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Web Application Developer

Job Posting January 26th, 2011

Are you a rock star programmer with a passion for elegant web UI and leading edge technology? Do you want to help re-form the music industry?

Nimbit, Inc. is seeking A+ web developers to evolve its market-leading platform for musicians and labels. The company is changing the way artists and fans interact with state-of-the-art applications that integrate social media, e-commerce, content/media distribution, and web marketing.

The ideal candidate would have 3+ years experience working with multi-tiered web applications in a rapid application development environment and would possess in-depth working knowledge of emerging technologies and their commercial applications.

You would report directly to the CTO and would work as part of a team of senior engineers in a rapid/agile development environment that is challenging and fun.

Here is what we are looking for:

  • Stellar chops for high performance web apps using next gen tools
  • Strong focus and ability for elegant web UI
  • Demonstrated ability to work in all phase of multi-tier web applications, from client-side UI back through data layers
  • Firm knowledge of AJAX, PHP, JSON, XML, DHTML, Linux, Apache, SQL
  • Experience with Jquery, C# and Java is a plus
  • Familiarity with REST API structure
  • Experience with cloud/elastic computing is a plus
  • Experience deploying apps on social media platforms is a plus
  • Understanding and passion for the music business is a plus

Above all this person needs to be dedicated to excellence and ready to work in a very fast paced start up environment. Nimbit offers competitive compensation in a dynamic, fun work hard/play hard start up environment.

If feel you’ve got the stuff, please email us your complete resume, references and salary requirements to:

Apply Online: jobs@nimbit.com

Subject Line: Web Application Developer

Graphic Design Intern

This is a perfect internship for any graphic design student interested in working in the
music industry!  This internship is for academic credit only!
You will be assisting the Graphics Department at Nimbit with the everyday workflow
that includes pre-press production:
  • checking templates
  • resolution
  • bleed
  • color specifications
  • creating press-ready pdfs, etc…
You will also be creating templates, and archiving files.  Internship may possibly include some design work for compact disc packaging and posters, as well as company ads and web-related graphics!
Must be proficient on Mac OSX and have a strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Quark Xpress.
Knowledge of print production and HTML are a plus.
Please click here to send resume and portfolio.

Online Music Software Tester

Do you love music? Do you have a passion for solving technical problems and figuring out how things work? Are you looking for a great opportunity to get involved with software development in the music industry?

Nimbit, Inc., the leading direct-to-fan platform for the music industry, is looking for passionate, detail-oriented people to help test and build our online software. The company provides integrated e-commerce, content management and web marketing tools to the independent music industry, serving thousands of artists and record labels of all types. This person will be conducting product testing, assisting in software releases and working with the product team to create excellent user experience.

Nimbit offers a work hard/play hard environment working with a variety of Web technologies. This is an entry level, part-time position that has the potential to quickly become full-time and be part of the re-shaping of the music industry.

Target qualifications are as follows:

  • Natural curiosity for working on technical problems
  • Basic knowledge of how Web applications work
  • Detail oriented, passionate about doing things right
  • Working knowledge of MS-Office software (Excel,Word,PowerPoint, etc)
  • Working knowledge of software testing / automation a plus
  • Software UI design experience a plus
  • Experience writing software code a plus
  • Passion for the music industry a plus

Interested parties should click here to submit complete resume, references and salary requirements.

Product Support Intern

The Nimbit Product Team needs some help. We have the perfect opportunity for someone looking for an internship at an awesome Boston-area music startup.

Responsibilities:

  • Help to support our customer base using live chat, our support ticketing system, and rarely the tellyphone.
  • Provide feedback and iterate on mockups of product updates and new tools.
  • Identify and escalate bugs found in our products.
  • Conduct product research to ensure we’re building relevant tools.

Qualifications:

  • Some customer support experience would be great.
  • Some HTML/CSS and WordPress knowledge would be also great.
  • You’re up to date on what all the cool kids are using (Twitter, Facebook, rickrolling, etc.)
  • We love music, so hopefully you do too!

To apply:

  • Check out nimbit.com, sign up for a free account, and be brutally honest when you let us know what you think.
  • Send your feedback, your resume and/or an explanation of why you’re awesome to kevin@nimbit.com.
  • You need to be earning school credit for your internship, and we’ll reimburse your travel expenses.

Nimbit (nimbit.com) is located in Framingham, MA. We’re right around the corner from the Framingham commuter rail station, and we’re also accessible by car, bike, or foot. We have free lunch on Tuesdays! But only if you work here.