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By ImageX on
Summary:
Image X Media is looking for a talented contract web developer with experience working as a Drupal themer/programmer. The position requires exceptional programming skills, problem solving abilities and a strong work ethic. Reporting to the Project Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for taking a web project from the development phase to the final product. In some cases this will require creating or customizing Drupal modules to integrate with other applications.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
• Working with a team (designers, creative director, project manager, and other developers) to create compelling and cutting edge web sites and web applications.
• Responsible for turning design and user interface mockups into functional web sites.
• Custom programming and web application development.
• Testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of existing client sites.
Qualifications:
• Independence, willingness to learn and problem solving skills are a must.
• At least one year of related work experience/education.
• Must be able to handle a face paced work environment, deadlines, and new challenges.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Able to deliver on time and on budget.
Required Skills:
• Experience with the Drupal content management system.
• Proficient with handcoding HTML and tableless CSS.
• Advanced knowledge and implementation of W3C Web Standards.
• Dynamic/Database Driven Development (PHP/MySQL).
Additional Assets:
• JavaScript; experience with AJAX or jQuery.
• Adobe Flash/Action Scripting is an asset.
Compensation:
Rates will range from $20-30/hr depending on education, experience and abilities. Home based/telecommuting contract work is most desired, but onsite opportunities are possible should we find the right candidate.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs[at]imagexmedia.com (include ““Drupal Telecommute” on your subject line). Please include a list of sites that you have built along with the details of the role you played in creating them.
More Info:
Image X Media is located in South Surrey, BC and specializes in Drupal web design & development services. We are a growing company with opportunity for advancement. Visit our site to view information on our company or other job opportunities at http://www.imagexmedia.com/jobs.
Comments
A bit off topic ...
I was thinking about becoming a Drupal freelancer, but $20 - 30 /hour seems pretty low :( Is that what other service providers in this forum are charging?
Market Rates for Drupal Theming and Development
I was not going to comment until someone else broke the silence...
I apologise in advance to the owner of this post (imagexmedia) for influencing bidders, but it is only fair to talk about the question raised.
The going rates in my knowledge are way above $20/$30/hr. Ofcourse you can always find someone to work at $10/hr, but will the person be fast enough (if he/she takes 10 times as long, then you are really paying $100/hr that a knowledgeable developer may charge to do the same thing in an hour)? Getting things done correctly the first time saves time and money, and there are people that request services and vet to get the best developers without looking for the lowest bidder (that will stick together something that may be bloated and impossible to understand or further enhance).
I have done a few jobs that were abandoned by a low bidder that either did not know enough to get it done right, or got distracted by another job that came by (low wages always gets vendors looking for greener pastures) - any relationship that has one feeling like they got a raw deal is often abandoned for a better deal.
Well, long-story-short, here is a demystified explanation of how I come up with my (Drupal Theming and Development, as well as general web development) billing rates for what my repeat clients and I consider to be quality work.
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iDonny Productions: Web CMS Design, Development & Web Standards
Thanks for that.
Thanks for that. Transparency and keeping Drupal service purchasers informed will help deliver better Drupal services and benefit the Drupal community as a whole :)
our rates
Hi sorry I didn't realize people had replied on this thread. Thanks for alerting me on it Ashok. To answer your question, I'd say that for some people, $20-30/hr seems too low (as seen in the above replies) but to others it can seem great. Definitely if you can do better than that, I'd encourage you to go for it. Working for a Drupal firm means that you will get a lesser rate than you'd get if you work directly for a client. And in our case we're on the lower end of the scale in terms of what Drupal firms are paying too, but our charge-out rate is considerably less than more established firms so we really don't have the room at this stage to pay higher. So if you you feel you can do it on your own, I'd encourage you to do so or look for a firm who's able to pay a higher rate.
Also just a note to iDonny... thanks for your adding your link on fair and honest pricing. It would be good to chat with you sometime if your firm is looking for any referrals.
Glenn
too low
To add to what others have said, the level of experience you are looking for would require somewhere in the $60-80/hr range, not 20-30. I have the experience you are looking for but cannot work at those rates. So to anyone else that is wondering, no, this is not the standard.
Agreed, though with reservations
I believe this could be reasonable if you guaranteed a specific number of hours per month or per two week period. Within this guarantee, this rate is rather low. I just dealt with a client who I believed would be reasonable, however I completed 30 hours of work in a month and when this was invoiced they refused to pay. Seems that when you get in a lower cost amount, especially this low you run into people who may attempt to argue over small trivial amounts (this client argued over a $15 at one point).
To the poster; no I'm not stating you are like this, however this is simply my experience when servicing customers at this price point.
Ron Williams
http://ronwilliams.io/