Silicon Florist

SingleMind, a small software development consultation firm in the Portland area is looking for a multi-discipline technologist to join our growing team. We need problem solvers who are just as comfortable with systems administration tasks as they are with software development. We work on a wide variety of projects using disparate technology and are interested in candidates who are interested in finding solutions to complex problems in a cross-functional environment.

Primary requirements

Software
Developing and maintaining web applications in PHP, Ruby and Java
Experience with .Net as a framework is desirable
Familiarity with Objective-C and iPhone Application development is desirable
Familiarity with the Android platform and architecture is desirable
Optimizing LAMP applications for very large amounts of data and traffic
Managing source repositories (svn/cvs) for diverse projects
Creating custom applications/integrations with disparate open source web applications via open interoperability standards (Shibboleth, SAML, REST, etc.)
Familiarity with OpenSocial, Facebook and other social networking platforms and architectures

Systems
Must be very comfortable with Linux/Unix environment
Experience with other server platforms, including Windows and Solaris, is desirable
Must be comfortable with database platforms, such as MySQL, as both an administrator and developer
Solid foundation with networking infrastructure desirable: TCP/IP, DNS, routers, switches, WAP, etc

Valued Skills
We are interested in people who are excited about technology and enjoy working with others. Our projects range from integration development, which involves modifying large pre-existing codebases, to architecting and authoring small to large-scale applications (i.e. eLearning applications used by thousands of concurrent users). We are not interested in someone who considers themselves just a "Java developer" or just a "web application programmer". We are looking for someone who is able to see the potential of a project and is excited to bring that potential to reality via whatever technology/language (tool) necessary.
The right candidate will be self-motivated and capable of both independence and collaboration (via Scrum or similar Agile methodologies). You must be able to accurately estimate the amount of work required to achieve a goal. You must be constantly looking for opportunities to improve your skillset and enjoy finding ways to make processes (both software and human) more efficient.

About Us
We're a dynamic and quickly growing Professional Services company. Based in Portland, Oregon, our office is located on the South East side of Downtown Portland. We work flexible hours and operate as a team. Our clients range from small mom/pop operations to large multi-billion dollar international companies. Our office is bright with private and team work areas. We're located in the heart of downtown, surrounded by public transportation and convenient car & bike parking. A portion of the team works remotely, so telecommuting is an option.

Please note: Resumes without cover-letters will be ignored.