[BBLISA-jobs] Job: Python Programmer / Sys Admin for the Free Software Foundation

[Daniel Clark]

Hi all, my employer, the Free Software Foundation, is looking for a
new full-time employee, and the primary skill set we are looking for
is Python wizardry (specifically we have a lot of Django, and
Zope/Plone and other systems we want to move to Django).

Official job posting is included below; it is also available at:
http://www.fsf.org/news/python-programmer-systems-administrator

The FSF is a really great place to work - fun, motivated people in a
very friendly environment - and we of course encourage people to
continue working on any Free Software projects they may already be
into outside of work. If these happen to be things we also use, then
you can get paid for your fun work :-) -- our previous Python
Programmer / Sys Admin had a side business doing Satchmo (Django based
ecommerce framework) consulting, which worked out really well for both
him and us. I'm trying to find time to hack on and deploy Bcfg2. My
current colleague is also a Coreboot (formerly know as LinuxBIOS)
developer and also runs a virtual private server company.

FSF Seeks Python Programmer / GNU/Linux Systems Administrator

This is an opportunity to work for the organization that sponsors the
GNU project, publishes the GPL, and fights for software freedom.

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, seasoned, experienced
programmer with in-depth Python knowledge and GNU/Linux systems
administration expertise. The candidate should be intimately familiar
with the free software community and how it works, and will be more
interested in making a substantial contribution to software freedom
than obtaining a high salary.

Other Required Skills:
* Willingness to learn and understand how political and philosophical
positions of an organization impact computing requirements.
* Ability to work as part of a team and to handle and coordinate
contributions from a volunteer core.
* Open-minded and tolerant of others.

The job must be worked on-site at the FSF's downtown Boston offices.
Both a phone interview and an in-person, on-site interview will be
required. Limited relocation expenses are available.

This job is a union position. The salary is fixed at $55,224/year and
that is non-negotiable. Other benefits include the following:
* Full family health coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
* Four weeks of paid vacation annually,
* Seventeen paid holidays annually,
* Public transit commuting cost reimbursement,
* 403(b) program through TIAA-CREF,
* Somewhat flexible work hours,
* Openmoko Freerunner with services for work use.

This position works in concert as an equal to two other on-site
systems administrators. This position reports directly to the
Executive Director.

Resumes and cover letters must be submitted via email to
hiring at fsf.org. The email must contain the subject line, "Python
Programmer". Resumes should be attached via MIME in ASCII text or PDF.
Cover letters must be in ASCII directly in the body of the email
message. Resumes not sent via email or email submissions that do not
follow these instructions will be ignored.

Because of visa restrictions in the US, only US-based applicants can
be considered.

Resumes will be accepted until the right candidate is found. We expect
to hire immediately upon finding the right candidate.

Last modified 2008-09-16 04:37 PM