SFLC.in is looking for a Technologist.  Please do spread the word.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and self-motivated engineers to join us as a resident technologist and become a defender of digital freedom. If you love technology, policy, law and their combined impact on society, this is a good opportunity for you to make a career out of your passions.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and tools to support and enhance research and campaign about digital rights. • Help our lawyers and researchers understand deeper technological aspects of the research that they undertake. • Administer GNU/Linux servers and workstations. Support our staff in using free software tools for their work. • Maintain liaison with free software and technology communities for collaboration and promoting SFLC.in’s work. • Organize technology meetups and events. • Represent SFLC.in at conferences and meetings (domestic or international) and promote our work.

Eligibility

• Strong experience in setting up, maintaining and administering GNU/Linux systems and networks; Troubleshooting problems. • Understanding of free software (FOSS): the technology, the ideology and the community. • Ability to read and understand code.

Nice to have

• Love for Debian GNU/Linux (or its derivatives). • Experience in developing web applications using free (as in freedom) technologies. • An eye for free alternatives to popular but non-free software. • Strong understanding and practice of cryptography, anonymity and privacy tools. • Experience in community building.

Note

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience. So candidates with any amount of experience can apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to forward their applications with a cover letter and the latest resume in a free document format (.pdf/.odt/.txt) to apply -at- sflc -dot- in with the subject line – “Application for Technologist“. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position of filled. For any enquiries and clarifications regarding this position, feel free to contact Sarath at 011-43587126.