Location: Round Rock, TX
Who We Are
We are a small
development team situated in the largest internet based reseller of GE security
systems. We are looking for 2 more developers and offer competitive salaries,
health benefits, and the chance to work with up-and-coming technologies in a
fast-pased agile work environment.
We are a fairly flat
department with minimal red tape. We use whatever technologies and techniques
we need to employ in order to get the job done. This results in the exposure to
a lot of relatively new technologies and allows us to try new things on a daily
basis.
Development is effectively
split into two teams, internal and external development. We are looking to fill
roles in both teams, but there is plenty of chance for changing seats. Most of
our development is currently done in Python, with a smattering of PHP and a
healthy dose of Javascript.
What We Do
Here
are some of the things we are working on now, are going to be working on soon,
or want to work on in the near future:
- Crime rate "grading" using an in-house grading formula and crime data from various sources (mostly complete, see[here])
- Facebook applications/games
- Mobile applications/websites
- Affiliate dashboard with real-time reporting and analytics
- Online customer portal for home security system and account management
- Complete redesign and rebuild of our existing website with a focus on usability and customer interaction
- Custom e-commerce system to allow our potential customers to order hassle free
- Interactive Flash and/or HTML5 demonstrations
Who You Are
Both our internal and
external teams work in Python on a daily basis, but it is by no means a
requirement. We are looking for someone that looks at programming as a desire,
not just a job. To that end, we are willing to train the right candidate if
they are lacking in certain areas.
Our internal
development focuses around data management, reporting, and intranet
applications. The goal of that team is to improve the workflow and the accuracy
of the data for every one of our coworkers. The role would ideally be filled by
a Python developer with experience using PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server,
knowledge of caching and load-balancing, high-concurrency low-latency network
services, and data mining/report generation.
Our external
development team focuses on anything customer-facing, from our corporate
website, to e-commerce, to social media integration and email campaigns. This
team works closely with our marketing department to increase our visitors, our
conversions, and the usability / experience of all of our customer-facing
properties. The ideal candidate would have a strong knowledge of Python and
Javascript, AJAX, the differences between browsers, and what HTML5 is and what
parts of it we can use now.
Company Description:
Protect America is the
largest Internet based reseller of GE security systems and provides home
security to over 240,000 family across the United States. Based in Round Rock, just 15 minutes
north of Austin, TX, Protect America has a fun loving company culture in a
casual work environment. Our
employees benefit from competitive pay, a team-oriented agile environment, and
the challenge to expand skills and abilities in small, self-organizing work
groups.
Sweeteners:
Opportunity to further
enhance your skill sets
Structured bonuses
Attend technology conferences
Work with cutting edge
technology
Work with a fun, outgoing
team in a casual environment
Health/Dental benefits
PLEASE PROVIDE CODE SAMPLES
WITH YOUR RESUME.
Recruiting agencies need
not apply.
Must
be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any
employer.
To apply: Please provide code samples with your resume and send to alex@protectamerica.com
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