Django/Python Software Developer

Drive Current; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, home internet and gym membership

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Drive Current in San Diego, California is looking for a software developer with strong Python and Django skills. You will work on a platform for media companies and auto dealers, collaborating with a passionate team in a fun environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and offers great benefits including personal time off, health insurance, and a 401K match. This is an opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere while maintaining a sustainable work pace.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to expert knowledge of Python/Django.
• Proficient in SQL and PostgreSQL database design.
• Ability to handcode HTML and command-line basics.

Responsibilities

• Developing software for media companies and auto dealers.
• Collaborating in a start-up atmosphere while maintaining work-life balance.
• Learning and evolving within a team of experienced developers.

Skills

Python / Django

SQL and database design

HTML handcoding

Linux/Unix command line

OOP and Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

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 alongside Oz, Duane, Adam, Jared and David. View their bios at drivecurrent.com.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.

Learn more about our team at www.drivecurrent.com