Ckan/coders-wanted

= Python Web Developer =

We are seeking a programmer for work on CKAN, our open source catalogue system for datasets or other "knowledge" resources. CKAN aims to make it easy to find, share and reuse open content and data, especially in ways that are machine automatable.

CKAN is a web-application written in python using a relational DB. It utilizes components such as Pylons webapp framework, SQLAlchemy ORM, Postgresql database, Solr index, and Rabbitmq messaginging system.

The programmer could be based anywhere and work either part time as a contractor or full time. We're happy for students to apply. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Essential:

 * Python and general programming skills
 * Web application development experience
 * Demonstrated ability to learn fast
 * Database experience (especially PostgreSQL)

Desirable:

 * Knowledge and experience of SQLAlchemy, Solr and RabbitMQ
 * Experience with distributed version control (git, mercurial, bazaar)
 * Some knowledge of RDF and semantic web technologies