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[freelance] Freelance Copywriter for Hire - Interactive/traditional media at MichaelBurns

2009-12-26 15:04:37

Location: Downtown Austin
URL: http://thoughtstick.com

Description:

Seasoned creative pro with more than 12 years of diverse experience developing concepts, creative strategy and content for clients large and small. Online marketing for consumer and B2B; technology, professional services, health care, financial services and other verticals.

Available and open to working with funded ventures/start-ups.

Drop me a line for more info.

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[full-time] Wanted: Young executive looking for Startup and or Company at David

2009-11-04 13:42:46

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Result-driven young executive with experience in leading business strategy, design, operations, and technical teams. Expert in holistic design solutions, development and delivery of digital content and related technologies that address business, brand and user requirements. Combines strong general management capabilities with outstanding performance leading digital organizations. Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale and the specifics of user centered design process.

Startup and or Company should be based in Austin, TX.

All applicants will be furnished with a resume.

Sincerely,
David

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[full-time] Integration Analyst/Developer Wanted at Flywheel Software, Inc.

2009-10-27 13:26:46

Location: Austin, TX
Description:

If you like building stuff and flexing your creative muscle then you’re going to love this. Become a founding member of our early-stage bootstrapping start-up based in Austin, TX.

We’re seeking a wickedly smart Integration Analyst/Developer to design, build, and support the future growth of an innovative online platform which will significantly reduce the time it takes to implement SaaS. The target audience is large and primed for innovation. Now, we need your help in bringing this pioneering solution to market. We are founded by an extremely dedicated CEO with previous start-up experience and an exceptionally knowledgeable VP of Engineering.

This full-time position is tailored specifically for those experienced with web services and third-party application integration. The developer will provide integration analysis, development, and support for the company’s flagship product. In doing so, the ideal candidate will help build connectors that will communicate with other SaaS applications using their web service APIs. This includes working closely with the System Architect to make sure the Flywheel API exposes all of the features of the UI and any additional features that may be required for integration. The position requires the use of C#/.NET to communicate with WSDL and REST/XML web services.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze the market to determine which applications to integrate with
• Develop code that connects into those applications
• Assist in the development of the company’s product API for the purposes of implementing it as a value-added service
• Work closely with the System Architect to make sure the Flywheel API exposes all of the features of the UI and any additional features that may be required for integration
• Develop and maintain the company’s Connector Software Development Kit (SDK)
• Take ownership of the company’s product API and SDK
• Provide integration-related technical support to customers and partners as it relates to the product API and SDK

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithm, and enterprise systems
• C#, including but not limited to object-oriented practices, code reusability, inheritance, encapsulation and generics
• 1+ years of ASP.NET Web Services, including but not limited to class libraries, web service applications, web services (consumption)
• Visual Studio Unit Tests
• SOAP/WSDL/XML
• Microsoft Visio
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – a lot of job descriptions say this but we mean it
• Work well in a start-up environment and be able to get the job done
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Authorized to work in U.S.
• Experience with data migration is a huge plus

For more information, please contact dean@flywheelondemand.com with the subject line “Integration Analyst/Developer Job”. Send us your resume and tell us something interesting about yourself, including salary requirements. Submissions without an inspired cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered. Local candidates only, please.

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[full-time] UI Web Developer Wanted at Flywheel Software, Inc.

2009-10-27 13:21:04

Location: Austin, TX
Description:

If you like building stuff and flexing your creative muscle then you’re going to love this. Become a founding member of our early-stage bootstrapping start-up based in Austin, TX.

We’re seeking a whiz-bang UI Web Developer to lead the design, build, and future growth of an innovative online platform which will significantly reduce the time it takes to implement SaaS. The target audience is large and primed for innovation. Now, we need your help in bringing this pioneering solution to market. We are founded by an extremely dedicated CEO with previous start-up experience and an exceptionally knowledgeable VP of Engineering.

This developer position is tailored specifically for those experienced with UI architecture and development. The developer will build, maintain, and enhance an ASP.NET web-based user interface according to the wireframes and interaction notes using the company’s flagship product Web Services. Much of the initial development work has already begun. You’ll start with a well documented technical specification including architecture, process work flows, definitions, interaction notes and UI wireframes. Having said that, we’re looking for an individual who can take ownership of the UI and make an immediate impact.

Essential Job Functions

• Build, maintain, and enhance the company’s ASP.NET web-based product UI
• Analyze the wireframes and interaction notes to architect a design for the user interface
• Write code based upon the architecture design, established guidelines, and naming conventions
• Create CSS, master pages, and images using graphical comps
• Encapsulate all ASP.NET web application technologies into re-usable class libraries
• Create re-usable UI components
• Document all lines of code
• Test the code to verify it works based on the architected design
• Package and version the code for deployment with written instructions
• Install new version on development, test, and production servers

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required
• 1+ years of .NET web application development
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithm, and enterprise systems required
• C#, including but not limited to object-oriented practices, code reusability, inheritance, encapsulation and generics
• ASP.NET Web Applications, including but not limited to AJAX extensions, master pages, custom forms authentication, class libraries, web services (consumption), user controls and data binding
• CSS (by hand), HTML (by hand), JavaScript¸ Adobe Photoshop (for interpreting graphic design), Microsoft Visio (for workflow documentation)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work well in a start-up environment and be able to get the job done
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Authorized to work in U.S.
• Experience with data migration is a huge plus

For more information, please contact dean@flywheelondemand.com with the subject line “UI Web Developer Job”. Send us your resume and tell us something interesting about yourself including salary requirements. Submissions without an inspired cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered. Local candidates only, please.

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[freelance] Wanted: Intelligent, Forward-looking Startup w/ 3-5 years experience at Aaron C. Pigeon

2009-09-22 12:26:08

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Startup should be based in Austin, TX and ideally have some experience in alternative energy or sustainability. Any startup meeting these qualifications that needs a recent graduate to assist in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

Marketing/Sales,
Operations,
Strategy,
All the little things that fall through the cracks.

All applicants will be furnished with a resume and references.

Sincerely,

Aaron C. Pigeon
B.S. Engineering
University of Michigan

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[full-time] PR Jedi at Jones-Dilworth, Inc.

2009-09-08 22:51:39

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://jones-dilworth.com

Description:

Hiring entry-level and mid-level PR and marketing folk. We are laser-focused on bringing early stage technologies to market.

We’re looking for people that would make our “Bo Jackson” list — people who can play football and baseball. If this sounds like you, please get in touch,

Clients include: Twine, Siri, WolframAlpha, Swingly, Gelato, 80legs, Classhive, Smart.fm and more.

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[full-time] Looking for a rockstar PHP developer at kickflip, Inc

2009-06-17 10:50:21

Location: Downtown Austin
URL: http://getgambit.com

Description:

Know what a multi-table join is? Can you explain the intricacies of a REST API? Do you spend your life on the internet? We’ll get along great…

Small, funded company with offices in SF and Austin needs more developers. We’re growing very rapidly and while we work very hard, the atmosphere is flexible, energetic, and a lot of fun.

Must enjoy working hard with a team of great people, building awesome scalable code, and drinking margaritas.

Required: – PHP5 OO experience, and lots of it – MySQL, architecting and querying – Linux – Knowledge of web development practices (HTML, CSS, REST, XML, JSON, MVC etc)

Preferred: – JS – Experience scaling a website to lots of traffic – Knowledge of server cluster architecture – Source control software (SVN, CVS, git)

Send me your resume and a description (brief!) of your experience and any projects you have done outside of paid work. I’m far more interested in your projects than your fancy degree.

Send resumes to hunteraa (at) gmail (dot) com

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[full-time] Seeking Senior Web Application Engineer at Colin Anawaty

2009-06-15 12:07:37

Location: Downtown Austin
URL: http://colinanawaty.com

Description:

New Austin-based web startup backed by successful serial entrepreneur seeks a talented web application engineer to design and build an intelligent consumer-focused communication system using Python, RoR, or PHP. Chose your tool wisely, you’ll be neck deep in code 40-60 hours a week. As senior engineer, you will be asked to push the limits in development speed and architectural robustness to build solid, scaleable, and flexible solution while working in a team of 3, which includes an Objective-C software engineer and user experience expert.

Salary is competitive for an early-stage startups and ranges from $35-50k based on experience. Employees will also receive excellent benefits including discretionary bonuses, open vacation policy, equity, and healthcare benefits. Secondary benefits include hand-ons experience from idea to market, mentoring from successful entrepreneurs, and working on a consumer-facing product.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, startups, and enjoys challenges associated with new business ventures.

Responsibilities

Create the technical design based on research
Create estimates for completing development assignments, and work with the project manager to create and commit to a project scheduled
Develop software within the designed architecture, to specification, according to the project schedule
Understand the needs of the business and work with the project manager to inform him of functional design and schedule tradeoffs
Prepare system for deployment

Design, develop and document API

Skills and Education

Database design and development
Experience with modern software architectures and principles
Objectively evaluates new technology and languages

Bachelor’s degree

Characteristics Sought

Understands AND thrives in the fast-paced cycle of startups
Self-starter and fast learner who picks up new technologies and methods quickly
Experience with app level networking and web services (SOAP, REST, XML-RPC)
Interested in and able to easily understand and discuss the functional and conceptual aspects of complex systems (i.e., not just the technical aspects of systems)
Works well under pressure and adapts to change
Thrives in open, collaborative, team environment, where solutions are reached and issues resolved in an aggressive problem-solving mode

Loves to read HN and TC in their off time :)

Location: downtown, austin
Compensation: $35-50k BOE
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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[freelance] RoR Developer for Live-Music search engine! at Nik Daftary

2009-04-01 13:54:17

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.turn2live.com

Description:

WHO ARE WE?
Turn2Live is a young startup company based in Austin, Texas that is looking to change the way people search for entertainment. We are all Austinites and love the live-music scene in Austin as well as every city we’ve heard live-music. Though our goal in the next few months is to expand nationally, we are working on building out a solid application for Austin – that can scale nationally. If you’re a live-music lover or even a fan of live-music, we think you’ll enjoy your time with us!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
An individual that is ready to implement application enhancements on a weekly rapid-release parallel development schedule. While we will always strive to deliver the most detailed business and technical requirements, we are looking for an individual who can identify flaws in requirements logic. In other words, we’re not perfect and if we ask for functionality that you feel would constrain the business going forward, we expect you to call us out. Additionally, use of open-source software is encouraged. Given that our end product is for users, bands and venues within the live-music realm, having an understanding of the live-music industry or interest in live-music would be a plus.

TIMEFRAME:
We will require daily communication updates as to work completed, work-in-progress and upcoming development plans. Most of the features / application enhancements will require 1-2 week turnaround time from scoping to rollout.

PAY STRUCTURE:
Currently, we are looking for monthly fixed-fee contract as our business requirements are changing on a frequent basis. Depending on the quality of work done, this can be changed to a long-term (for-hire) fixed contract. Pay rates are negotiable depending on expertise, history of development and portfolio of past work done. Lastly, depending on quality of work we are open to providing equity bonuses.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

Tech Lead & Program Manager
a. Responsible for building timelines and estimates of project delivery based on requirements.
b. Responsible for leading technical discussion in overall strategy sessions.

Developer / Programmer
a. Involvement in technology (features/enhancements and infrastructure) rollout discussions
b. RubyOnRails, MySQL, JavaScript, JQuery, UNIX/Linux, HTML & CSS
i. Location based search – Search within neighborhoods, by location, by distance
ii. Content Retrieval – Understanding of data crawlers (Hpricot) – Understanding of data linking concepts
iii. User account and login system – Live-Music Goers – Artists – Venues
iv. User generated content – Rating system – Reviews
v. Affiliate sales programs development – Shopping Cart implementation – Integration with affiliate sales APIs
vi. Admin Tool Implementation – Enhancements of current admin tool to allow for easy data access and manipulation of hundreds of artist, event, venue and genre records.
c. Search Engine Optimization
d. Mobile platform roll-out
i. Co-development of mobile platform development (mobile friendly webapp & native iPhone app) with lead developers.
e. Scoping, building and testing functionality for mutually agreed upon enhancements and features to website.
f. Documenting code for all development work done.

Server & DB Admin
a. Responsible for maintaining server uptime (non-hardware related)
b. Maintaining, updating and patching Ruby on Rails framework as needed on a Linux hardy-heron distro.

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[freelance] iPhone / Objective-C Developer at Saltlick Labs

2009-03-07 16:12:59

Location: North Austin
URL: http://saltlicklabs.com

Description:

We’re seeking freelance iPhone developers who are interested in working on for-pay client projects, and as a developer reference for requests we can not service. Before applying, please double check the criteria below.

Requirements:

software development and user interface experience
full life-cycle design and development experience
experience developing, launching and supporting mobile applications
significant experience with C++ or Objective-C
familiarity with application level networking and web services (SOAP, REST, XML-RPC)
familiarity with Cocoa
professional and prompt

respects teamwork and client requests

Preferred:

BS in computer science, engineering, or similar

published apps on the AppStore

To Apply:
Interested candidates should:

send resume
portfolio or links to apps on the AppStore
cover letter (optional)

list of references (optional)

About Us:
Saltlick Labs crafts consumer mobile and web applications, and offers full-service mobile app publishing for major brands and agencies. Current products include Little Black Book, BreakkUp.com, Pocket Workout, and Pocket Massage for the iPhone / iPod Touch.

Saltlick Labs, LLC
jobs (at) saltlicklabs.com

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