[socal-piggies] Python software engineer position in L.A.

[Grig Gheorghiu]

>From Jonathan LaCour -- if interested, please contact him directly at
jonathan _at_ shootq.com. For those of you who attended PyCon this
year, Jonathan gave a very good talk about his experience of scaling
the infrastructure of ShootQ
(http://us.pycon.org/2010/conference/schedule/event/51/).


Job Description
Software Engineer

Description

ShootQ is an Atlanta-based company dedicated to creating software for
the photography industry. We are seeking a smart, enthusiastic,
motivated individual to join our team in a Software Engineering role.
ShootQ provides a work environment focused on team-based development and
a highly flexible management style, in order to allow our employees to
be as productive as possible. ShootQ offers unique opportunities for
highly motivated individuals through flexible work hours, and the
benefits of working with a community of creative and forward-thinking
people.

ShootQ's parent company, Pictage, is located in Los Angeles, California.

Responsibilities

The initial responsibilities for this position include:

Act as an on-site Python expert in ShootQ / LA. Work with Pictage's Los
Angeles based development team to integrate our product lines in a
seamless fashion. As ShootQ's primary development resource in LA, this
role will offer opportunities to work with many different aspects of
both ShootQ and Pictage technologies. This position will report directly
to Jonathan LaCour, the VP of Product Development for ShootQ.

Play a key role in the design, architecture, implementation,
maintenance, and testing of new and existing product and services.
Participate in discussions about features, usability, and architecture,
and production deployment.

Be an active member of the ShootQ user community by posting on the
ShootQ Community Forums and consulting with user groups about features,
usability, and future products.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following
attributes and skills:

* Working experience with Python, JavaScript, and relational databases.
* Understanding of SQLAlchemy and TurboGears or Pylons a plus.
* Familiarity with at least one JavaScript library required, with ExtJS
  experience as a big plus.
* A passion for dynamic programming languages and the architecture of
  the web.
* A working knowledge of version control systems like Subversion,
  Mercurial, or Git.
* Ability to think conceptually, take initiative, and be a team-player.
* The desire to be constantly learning and growing.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.