience building websites with Joomla (CMS), PHP and CSS. Experience writing valid HTML / XHTML / CSS, and knowledge and use of WCAG / Section 508 is required. Experience with template customization on Joomla sites is a must. Willingness to incorporate basic principles of SEO according to the specifications of the project also required. Page slicing in Photoshop is very helpful. Additionally, we would like someone who has built and created e-commerce sites using DigiShop products, as well as setting up secure certificates, payment gateways, etc. This may be for one particular project, but it can lead to many other projects. Many of our clients are socially conscious non-profits and green businesses, if you look forward to working for causes and environmentally conscious companies, please read on.

This is a contract position only; if you have or are seeking a full-time job, this is not the position for you. The ideal candidate is currently a freelance web coder and can work both on-site and off-site. You should be available for both creative and client meetings during normal business hours. We are not looking to partner with other companies. We are seeking an individual web programmer with extensive knowledge doing custom template programming and experience writing valid HTML / XHTML / CSS, and knowledge and use of WCAG / Section 508. You should have your own computer set up/studio, fast Internet connection and a reliable landline; however you should also be willing to work on-site should that be required.

If this sounds like you, please look around our website to learn more about our company.

To apply:

1. Email as PDF files your cover letter and resume along with 5 links to sites you've developed to jobs@consciouscreative.com, and please describe your role and point out special features you built on each project. Please include your hourly rate, and whether or not you’re willing to work for flat project fees.

2. Please include in your cover letter a description of your ideal project, including why you’d wish to work for us, and if you want to mention some of your green practices, too, all the better!

3. Please include “Programmer” in the subject of your email.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUESTS.
We will contact selected candidates for an initial telephone interview. Thank you!

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