Ask HN: Can you comment on my job posting for employee #1?
Hi, my name is Brad Touesnard. I’m the founder of WP App Store (http://wpappstore.com), a marketplace which enables users to purchase and install themes and plugins from within WordPress. I’m looking for employee #1. That’s right, at the moment it’s just me and my wonderful advisors, Adii Pienaar of WooThemes and Carl Hancock of rocketgenius.
== Flexible, Proactive, & Embraces Change ==
In addition to being a talented PHP developer, you should welcome taking on tasks outside of web development. In fact, you should identify and take on tasks without having to be asked.
Most people don’t like change. You should embrace it. You should be open to trying new things. This isn’t IBM, Microsoft, or another colossus. This is a nimble startup and things change quickly, including your role.
== Extraordinary Benefits ==
I believe that a healthy work-life balance is very important and key to creativity and overall happiness. And if you’re happy, I’m much more likely to be happy too. To promote a healthy work-life, I'm offering the following generous benefits:
Full salary for a 4-day work week. We won’t work Fridays. 15 vacation days + stat holidays + two weeks off at Christmas Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision
== Developers, Developers, Developers ==
I’m seeking a PHP developer who loves working with WordPress. Ideally someone who keeps up with the latest WordPress core development by following along in Trac, submitting core patches, playing with nightlies, and reading release notes. Someone with a nice, healthy WP.org profile, with some plugin submissions. I’d also love to see some examples of more advanced theme and plugin coding, like adding custom URL rewrites, parsing requests, customizing the dashboard, and working with crons. Above all you need to show me you enjoy developing for WordPress.
== Requirements ==
* Expert PHP programming skills with intimate understanding of WordPress
* Superb English communication skills (spoken and written)
* Very good front-end development skills
* Good LAMP system administration skills
* Good UX and design sense
* Comfortable working remotely (there is no office)
== Nice-to-Have ==
* Located in AST time zone or a close neighbor
* UX and design skills
* Computer science degree or equivalent
* Experience working with AWS
== Responsibilities ==
* Work with me to develop the WP App Store’s systems (built on WordPress) and add new features for customers, publishers, and affiliates
* Examples of new features include product search, ratings & reviews, new API endpoints, and an ad platform
* Engage with the WordPress community by writing blog posts, tweeting, contributing to WordPress core, and contributing to the WP.org repository
== Interview Me ==
Let’s say you accepted an offer for this position. You would be working with me daily, so I recommend learning as much about me as possible. You can find my complete autobiography at http://bradt.ca/about/ but feel free to dig deeper and ask lots of questions if we end up chatting.
This position starts as a 3-month contract with the potential to turn into a full-time position at the end of the contract. Should you accept an offer for this position, I reserve the right to say “make it so #1” as often as I like.
== Apply ==
To apply, please send an email to employee1@wpappstore.com with the following:
* A link to your resume (no attachments please)
* Your GitHub and/or WP.org account URL
* Why this job interests you
* Why you are good for this job
* A URL to something awesome