Djangogigs.com - Details for the software developer (python/django) gig

Hi! We are an exciting, funded web startup looking for an ambitious software engineer who is hungry to build awesome software that millions of people use. Based in Soho, London, we are building the next big thing for millions of gamers around the world, and are looking for an exceptional technical mind to join the team and attack some hard problems in creative ways.

The role

As employee number 8, you'll work closely with the rest of the outstanding technical team to build the core features that our users will love you for. You will get the chance to demonstrate your ability by tackling some hard technical challenges such as game recommendation, game stats integration and search algorithms. We release 2-3 times per week, so your cool new features will be live on the site being used straight away! And as we're all about gaming, you'll be involved in lot of market research: messing around with LittleBigPlanet or pwning some n00bs at Call of Duty 4 is all in a days work! :)

Are you the one? You are, if you:

• Love agile development, working independently on your own challenges, and together in a team on the bigger vision
• Are completely fluent in a scripting language such as Python, Perl or Ruby and have experience with web frameworks and the MVC concept
• Have used MySQL or PostgreSQL extensively and you know your way around Apache, nginx or other server
• It's a bonus if you have good Javascript (especially jQuery) skills
• Get excited by the idea of scaling web apps to millions of users
• Are the best developer in your peer group, and want to be at a place where you are constantly challenged and pushed to become better
• Get obsessed about the problem you're solving and don't stop until you've cracked it
• Have a thirst to learn new skills and technologies, and can pick things up easily
• Want to have fun building lots of new features and get stuff done
• Are full of positive energy, relish the thought of being part of a small, fast-moving team and enjoy brainstorming about new ideas

Benefits

• Opportunity to become recognised as one of the best in your field, through being a core member of the back-end development team for a high-profile startup
• Relaxed, sociable work environment with lots of independence
• Building an exciting app that millions of real life people will use and appreciate everyday
• First hand experience of how to start, grow, market and raise funding for startups (perhaps useful for your own company one day)
• Working with awesome technologies (Python/Django/jQuery/Debian/Fogbugz/Git)
• As part of one of the top technical teams in the UK, along side super smart people who have a lot of fun, devoid of any politics
• With dual-widescreen monitors, a new computer and a Herman Miller Aeron chair
• In a fun office, with free drinks, in the heart of Soho (there are so many options for lunch it's crazy!)
• A competitive salary and a generous equity stake in the company (you're working hard to make the company successful, so you should share generously in the reward!)

A little more about us

• Backed by some of the most prestigious investors in the world with specific experience in social networks and games (including the founder of Bebo, the former CEO of PlayStation, etc)
• Founded by entrepreneurs with a track record for success with internet and video games companies
• 100,000 gamers already using the service!
• We'll be messing around with Facebook Apps, OpenSocial and will be integrating with Xbox Live and other multiplayer services.
• And unlikely many other web businesses, we know exactly how to make money, and steps needed to get us there :)

So, all in all, exciting stuff! If you're interested, do get in touch. Experience is less important than talent. CV is always helpful. Examples of things you've built yourself would be really cool too. Shoot an email to Ben, cofounder/CTO, at ben[at]playfire[dot]com to find out more.