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MediaCore Video Platform <http://www.getmediacore.com> (Victoria, BC, Canada)
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Job Description: Python / Pylons Developer
We're currently looking to hire a Python developer to join our team in continuing to develop MediaCore, which is a open source video platform. This a great opportunity to work on a fun, unique Python project, while also giving back to the community.
The position will be largely focussed on new development (new features, modules), and of course a little bit of maintenance (version upgrades, bug fixes).
The ideal candidate has a very strong python background, and loves working with web based technology. We're heavily utilizing SQLAlchemy, MooTools, and the Genshi templating language in the project, and the ideal candidate should have good familiarity with them. It's also important to us that the successful candidate have a passion for open source technology, and ideally should have contributed in some way to the open source community in the past 5 years.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Python and Javascript
- Advanced proficiency in standards based XHTML and CSS
- Experience in object oriented design and methodologies including MVC
- Experience with MYSQL5
- General knowledge of LAMP
- Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A self-starter with good analytical, writing and communication skills.
Preference will be given to applicants who meet the above criteria and also have experience in any of the following:
- Experience using the TurboGears or Pylons framework for Python.
- Experience with Javascript frameworks such as MooTools.
- Knowledge of Amazon EC2 or S3 API’s is an asset
Hours: Flexible. Full time or part-time available.
Wage: Negotiable.
About the company
Simple Station Inc. is a small, modern, website development company based in Victoria, BC and is looking to hire a talented, creative and communicative Python / Pylons developer on a contract basis. We write cutting edge code and as a result are looking for a cutting edge developer to work with our engineering team. We have a very flexible work environment and allow all our developers to set their own schedule and work from anywhere in the world.
Contact Info:
- Contact: Stuart Bowness, Director
- *E-mail contact: jobs@simplestation.com
- Web: http://getmediacore.com
- Telecommuting OK