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Remote Web Developer (Django Cms) at Kimetrica

Jan 17, 2019

About Kimetrica

Kimetrica is a social enterprise with a mission to increase the effectiveness of spending in the social sector primarily in low-income countries. We provide software to support evidence-based humanitarian decision-making and learning. We help governments and non-profit organizations increase the impact and efficiency of their social investments, enhance accountability, manage critical risks, and build donor or taxpayer confidence.

Position Description

Kimetrica is seeking to recruit a Django developer to work on responsive, content-driven websites implemented using Django CMS. You are likely to be a technology enthusiast with a passion for improving user experience and you have a good eye for clean and attractive interface design. You are likely to want to apply your technical and design skills to social causes.

The websites integrate high-end interactive analytics, GIS and dashboard / visualization functionality alongside contextual information and analysis. They serve humanitarian and international development communities, supporting decision-making on disaster management, project design and management, and public policy. Current projects include websites monitoring evolving political, social and economic conditions in fragile states.

Key Tasks

• Develop content-driven websites using Django CMS, including search engine optimization and website analytics;
• Liaise with clients to understand their requirements for both branding and content and collaborate with them to design and implement attractive, modern, responsive websites;
• Liaise with in-house and external visualization experts to integrate interactive visualizations and dashboards;
• Manage other front-end developers, web designers, and outsource contractors as required;
• Create proposals, wireframes and / or mockups for websites;
• Develop efficient and agile processes for website design, implementation, and content management;
• Conduct research and ensure that we provide the best available front-end technology to our clients and advise Kimetrica on the tech stack.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Python CMS developer / designer using Django CMS (preferred), Wagtail or Mezzanine, 2+ years
• Proven work experience as a website developer / designer, 5+ years
• Experience with search engine optimization and website analytics
• Experience with ES2015+, HTML5, CSS preprocessors (SASS or LESS)
• Experience with Bootstrap
• Familiarity with automated front-end testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment) and agile development (we use Docker, GitLab, and Redmine) and version control
• Strong self-motivation and initiative with an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel to Africa and Asia as required

Location: Denver, New York, or Nairobi

Competitive salary, generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K with match, vacation, holiday, and sick leave), dynamic, innovative, and highly committed work environment focused on making a positive impact.