Django Javascript Developer

Factal; Remote; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A risk intelligence company is seeking a full-time Developer to join their technology team. The role is open to remote candidates from the UK or US. You will develop interactive user interfaces and internal tools, requiring experience in JavaScript and Python/Django. The ideal candidate will have strong web application development skills and be comfortable handling geographic data. The base salary for this position ranges from $100k to $115k, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid Bank holidays

Generous parental leave

Stock options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience developing web applications with JavaScript and Python/Django.
• Familiarity with geographic data and spatial queries.
• Comfortable with testing frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive user interfaces.
• Create internal tools for the editing team.
• Work on high-use large-scale applications.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

React

Node.js

CSS

HTML5

Job description

Overview

About Factal: Factal is a risk intelligence and breaking news company that helps the worlds largest organizations protect people avoid disruptions and expedite disaster relief. Powered by a hybrid of advanced AI and experienced journalists Factal detects and verifies critical events like severe weather conflict and crime in real time. Trusted by many of the worlds most prominent companies and more than 250 humanitarian NGOs Factals products include a web platform mobile app and data products that are sold on an annual basis.

About this role: Factal is seeking a full-time Developer to join our Seattle-based technology team (remote US/UK resident candidates welcome).

Your role would be developing interactive interfaces for our users as well as internal tools for our team of editors. We have a web application (a blend of features akin to working on X/Twitter Facebook Maps apps and News apps) as well as administrative interfaces that need good design thinking and smart execution. The ability to code Javascript and Python/Django at least an intermediate level is a requirement.

The ideal candidate

• Has experience developing a complex web application/interface using combination of Javascript Django Python and PostgreSQL
• Has experience dealing with geographic data such as shapefiles spatial queries and mapping SDKs
• Has experience with testing frameworks tools and best practices
• Has experience working on high-use large-scale applications
• Doesnt need complex instructions/specs/workflows to get things done
• Prefers to work for a small company one with a mission and wants to contribute

Benefits

• Private medical and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Bank holidays
• Generous parental leave
• Stock options
• Lots of dog pics
• Flexible working hours (we are a 24/7 operation with people all over the world)

The base salary range for this role is 00. Compensation is a mix of base salary bonus and stock options. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States/United Kingdom without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Non-discrimination policy

Factal pays competitively and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.

Additional details

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills: Arm, CSS, C/C++, HTML5, React, Redux, Node.js, Angular, Ember.js, JavaScript, backbone.js

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 100 - 115