Website Developer / Technical Co-Founder (CTO) for Early Stage Start-Up (BC, Canada) in Canada

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:56:01 GMT

We are looking for a technical co-founder (CTO) to lead the development of an online platform that will unite the sustainability community. It will be an online community for individuals and organizations that are committed to putting sustainability in action. If you’ve got the skills, a passion for technology and sustainability and want to be a part of an exciting start-up than keep reading!

Our CEO has experience in the sustainability sector and has the business skills to execute, but lacks the technical knowledge to build the platform and to lead the technology development. We’ve completed the business plan and are now looking for a technical entrepreneurial-minded person, with strong development skills, to help us implement our plan. Our CEO will lead business development and you will lead technology development. You will be a key component of our team and your work will play a huge role in the future success of this company.

The Position:

We decided to bring tech skills in-house so that we can create a great user experience and continuously adapt and improve our platform. As the CTO, you will be responsible for leading the technology development, including developing the backend of the web site, maintaining the code, updating the web site according to customer feedback, developing new features, fixing bugs, maintaining backups, working on scalability and other suitable development tasks. Initially you will also be responsible for maintenance and technical customer support. Strong backend development skills are a priority. We are looking for a candidate that loves to write code, but if you also have an eye for design and user experience - all the better. As we grow, the position may have you managing a team. But for now, it’s all hands on deck!

Please Note:

This position is funded in part by a government program, which requires that the employee be 30 years or younger at the start date and work a minimum of 30 hours/week for the first year. Applicants should be from the Vancouver or Victoria area in BC, Canada. Recent graduates with a portfolio are encouraged to apply!

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Seeking lead developer/CTO for web 2.0 sustainability start-up in Vancouver - P/T to start in Canada

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:58:57 GMT

Do you have a passion to use technology for social and environmental change?! Want to get in on the ground level of a promising company, as a co-founder? If you’re a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, developer then keep reading!

We have a concept for and market interest in an online platform that helps organizations attract and engage with the younger generation around their sustainability initiatives and opportunities.

Our CEO has experience in the sustainability sector and has the business skills to execute, but needs a technical partner to implement and lead the technology development. That’s where you come in … we are now looking for a technical entrepreneurial-minded person, with strong development skills, to help us launch and grow our business. You should love to write code, but if you also have an eye for design and user experience – all the better. This is a hands on, collaborative role, and is integral to the companies success. This opportunity is equity based and part-time to start, leading to a full time commitment as funding permits.

You should be based out of the Vancouver or Victoria region. Recent graduates with a portfolio are encouraged to apply!

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Website Developer / Technical Co-Founder (CTO) for Early Stage Start-Up (BC, Canada) in Canada

Seeking lead developer/CTO for web 2.0 sustainability start-up in Vancouver - P/T to start in Canada