Draft2Digital
Sr. Python Developer - Full Stack
We are looking for someone who can fill a key role in our development process, providing development of our server-side and client-side features at both Draft2Digital and Books2Read. This will include document conversion, eBook and print book generation, and metadata distribution to third parties, and developing new features for our websites.
The position will call for development using the Django framework and will require excellent Python development skills. This also includes client-side development using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and React/Redux.
Additionally, the ideal candidate would also have advanced DB knowledge, specifically PostgreSQL as well as experience with Celery or another task manager. Past experience developing RESTful APIs (including Django Rest Framework) is also a plus. You will be working on a small team and will be expected to manage your time effectively without strong oversight but with regular contact from the CTO and Project Manager as needed.
DUTIES
Implement new features as we continue to grow and change as a company
Support the generation of xml feeds of our book catalog to enable distribution to third parties
Writing performant code
Writing migrations to keep systems up to date to ensure continuity
Management of small dev team for company project initiatives
Work with Product Owners to turn ideas into actionable items
Establish clarity on design and implementation needs
Advocate for development best practices and understanding broader code base ramifications
Responsible for some reviewing of code and implementation strategies
Work with System Administrators on deployments as needed
SKILLS
EXEPRIENCE
About Draft2Digital, LLC
We provide a simple process to turn authors’ documents into professionally formatted eBooks and print books and release them through all the industry's most powerful sales channels. We give our users a single place to publish their projects, to manage any changes, and to track their performance across multiple vendors at draft2digital.com
Additionally, we offer a platform for findability and discovery with Books2Read. This assists authors and readers to help keep track of new releases, to discover books, and find great reads at the digital store of their choice by virtue of new release notifications and universal book links. We also have recently acquired Smashwords and its online bookstore which offer even greater development and professional growth.
- Telecommuting is OK
- No Agencies Please
Requirements
DUTIES
Implement new features as we continue to grow and change as a company
Support the generation of xml feeds of our book catalog to enable distribution to third parties
Writing performant code
Writing migrations to keep systems up to date to ensure continuity
Management of small dev team for company project initiatives
Work with Product Owners to turn ideas into actionable items
Establish clarity on design and implementation needs
Advocate for development best practices and understanding broader code base ramifications
Responsible for some reviewing of code and implementation strategies
Work with System Administrators on deployments as needed
SKILLS
- Computer Science Degree or equivalent
- Excellent understanding and skill with the Python programming language
- Django (or Flask/Rails)
- Postgres SQL/Relational DBs
- REST APIs
- JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
- Front end framework experience with React/Angular or equivalent
- Unit testing
EXEPRIENCE
- 7+ years professional development experience with at least 4 of those as a full stack developer
- Comfortable working in a mixed operating system environment
- Excellent communication and time management skills
About the Company
About Draft2Digital, LLC
We provide a simple process to turn authors’ documents into professionally formatted eBooks and print books and release them through all the industry's most powerful sales channels. We give our users a single place to publish their projects, to manage any changes, and to track their performance across multiple vendors at draft2digital.com
Additionally, we offer a platform for findability and discovery with Books2Read. This assists authors and readers to help keep track of new releases, to discover books, and find great reads at the digital store of their choice by virtue of new release notifications and universal book links. We also have recently acquired Smashwords and its online bookstore which offer even greater development and professional growth.