5 Oct 2011

Technology Python Software Engineer

Pixability – Posted by adminCambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

Pixability is a high growth angel-financed video startup located right in the heart of Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA. We help growing businesses sell more through the power of online video. 

We’re currently working on the next generation of our new video marketing software platform and are looking to expand our team. 

We’re seeking a software engineer with well-rounded experience in web and back-end development who has experience with full life cycle development (aka “making products from scratch to something that delights users”). You should be a self-starter who will dig right in and get things done, even if it is outside of your area of expertise. 

Our business combines video technology, social media, online advertising, analytics, and mobile. So be prepared to learn a lot about these hot sectors. 

Requirements:

Education:

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent.

Experience:

  • 3 - 5 years experience in web development
  • Python programming for web projects and back-end jobs. Experience with Python MVC web frameworks such as web.py or Django would be a big plus.
  • Front-end development in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AJAX. jQuery experience would be a plus.
  • Interfacing with MySQL databases from Python. Experience in database design and with SQLAlchemy or other ORM frameworks a plus.
  • Programming against public APIs (Facebook, Twitter, Google Data API, Salesforce.com, etc.)
  • Version control systems (SVN, Git or similar)
  • Experience with Linux system management and Amazon EC2 would be a plus.
  • Experience with video processing tools (such as FFMPEG) would be a plus.
  • Experience with analytics libraries and techniques would be a plus.

How to Apply

Tell us why you’re awesome and will help us grow. We would like to see your resume, links to any online work, and/or your professional blog.

Please send your resume and the rest of the information to:

Apollo Sinkevicius (Director of Operations) [email protected]

Job Types: Technology.

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