Lead Python Web Developer at London Start-up

Added on August 25, 2010 and expired on September 24, 2010
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Lead Django Developer

We are looking to hire a talented, enthusiastic and hard-working Python/Django developer to come on board as the Lead developer of ParkatmyHouse (http://www.parkatmyhouse.co.uk) with the goal of promoting them in to CTO after around 6 months (and continue as our lead developer).

You will be heavily involved in decision making processes, drive the product development and work directly alongside the CEO.

The position is perfect for an ambitious coder who would prefer to be a driving force behind innovation rather than someone who looks at a specification and follows it word for word going through the motions.

ParkatmyHouse works with a number of web services and API's and the job will involve fresh challenges on a weekly basis. We love trying out new technologies and offering them to our visitors.

Benefits of working at ParkatmyHouse:

  • Get in at an early stage of an exciting company
  • Work in the heart of London
  • Remote working available
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible hours
  • Early employee Stock options

Personal skills required: - Fast learner - Ready to face daily analytical challenges - Willing to build a career within the company - You are a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision - You don't give up at challenging tasks - You care about code quality and design and take pride ensuring your code is stable and secure - Personable with great communication skills

Required technical skills: - Python/Django experience - XHTML - A demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Python/Django - A strong understanding of SQL and database design - Solid design, programming, and debugging skills

Have experience or feel they can quickly learn the following exciting technologies that we currently use:

  • Postgres
  • Solr
  • Apache/WSGI

Nice to have technical skills: - Database optimisation experience - SEO - Experience with Google Maps and Paypal APIs

Some awards we have won: - Top 100 start-ups in 2008 according to Startups.co.uk - Yahoo! Innovative Finds of the Year 2007 - runner up - Voted as one of the top 100 smartest UK businesses in 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Gig Location: London, United Kingdom

Site: http://www.parkatmyhouse.co.uk/

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