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Raising the Floor

CompanyRaising the Floor
Websiteraisingthefloor.org
Typefull-time
LocationAnywhere · Remote
Salary
Apply viaEmailjobs@raisingthefloor.org
Hiring notes
TechJavaScriptGoAWS
Parsed locationsAnywhere
RegionsWorldwide
Posted bySJES
PostedMay 1, 2017
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Original posting

Raising the Floor | Installation Expert | Anywhere | Full time, 6 month contract Anytime, Anywhere, Any Computer Access. At Raising the Floor, we’re an international coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring that the Internet, and everything available through it, is accessible to people with accessibility barriers due to disability, literacy, digital literacy, or aging, and regardless of their economic resources. We are looking for a talented software engineer to lead and develop one of the associated systems of GPII called Installation on Demand (IoD). This system will allow GPII to install and use Assistive Technology (AT) software on demand, whenever required by a user. This is a 6-month Contractor full-time position. REQUIRED: 3+ years experience in developing installation software - particularly in systems where users do not have admin privileges. Other skills: • 3+ years of experience developing in one or more programming languages on a daily basis (e.g., JavaScript, Go, C/C++). • 3+ years of experience in systems programming. • Experience with software distributions and/or complex software deployment systems. • Experience with cloud computing and storage platforms (AWS, etc.). • Experience with large scale and globally-distributed deployments. • Experience advocating for the end-user through all of the phases of the product development process. • Experience working successfully with a remote distributed team. • Able to work independently to complete tasks on schedule without close supervision. • Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to thrive in ambiguity. To apply, please send resume to jobs@raisingthefloor.org Website about the project: gpii.net