Junior to Intermediate Software Engineers

Djangojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic academic publishing startup is seeking Junior to Intermediate Software Engineers to make an impact on research communications. In this role, you will participate in the complete software lifecycle, from designing to deploying software for systems used globally. Ideal candidates will have a Computer Science degree or equivalent skills, strong technical abilities in Python, HTML, CSS, and JS, and a passion for innovation in publishing technology.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Computer Science degree or equivalent skills and experience.
• Strong technical skills with an understanding of HTML, CSS, JS required.
• Familiarity with Python and experience with test-driven development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of software projects throughout the lifecycle.
• Build systems impacting millions of users in research communications.

Skills

Understanding of HTML

Understanding of CSS

Understanding of JS

Competence in any major language

Solid grounding in UNIX/Linux

SQL and database design skills

Experience with versioning system (Git, Mercurial or SVN)

Strong capabilities with Python

Competence in other major OO/functional language

Experience with test-driven development and unit testing

Web design, accessibility and optimisation abilities

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Junior To Intermediate Software Engineers - Academic Publishing Startup at Ubiquity Press

We’re looking for talented people with broad technical skills who genuinely want to have an impact on the world.

You will work on a range of projects and be involved in all stages of the software lifecycle from design through development, testing and deployment to maintenance. You will be helping to build systems used by millions of users, delivering a dynamic and compelling user experience, integrated with publishing and university systems.Ubiquity Press is more than a publisher – we’re also engineering new technology that will change and improve the future of research communications worldwide. We’re a young, dynamic company, and can offer the excitement and advantages of working for a start-up, based from our office in vibrant Fitzrovia, between UCL and London’s West End. Our focus is on producing systems that enable universities and researchers to take control of publishing, and that make research information available to the widest possible audience.

General required qualifications:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent skills and experience
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JS
• Competence in any major language also looked upon favourably.
• Solid grounding in UNIX/Linux
• SQL and database design skills
• Experience with a versioning system such as Git, Mercurial or SVN

Back-end required qualifications:

• Strong capabilities with Python
• Competence in any other major OO or functional language looked upon favourably
• Experience with test-driven development and unit testing

Front-end required qualifications:

• HTML, CSS, JS
• Competence with one of: Python, PHP
• Web design, accessibility and optimisation abilities

Additional experience or interest in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Free/Open source software
• Open access publishing
• Semantic web
• Markdown/REST syntax

Position: Employee

Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: No Salary: Not Specified

How to Apply

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