Core Developer - Upfront

We are looking for at least one (but we’ll happily hire 5 :) core developers for our exciting new WordPress platform, Upfront: [login to view URL] As well as working across leading WP site WPMU DEV, the enormous Edublogs and a few more secret cool new projects. The person we are looking for is an advanced JavaScript developer with serious web application development experience and a very strong knowledge of WordPress. You should be expert in PHP and have at least some SASS and CSS3 experience, backbone.js familiarity would be a serious bonus. As well as being able to work independently and creatively to overcome specification and functionality challenges. And most importantly, you should be excited about breaking new ground in these technologies, because that’s what we’re doing. Candidates don’t need to be based in Melbourne, but if you are you can join us in our new South Melbourne digs. If you are overseas that’s cool, most of our team already is. You’ll be working on a shipping-driven, flexible and fun team, doing challenging work, learning new stuff all the time, and making awesome products that’ll be enjoyed by millions of users. Oh, and take your time over the text box below, we won’t be able to reply to any applicants who don’t fill it out in full (we generally get 100s of applications for every position, so this is a great way to filter out all the people who don’t read / take the time to research the role). It’ll be fun! And challenging! In a good way :) C’mon, give it a go! Where? When? How much? - Absolutely anywhere, or Melbourne Australia - This is a Full Time position, 38+ hours p/week ongoing - We’d like you to start as soon as possible - Great rates for the right person, negotiable based on skills and location You: - Have great JavaScript and WordPress experience - and can show us examples - Have a solid working knowledge of PHP, SASS and CSS - Are keen to work at the cutting edge of these technologies, on some super exciting new projects, such as Upfront - Are an open-minded individual with a constant desire to learn & improve - Want to work with the most friendly, constructive and interesting team in the space We: - Are passionate WordPress specialists, committed to a cracking working environment online and in person, no assholes allowed... it's true! - Offer sweet as products & services to WordPress community - Will provide you with all the tools you require - Will assist your professional growth and enrich your skill set - Promise you'll never be bored! Apply here: [login to view URL] While we're happy to pay or manage you through this platform, only applications made through the URL above will be accepted (you'd be amazed how many people don't read this far ;)... Good luck!