Summary

To achieve our organizational goals, we offer a completely digital platform that allows for scalability to eventually be a global platform. Our digital solutions include a search engine for cities research (like Google) and digital learning guides (like to Coursera MOOC courses).In addition, we also have a website (imaginecities.com).You will be responsible for working with our Technology team, as part of our Product Management team, to maintain and improve the website and our digital solutions.

Description

About

We are a non-profit social enterprise that informs the public, inspires action, and acts as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world.

We envision cities as vibrant, inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build innovative urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging, and happiness. 

Position Summary

To achieve our organizational goals, we offer a completely digital platform that allows for scalability to eventually be a global platform. Our digital solutions include a search engine for cities research (like Google) and digital learning guides (like to Coursera MOOC courses). In addition, we also have a website (imaginecities.com). You will be responsible for working with our Technology team, as part of our Product Management team, to maintain and improve the website and our digital solutions. 

Duties & Responsibilities

You are proficient in developing rich internet applications, including programming experience with at least one server-side technology (Django, Flask, Ruby, PHP, MySQL) and responsive design with fundamental front-end languages and frameworks (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, APIs, React.js).

Qualifications

  • Graduated or enrolled in a University degree or College diploma or certificate program

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Familiarity with object-oriented design patterns (OOP)

  • Familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • A flexible, curious, and creative mentality

  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to keep on top of a workload

  • Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to engage with our community of city-builders