mySociety is hiring an open source web developer

mySociety is an award-winning charitable project building websites that deliver simple, tangible benefits to people in the UK. Since 2003, we have set up many of the UK's best-known internet democracy websites, including TheyWorkForYou, FixMyStreet, PledgeBank, and the 10 Downing Street e-petitions site.

We are now looking to hire a web developer with exceptional user interface design skills. This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our small team of paid developers, work on ground-breaking new projects, and help shape the future of both mySociety and our democracy.

Technical skills

• World-class skills in one or more of PHP, Perl, Python or Ruby
• Expertise in open source operating systems, databases, and version control
• Experience of working in a team with other programmers, contributing to project architecture
• Experience of accessible, standards-based web design
• Fanatical obsession with usability

Personal qualities

• Self-starter, with the ability to manage own work and to work both at home and with colleagues
• 'Completer-finisher' personality, with track record of delivering projects to deadline
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Personal enthusiasm for mySociety's goals - see our FAQ for more details

Benefits and Salary

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile sites delivering real democratic and community benefits to citizens
• Opportunities to travel to political and media events in the UK and abroad
• mySociety is a virtual organisation, so hours and location are highly flexible
• Minimum 12 month commitment after probationary period

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Tom Steinberg, the Director of mySociety, before 10th September 2007. For more information about the role or mySociety, contact Tom on +44 7811 082158.