Web Developer

SideFX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a full stack web developer to enhance and maintain internal and external Django-based websites in a collaborative team environment. Applicants should have strong back-end development skills, experience working in Linux, and be able to build modern user interfaces. Join this innovative team committed to quality and excellence in a flexible work setting.

Benefits

Hybrid work option

Generous paid time off, starting at 4 weeks

Health insurance coverage

Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

Competitive bonus structure

Qualifications

• Practical back-end web development experience required.
• Ability to build user interfaces using modern web standards.
• Experience working in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Django-based websites.
• Focus on back-end development while also doing front-end work.
• Participate in IT operations (DevOps / DevSecOps).

Skills

Back-end web development

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

For over thirty years, SideFX has been providing artists with procedural 3D animation and visual effects tools designed to produce the highest-quality cinematic results. We are passionate about what our customers do because our roots are in production, both as artists and as pioneering technical innovators.

SideFX has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science multiple times - including with an Oscar - for the development of our Houdini software, and its breakthrough procedural-based technology.

Houdini is used by the world’s top film, TV, and game studios to create blockbuster movies such as Black Panther and Moana, captivating TV shows like Spider-Man, The Lion King and Godzilla vs. Kong, and video games like Ghost Recon, Far Cry and Age of Empires.

What We Value Most :

• Decency : We treat everyone with honesty, kindness and empathy.
• Relationships : We build collaborative bonds based on trust and respect.
• Dedication : We take pride and ownership in our work.
• Excellence : We continually improve ourselves and our work.
• Hybrid Work option with flexibility to work from home.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 4 weeks.
• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Plan with company matched contributions.
• A highly competitive bonus structure.

Position Overview

We are looking for a full stack web developer to add features to and maintain numerous external and internal Django-based websites. You will work in a small agile team alongside other web developers, web designers, and 3D software developers.

Please note that a valid proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination series is an employment requirement.

What you will be working on

• Implement and maintain Django-based websites.
• Focus mainly on back-end development, but do front-end work as well.
• Participate in the IT operation of the websites (DevOps / DevSecOps).
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to be successful

• Practical back-end web development experience.
• Ability to build user interfaces using the latest web standards.
• Experience working in Linux.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team development environment.

Not required but great to have

• Experience with Django.
• Experience with Angular and vue.js.
• Experience with database administration (MySQL).

Location

Our transit-friendly head office location in downtown Toronto is open-concept with a relaxed style.

SideFX is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.