Freelancer web 2.0 programmer for Earth.org (LAMP) for Earth.org

At Earth.org we are building a Web2.0 travel guide with a responsible mindset, collaboratively sourced from users and travellers around the world. And we're not just talk about being responsible: At least 50% of our profits will go into environmental, social and cultural projects.

We are a 100% remote team around the world working on the initial beta which has been silently launched and needs your support to get off the ground. We are a small, open-minded and dedicated team and are looking for people who can work independently at the workplace of their choice - be it a beach in Goa, a cafe in Paris or your bedroom in San Francisco.

Earth.org is looking for a passionate Web 2.0 programmer (20 to 40 hours/week), who will play a central role in the technical development of Earth.org.

Your tasks:

• Separation of business logic and presentation through the use of an MVC framework (specifically cakePHP)
• Interaction with remote APIs through several means, including AJAX and possibly sockets
• Reuse and integration of publicly available components like Zend framework

Our requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the LAMP environment.
• Ideally CakePHP and server administration experience.
• Ideally you have a degree in computer science.
• You know and use Web 2.0 applications (e.g. APIs, mashups), ideally you programmed in the field of web 2.0.
• Strong grasp of the English language.
• Ideally remote work experience, at least you have the ability to work with people from other countries, cultures, languages and belief structures.
• You share our environmental, social and cultural friendly mindset.

We can only take replies that contain:

• A detailed description of your experience regarding our requirements
• Your hourly fee

Location: remote work at your preferred location
Time horizon: minimum 12 months, preferable long-term

Interested? Contact us at: E-mail: work@earth.org