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[Euwyn Poon]

Hi,

We're looking for someone interested in a non-traditional job opportunity as
a lead developer of a nonprofit Chinese microfinance organization.  Great
opportunity to learn more about China, take ownership of a codebase, and
work for a great cause!

Cheers,
Euwyn
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Lead Developer - PHP, Frontend*

Type: Full-Time
Location: Beijing, China

Wokai is offering a unique opportunity for a web developer to spend a year
(or more) in Wokai's offices in Beijing leading the web development efforts
for a rapidly growing nonprofit that has been featured in the China Daily,
CCTV 新闻，Phoenix TV, Time, CNBC, Bloomberg Asia, MSNBC, and the San Francisco
Chronicle.

The lead developer will work closely with the CEO, product managers and the
marketing team to design and implement features across the site and improve
the usability and scalability of the platform and take Wokai to the next
level.

*What we're looking for:*

* Self starter up for a challenge.  Wokai is growing rapidly, and challenges
abound on the development end.  The ideal candidate will not merely
implement specs but also take initiative in coming up with with feature
suggestions.

* Strong development background.  Deep experience with PHP, Javascript,
HTML/CSS, Subversion, MySQL.

* A portfolio of prior projects.  Personal or otherwise, we'd like to see
your prior work.

* Smart and resourceful.  You must be comfortable working with a lean team
and environment.

* Excellent writing and communication skills.  The Wokai team is across the
globe and relies extensively on written and phone communication to
collaborate.

*Bonus points:*

* Work experience in a consumer web startup.

* A/B or Multivariate testing experience.

* Fluent or proficient in Mandarin and English.
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What we offer:*

* An once-in-a-lifetime experience of working in China, direct exposure to
the burgeoning technology scene.

* A salary of $36,000 USD per year (keep in mind cost of living
adjustments!).

* Processing of any necessary paperwork for a Chinese work visa.

*About Wokai*

Wokai is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Oakland, CA and Beijing, China that
has built a platform to raise microloans from individuals around the world
for rural entrepreneurs in China.  In a little over a year, Wokai has raised
more than $119,000 in microfinance capital from over 700 contributors and
maintains a large global volunteer network.

To apply, please contact: Euwyn Poon at euwyn.poon at wokai.org
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