Javascript / PHP Engineer (Full-time Telecommute)

We are seeking another talented JavaScript and PHP engineer to join a small, expert team of telecommuting software developers and data architects responsible for crafting our high-powered data visualization and reporting extranet product. The job provides many unique and interesting challenges while offering the right candidate the comfort and flexibility of working from their own home office. Our team is very proud of the work done to date, and our products have been a hit with our customers.

We're looking forward to meeting just the right people to augment the good things we've already put into play. Lengthy experience in specific technologies is less important than proven drive and ability to create unique solutions to problems. A great personality and the ability to enjoy all aspects of life is essential.

We are currently open to experienced industry veterans and fresh talent alike. If you're highly motivated to do great work, we're interested in talking to you. This is a full-time employment opportunity; please only respond if you are eligible: * Standard W2 arrangement only, no 1099 * Must be located in Portland, OR, or able to travel to downtown Portland on Tuesdays * Must be eligible for employment in the United States Interesting things we are doing: * Highly-interactive web-based front-ends using Backbone * Fully-scalable all vector-graphics interfaces, using HTML 5/Canvas and SVG, targeting all form factors and pixel densities * Experimentation with in-memory databases, MySQL optimization, and other bleeding-edge data technologies to deliver large, customized datasets for on-demand analysis and reporting We take great care of our employees.

Compensation is up to $100k DOE, multiple weeks paid vacation per year, standard PPO healthcare for your family paid in full by the company, and other benefits. Please respond with a cover letter and resume to the address at the top of this listing.

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