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Djangojobs

Django Web Developer

Djangojobs, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Caktus builds apps the right way. We're a leading Django and SMS firm with over 100 custom solutions that reach more than 70 million people. Join our sharp team and be part of an open, collaborative culture. We're passionate about solving complex challenges especially when they have a social impact. Our clients are of all sizes and industries, including Mozilla, InDemand, Discovery, and UNICEF. Major projects include the world's first SMS voter registration system (Libya) and the first crowd-sourced digital moderator for political debates (Open Debates).

Caktus uses a standardized and equitable method to calculate salaries. Salaries are predetermined by a formula, which incorporates market rates, cost of living, candidate experience, and years with the company. They are standardized team-wide and are non-negotiable. For this position, we're seeking a Level I or Level II candidate with a starting salary of $63,960 or $70,320, respectively.

Within 30 days

Follow agile development methodologies and take part in bimonthly team sprints and daily standup meetings

Provide and incorporate constructive feedback on code reviews and use established Git/Mercurial branching models to stay in sync with the team

Deploy changes to development servers frequently so client stakeholders see progress and feel connected to the process

Create, implement and edit Django templates with compliant HTML5/CSS3 and use LESS/SASS to organize and make CSS easier to manage

Model and implement intricate data structures using relational databases such as PostgreSQL

Within 60 days

Write complex Django apps following client specifications and Caktus and community development best practices

Collaborate on 3-5 multiple ongoing projects and commit changes frequently to provide project leads and project managers with updates on progress

Maintain a high level of unit test coverage across assigned projects to catch and prevent feature regressions

Lead productive and collaborative implementation discussions with internal and client stakeholders

Distill and transpose high-level project requirements into user workflows and intuitive user interfaces

Stay on top of and incorporate latest technologies into Caktus' standard development stack

Qualifications

Has a strong grasp of Django development techniques

Strong test driven development skills and familiarity with other agile methodologies

A deep knowledge of relational databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL

Proficiency in HTML and CSS

Familiarity with Linux (Debian-flavor) desktop and server environments

Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills

Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures

Enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging and team-oriented work environment

It is the policy of Caktus to provide equal employment for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, body, genetic information, marital status, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran.

Position: Employee

Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: Yes Salary: Not Specified

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