Django/Javascript Developer, Factal

£105-125k

+ Stock options & Bonus

JavaScript

Python

Django

Postgres

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

Remote from UK

More information about location

Verified breaking news & risk intelligence

Job no longer available

Verified breaking news & risk intelligence

21-100 employees

B2BEnterprisePublishingCommunicationDigital MediaBusiness Intelligence

Job no longer available

£105-125k

+ Stock options & Bonus

JavaScript

Python

Django

Postgres

Junior, Mid and Senior level

London

Remote from UK

More information about location

21-100 employees

B2BEnterprisePublishingCommunicationDigital MediaBusiness Intelligence

Company mission

To protect people from imminent harm and help those in immediate need.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The ability to code Javascript and Python/Django at least an intermediate level is a requirement
Has experience developing a complex web application/interface using combination of Javascript, Django, Python, and PostgreSQL
Has experience dealing with geographic data such as shapefiles, spatial queries, and mapping SDKs
Has experience with testing frameworks, tools and best practices
Has experience working on high-use, large-scale applications
Doesn't need complex instructions/specs/workflows to get things done
Prefers to work for a small company, one with a mission, and wants to contribute

What the job involves

Factal is seeking a full-time Developer to join our Seattle-based technology team (remote US/UK resident candidates welcome)
Your role would be developing interactive interfaces for our users, as well as internal tools for our team of editors
We have a web application (a blend of features akin to working on X/Twitter, Facebook, Maps apps, and News apps), as well as administrative interfaces that need good design thinking and smart execution

Application process

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Created by NBC’s Breaking News co-founders Ben Tesch, Cory Bergman and Charlie Tillinghast, Factal operates at the intersections of news media, business intelligence, risk management, and crisis response. The company offers corporates and NGOs a blend of AI technology and experienced journalists to analyze and verify global breaking news, allowing them time to respond accordingly.

With justifiable concerns surrounding heavily biased and fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, an objective and reliable source offers immense value. Of course, there will always be disagreement about how unbiased an organization can really be, but Factal looks to be acting in good faith.

If the company’s funding was coming from lobbyists or politically motivated sources, it would certainly be a red flag. However, the bulk of Factal’s capital thus far has come from B2B software investor Arthur Ventures, which indicates that this is strictly business. Considering the fact that Factal's paying customers include a handful of Fortune 500 companies, the company looks to be in a good position going forward.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Jun 2021

$3.3m

SERIES A

Aug 2018

$1.2m

SEED

Total funding: $4.5m

Company HQ

Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Leadership

Charlie Tillinghast

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Charlie spent 13 years at NBC News, 7 of which as President & CEO of MSNBC Interactive News. He has also served as the CEO of Friend Media Technology Systems and advertising creative production platform Mixpo.

Ben Tesch

(Co-Founder & VP of Technology)

Ben co-founded NBC News spinout Breaking News, serving as a Producer & Technical Director from 2010-2017, after working as a Manager at NBC's Labs Group.

Cory Bergman

(Co-Founder & CPO)

Previously, Cory co-founded Breaking News where he served as a GM for 7 years. He also co-founded Next Door Media and served as a Director of New Product Development at NBC News.

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