Software Developer- 35h/week- Python - remote

Postmedia
Posted 2 years ago
Who We Are:

Postemdia is one of the most innovative media companies in Canada with thought-provoking journalism that audiences crave and strong platform solutions that help businesses succeed.

Postmedia’s mission is to keep Canadians in the know with ambitious, trusted and high-quality journalism while delivering high-value and data-driven marketing solutions to businesses and advertisers.

Founded: July 13, 2010;11 years ago
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Products: Newspapers, Media Websites, News Content
Revenue:  $619.6 million CAD
Number of employees: 2,006

What you’ll do:

  • Build and document new features.
  • Promote best practices, best performance, and an outstanding user-experience.
  • Work with stakeholders and other departments.
  • Shape implementation plans, estimate work, and help build project plans.
  • Mentor teammates, championing peer feedback.
  • Continuous improvement through a constant learning environment.

You have:

  • 3+ years of coding experience.
  • Strong full stack development skills in Javascript (Typescript), Python (Django), ElasticSearch, Redis and relational DBs (PostgreSQL or similar).
  • Experience engaging with the entire SDLC, from concept to support.
  • Strong attention to detail and user experience.
  • A deep understanding of best coding practices, unit testing, version control, and automation
  • Fluent English 

Bonus points for:

Experience in the publishing industry.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes.
Experience with AWS and GCP on Build tools, Buckets, Containers, Monitoring solutions.

We offer: 
  • Remote forever
  • American organizational culture 
  • Hourly rate
  • 35h working week 
  • Flexibility 
  • Competitive salary (up to $40USD/h)
  • B2B contract
  • Friendly environment
  • Trustful organization