Django/Javascript Developer Job at Factal, Remote

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  • Factal
  • Remote

Job Description

About Factal:  

Factal is a risk intelligence and breaking news company that helps the world's largest organizations protect people, avoid disruptions and expedite disaster relief. Powered by a hybrid of advanced AI and experienced journalists, Factal detects and verifies critical events like severe weather, conflict and crime in real time. Trusted by many of the world's most prominent companies and more than 250 humanitarian NGOs, Factal's products include a web platform, mobile app and data products that are sold on an annual basis.

About this role:

Factal is seeking a full-time Developer to join our Seattle-based technology team (remote US/UK resident candidates welcome).

Your role would be developing interactive interfaces for our users, as well as internal tools for our team of editors. We have a web application (a blend of features akin to working on X/Twitter, Facebook, Maps apps, and News apps), as well as administrative interfaces that need good design thinking and smart execution. The ability to code Javascript and Python/Django at least an intermediate level is a requirement.

The ideal candidate:

  • Has experience developing a complex web application/interface using combination of Javascript, Django, Python, and PostgreSQL
  • Has experience dealing with geographic data such as shapefiles, spatial queries, and mapping SDKs
  • Has experience with testing frameworks, tools and best practices
  • Has experience working on high-use, large-scale applications
  • Doesn't need complex instructions/specs/workflows to get things done
  • Prefers to work for a small company, one with a mission, and wants to contribute

Some benefits to working at Factal :

  • Full medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Basic life insurance policy fully covered by Factal 
  • Generous paid time off
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Parental leave up to 12 weeks paid
  • 401(k)
  • Stock options
  • Lots of dog pics
  • Flexible working hours (we are are a 24/7 operation with people all over the world)

The base salary range for this role is $140,000-$160,000. Compensation is a mix of base salary, bonus and stock options. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States/United Kingdom without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Non-discrimination policy:

Factal pays competitively, and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. 

Job Tags

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