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Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/2/2015 10:46:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Software Engineer – Python/Django
The Whalerock Industries engineering team develops a web platform that powers very successful Internet brands that we operate ourselves. Our brands bring world-class premium content and experiences to tens of millions of people every month across all devices and screens. We are taking the platform to the next level in terms of feature set and scale. With multiple exciting and challenging new brands launching this year, our
team is growing rapidly.
We are looking for versatile software engineers with experience in a broad range of web technologies and services. Do you have what it takes to create services that can serve millions of users? If so, we want to talk to you.
The primary role is to develop new web applications, and maintain existing ones, for a platform written on top of Python/Django. Our software stack includes at its core Postgres, Redis and ElasticSearch.
In this role, you will have a chance to contribute to many different areas, including:
- Service-oriented web applications for both desktop and mobile clients.
- Subscriptions
- Integration with 3rd-party services including social networks, authentication providers, payment processors, email and communications services, etc.
- Performance optimization
- Data tracking and analysis
Skills we are looking for:
- Proficiency in Python/Django.
- Experience developing REST APIs, preferably using Django REST Framework.
- Proficiency with Postgres and Redis.
- Working knowledge of ElasticSearch.
Traits we are looking for:
- Adaptable generalist.
- Ability to write clean, readable and maintainable code.
- Team player.
- Good sense of humor.
Whalerock Industries is a Santa Monica based company with interests across the media and technology landscape. Whalerock’s digital brands include Wonderwall, Moviefone, Mandatory, Mom.me, Tested, PawNation, Purple Clover, and Cinefix, among others. Whalerock Industries has strategic alliances with MGM, Starcom MediaVest, P&G, Aol, AARP, Microsoft, YouTube and other major global institutions to bring world-class premium content and experiences to tens of millions of people every month across all devices and screens.