Django Web Developer

Added on December 30, 2011 and expired on January 31, 2012
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Side Effects Software is seeking a web developer experienced with Django.

Side Effects Software is a leader in the creation of 3D animation software. We are looking for a web developer to add features to and maintain a Django-based web site. You will work in a small agile team alongside other web developers, web designers, 3D artists, and Houdini software developers. At Side Effects, you will have the ability to make a significant contribution to the success of our project. We are looking for the best and brightest to join our highly motivated team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain a Django-based web site
  • Help with the deployment and operation of the site
  • Work closely with designers

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with Python and Django
  • Experience integrating Django into Apache
  • Experience with jQuery
  • Ability to build user interfaces using the latest web standards
  • System operations experience
  • Experience deploying a web site in production
  • Knowledge of how to build secure web sites and servers
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team development environment

Bonus Skills

  • Experience testing web sites with Selenium
  • Experience with Apache Solr
  • Experience with the PayPal API
  • Experience with YUI
  • Ability to contribute to interface designs
  • Web and database performance optimizations
  • System monitoring
  • General system administration tasks
  • Integration with social media sites

Location

Our transit-friendly head office location, directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto, is open-concept with a relaxed style that includes flexible hours and casual dress.

Timeline

Permanent full time or one-year renewable contract, starting as soon as possible.

Please submit applications to recruiting@sidefx.com with the subject “Web Developer (Toronto)”.

About the Company

Established in 1987, Side Effects Software is a world leader in the development of Houdini, our advanced 3D animation and special effects software for use in film, commercials and video games. Side Effects Software has twice been recognized with Scientific and Technical awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Houdini is used by numerous leading digital content creation facilities including: Blizzard Entertainment, Blue Sky Studios, Digital Domain, Double Negative, Dreamworks Animation, Electronic Arts, Framestore, Guerrilla Games, Pixar Animation Studios, Rhythm and Hues and Sony Pictures Imageworks.

For more information on the company, see www.sidefx.com.

Country: Canada

Gig Location: Toronto, Canada

Site: http://www.sidefx.com/

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