Software Developer / Technical Writer

A web-based software startup is seeking a contract Software Developer and Technical Writer to join a small team that is developing LAMP platform software. This is a great opportunity for a short term contract of 3 to 4 months that is convertable to full time position in a high potential start-up based on successful task performance.

  Candidate will report to a software mentor who will guide the overall work.However candidate must be a self starter able to take mentor input and execute diligently, accurately and independently, and work with other team members to implement work.

The candidate must have at least a Bachelors in Computer Science, graduate degree is an advantage. The candidate must have at least 2 years industry work experience in the key early phases of software development. In particular, the candidate MUST have proven ability to write software requirements. This includes work that demonstrates technical writing skills, logical thinking and organization, verbal communication skills, and software coding proficiency.

Previous work with PHP and XML an advantage. Candidate must be available to work full time  - 40 hours per week -  for at least 3-months from commencement of contract near the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Campus in Newark, NJ. 

Availability for this job is immediate upon posting. Initial compensation is negotiable and  upward reviewable during assignment at 3 week intervals and is based strictly on pre-contract track record and and in-contract performance.