Django Web Developer Job at Caktus Group in Durham
Caktus Group, Durham, NC, United States, 27703
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).
Within 30 days:
Follow agile development methodologies and take part in bimonthly team sprints and daily standup meetingsProvide and incorporate constructive feedback on code reviews and use established Git/Mercurial branching models to stay in sync with the teamDeploy changes to development servers frequently so client stakeholders see progress and feel connected to the processCreate, 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 practicesCollaborate on 3-5 multiple ongoing projects and commit changes frequently to provide project leads and project managers with updates on progressMaintain a high level of unit test coverage across assigned projects to catch and prevent feature regressionsLead productive and collaborative implementation discussions with internal and client stakeholdersDistill and transpose high-level project requirements into user workflows and intuitive user interfacesStay on top of and incorporate latest technologies into Caktus’ standard development stack
Within 90 days:
Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience building dynamic web applications in any languageHas a strong grasp of Django development techniquesStrong test driven development skills and familiarity with other agile methodologiesA deep knowledge of relational databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQLProficiency in HTML and CSSFamiliarity with Linux (Debian-flavor) desktop and server environmentsExcellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skillsSelf-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time pressures*Enjoys a fast pace, dynamic, challenging and team-oriented work environment
Bonus Points For
Position: Employee
Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: Yes Salary: Not Specified
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