Django/Python Software Developer

Drive Current; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks personal time off

9 paid federal holidays

Health, vision and dental insurance

401K with 4% matching

Paid mobile phone and home internet

Gym membership

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Drive Current in Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled software developer to work on a large software platform aimed at helping traditional media companies improve their advertising strategies. Candidates should have experience with Python and Django, along with database skills, particularly in PostgreSQL.

The role offers a dynamic startup atmosphere with a sustainable work pace, ensuring a good work-life balance, and includes benefits such as personal time off, health insurance, and a 401K matching plan.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Python experience.
• Understanding of database design, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Ability to handcode HTML is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work on a large software platform for media companies and auto dealers.
• Collaborate with industry experts in a startup atmosphere.
• Continuously learn and develop using modern software practices.

Skills

Python / Django

SQL and database design

HTML handcoding

Linux/Unix command line

OOP, Design Patterns, MVC

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems

Job description

We're an agile company of 20 software development professionals / geeks. We embrace iterative development, test automation and frequent releases. We strive to continuously learn and evolve while delivering working software that we can all be proud of.

Job Description

We are working on a large software platform to help "traditional media companies" (radio, tv, cable) and their auto dealer customers better track and improve advertising spends and campaigns. You will be working with industry experts in a start-up atmosphere, but with a sustainable pace (good work/life balance) and stable funding.

The application is being built with Python, Django, HTML5, Angular and PostgreSQL. We’re looking for someone with at least three years of Python experience. You’ll be proving yourself on the fly, so if you’re a truly great candidate, but with less experience, please apply anyway.

You’ll be working along side Oz, Duane, Adam, Jared and David.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Candidate must possess intermediate to expert knowledge and experience working with Python / Django
• Proficient with SQL and database design, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Ability to read and handcode HTML.
• Comfortable with basic Linux/Unix command line environment.
• Must know OOP, Design Patterns and MVC design methodologies.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience is preferred. There are plenty of self-taught people on the team as well though.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks personal time off / vacation per year
• 9 paid federal holidays
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K with 4% matching
• Paid mobile phone, home internet and gym membership
• Education reimbursement for relevant classes

We have a fun, informal working environment and strongly believe in maintaining a good work / life balance. You’ll work with a team of passionate developers that use the most modern and progressive software development practices.