nGen Works is Hiring

Posted by: Carl Smith on Wednesday June 11, 2008

Update

The search is over! Thanks to everyone that applied. Our new nGeneer will be posting to say hello very soon. 8.28.08

After 5 years in business we’re about to do something we’ve never done before. Today we are announcing that we’re looking for a new nGeneer. Those of you who know us understand we’re very serious about not growing fast, so this is a very big deal for us.
Below you’ll find a basic overview of responsibilities, list of requirements, nice-to-haves and what’s in it for you. If you get through the list and you’re interested in applying for the job, follow the directions at the end of the post.

What You’ll Be Doing

Production (This is NOT a design position.)
CMS integration (mostly ExpressionEngine)
Implementing design into code (XHTML/CSS)
Javascript
Site maintenance

Requirements

Web standards ninja
Cross-browser & cross-platform samurai
Ability to tightly implement designs
Self starter, self manager (even though we’ll manage at first)
ExpressionEngine experience (we’ll help train)
Mac user

Pluses

Local or willing to relocate to Jacksonville (not mandatory)
PHP knowledge
Good at Rockband

What You Get

Full health insurance coverage (for you and your family if you have one)
Fun working environment
A voice in company decisions
Friday afternoons off
3 weeks off a year
Personal days as needed

If you made it all the way to the bottom you must still be interested. If so, follow these directions to apply for the job.

Send an email to which includes:
1) An explanation of why you’d be awesome
2) Links to 5 sites you’ve produced (also include a link to your personal site)
3) Your applicable work experience (no worries if you’re green, we’re looking for potential)
4) Your salary requirements
5) Questions you have about the position

Anyone who doesn’t follow the above procedure will NOT be considered for the position. I mean, if you can’t follow these simple directions it’s just not gonna work out.

nGen Works