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We are looking for a software developer with an interest and experience in writing applications that integrate with hardware peripherals, micro-controllers, Arduino etc. to rewrite our kiosk software from scratch while ensuring the hardware and software live happily together. You will be able to steer and design the system from the ground up including picking the right computer for the job, the OS, language and related libraries, (re)writing the User Interface code, integrate the user experience flow with the various hardware components (lifts, scanners, trays, etc.) as well as API integration with our back-end application.

The Skills:

- Understanding the bridge between hardware and software - Experienced in building slick public facing Kiosk user interfaces - Excellent knowledge of multiple programming languages and paradigms preferred (e.g. .NET /Java / C# / Python / C++) - Understanding microcontroller firmware is a big plus - Strong beliefs around pragmatic and productive software engineering including testing and quality assurance - Passionate and knowledgeable around best practices and methodologies

RecyclaBox is an ambitious, progressive technology company who have developed the UK’s first self-service machine that enables consumers to sell their unwanted electronics in a way similar to a self-checkout till.

Contact: twilliams at recyclabox.co.uk

https://www.opendesk.cc is an open making platform based around workspace furniture. What's different about our furniture is that it's designed to be distributed as a digital file, downloaded and made locally anywhere in the world. We have a passionate early adopter community, a global network of professional makers and customers like Nike, Etsy, Arup and Digital Ocean.

We're mainly a London-based team of ~20 people working across web design & development, product design, CAD engineering and digital manufacturing. We're looking for a:

* Lead Developer * Front-end Developer * Full-stack / Systems Developer

## Lead Developer -- London, £40-65k

You'll lead the development of our online systems. These include a marketing website, a fulfilment marketplace, a design publishing and distribution system and various online integrations.

You need to be full-stack unix, deep on web development with experience across multiple products / projects / stacks and languages. It's a practical, hands-on role leading the team, coding, code reviewing, writing specs, collaborating with designers, making system design and architectural decisions and generally using technology to get things done.

## Front-end Developer -- London, £20-35k

You'll develop front-end interfaces for our customer, maker and designer audiences. You need to be a strong Javascript, CSS and HTML developer able to work with Angular directives and Ruby-based CMS templates. You're comfortable refactoring to improving performance and maintainability.

## Full-stack / Systems Developer -- London or Remote, £20-40k

You're a full-stack polyglot developer happy to design and develop back-end systems, integrations and automated workflows. You'll inherit a medium sized Python web application (Pyramid, SQLAlchemy), Ruby content management system (Spontaneous.io) and a domain specific design publishing and distribution system (see https://opendesk.github.io/winnow/). Your job is to maintain and extend these systems and generally develop and improve our web applications, online systems and infrastructure.

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We're looking for talent, drive and passion for our model of open making. All these roles have solution design and decision making responsibility and everything we do is an iterative collaboration between creative technologists.

If that sounds like you then please do get in touch. To be clear: the CTO and Front-end roles must be based in London (we're in Hackney) whilst the back-end roles can be in London or remote. We're ideally looking for you to start in December or January.

If you're interested, email dev-recruitment@opendesk.cc with information about you (CV or profile links), the role you're applying for and a short personalised cover note explaining exactly why you're interested in it.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous, and articulate web developer to assist in the production of client campaigns. In this position you will help us to build unique interactive assets in which information/data is visualized in a compelling way and assist in various other development needs across the company. You will work closely with project managers to provide insight as to the feasibility of project ideas as well as share your vision for new possibilities to consider. You will also maintain an awareness of industry standards and trends (particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies) and keep team members informed with ways to incorporate these in future projects.

Required Skills and Experience: Design talent/experience (Photoshop/Illustrator) Familiarity with Git/FTP A firm knowledge of the following: JavaScript jQuery HTML CSS D3.js Ability to create web pages when given an Illustrator or Photoshop file

MachineMetrics was founded by a small group of software and manufacturing professionals that couldn’t sit still and are obsessed with making an incredible product. We may not change the world, but we will make factory floors more productive and efficient. We make software that machine operators actually like to use.

We are looking for a talented, FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER who has excellent problem solving and communication skills. Applicants should have 5+ years of experience in both server-side and client-side web development. You should be an expert in NodeJS, AngularJS, Socket.IO, and Amazon Web Services such as ElasticBeanstalk.

At MachineMetrics, you will work with a close team and help make important decisions about product direction and overall system architecture. The opportunity to make an impact on the software is significant. You may also communicate directly with customers about issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner. You will be asked to write code during the interview.

Our work environment is busy, non-political, and comfortable. People that do well here are able to self-manage but aren’t afraid to reach out for guidance. Our team is committed to making an awesome product that will help our customers see serious improvements.

To apply, send a resume to careers [at] machinemetrics [dot] com

To view the job description and apply please click here: https://jobs.lever.co/maxmind/3a46a21b-6051-4847-89ae-8d1c77...

MaxMind does not currently sponsor employment visas.

RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please include a link to your GitHub account or portfolio if you have one. We want to know about you!

Note: We can only consider applications from the US states of Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon, and anywhere in Canada. Relocation to any of the aforementioned locations is welcome.