BOALT, an interactive agency based out of Washington, D.C., is looking for experienced web developers for immediate contract work. The ideal developer will be an innovative leader who is fluent in software development, mainly focused on website development and Internet application programming using PHP, JavaScript. AJAX and CSS on the LAMP (Linux / Apache / MySQL / PHP) platform. The on-site contract position offers 40+ hours a week. If you are a talented back-end developer and want to have the chance to get in on the ground floor of an exciting startup we want to talk to you. Responsibilities: - Deep understanding and solid experience in Web development,programming/scripting languages and database systems (LAMP, javascript libraries, etc.) - Familiarity with the technical considerations needed when designing for dynamic AJAX-based web 2.0 applications. - Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques. - Design the UI architecture, interface, interaction flow and aesthetics of web applications and web sites - Define, architect and implement enhancements to our associated social apps (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) - Experience with API-based web services - Experience with AWS (we heavily use S3, EC2, and SQS) - Online checkout/financial processing - Perform iterative design cycles and on-time feature releases - Work on development of back-end databases for high volume web applications - Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs. Qualifications: - 5+ years application development experience - BS or MS/PhD in related field - Consumer internet experience a plus - Design and architecture experience with scalable high-performance systems - Enjoys the challenges and rewards of an early stage venture and shows a high degree of initiative and passion What is in it for you? - Guaranteed 40 + hours/week - Short-term Contract 1099 employee - Opportunity to transfer to full-time position - Opportunity to develop immensely popular social applications - Great, fun and flexible working environment: music, snacks, and more. For more information about the company, please visit: www.boalt.com. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to work from 8:00 am - 6:00pm. (1 hour lunch break) To be considered for the position, you must submit the following: - Cover Letter - Resume/CV - Examples of your most recent work - Available Start Date PLEASE NOTE: This position is for local Washington, D.C. candidates only. Please do not apply if your not local. No recruiters. No calls. Location: Georgetown Compensation: $18-20/hour Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc