Textile Archive Application

Blue Rider Design, based in Portland, houses and maintains an international collection of 26,000 textiles and original artwork. For a bit of our history, check out our blog, [login to view URL] We are developing a unique Web application which will showcase our extensive collection. A majority of the application is built, but we are seeking another developer who can help us get all the way to the end and refactor some of the existing implementation. Our original developer is available for for consultation and to help with the transition The application uses node.js, CouchDB, Solr, and jQuery. The position is part-time and contract based. We prefer you are based in the Portland so that you can meet on-site with our team on a regular basis. However, you can perform the work from your existing office. Required Experience You’ve developed at least one node.js-based application that is in production today You’ve worked with NoSQL databases and have a sound background in good schema design You use jQuery on a regular basis but could write a JavaScript library/plugin from scratch when needed You’re at home when it comes to integrating in HTML and CSS produced by front-end developers Preferred Candidates who meet the following qualifications will be given strong preference: Local to Portland Experience with backbone.js Experience developing an application with complex multimedia and/or search requirements