Django/Javascript Developer

Factal, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk intelligence company is seeking a full-time Developer to join their team. The role involves creating interactive user interfaces and internal tools, requiring strong skills in Javascript and Python/Django. Ideal candidates will have experience in developing complex web applications, handling geographic data, and working in high-use environments. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and flexible hours.

Benefits

Full medical, vision, and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays

Parental leave up to 12 weeks paid

401(k)

Stock options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience developing a complex web application/interface.
• Experience with geographic data such as shapefiles and mapping SDKs.
• Experience in testing frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive interfaces for users and internal tools.
• Work on a web application blending features of various popular platforms.
• Ensure good design thinking and smart execution.

Skills

Javascript

Python/Django

PostgreSQL

Geographic data handling

Testing frameworks

Job description

About Factal:

Factal is a risk intelligence and breaking news company that helps the world’s largest organizations protect people, avoid disruptions and expedite disaster relief. Powered by a hybrid of advanced AI and experienced journalists, Factal detects and verifies critical events like severe weather, conflict and crime in real time. Trusted by many of the world’s most prominent companies and more than 250 humanitarian NGOs, Factal’s products include a web platform, mobile app and data products that are sold on an annual basis.

About this role:

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. The ability to code Javascript and Python/Django at least an intermediate level is a requirement.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience developing a complex web application/interface using a 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

Some benefits to working at Factal

• Full medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Basic life insurance policy fully covered by Factal
• Generous paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave up to 12 weeks paid
• 401(k)
• Stock options
• Lots of dog pics
• Flexible working hours (we are a 24/7 operation with people all over the world)

The base salary range for this role is £100,000‑£115,000. Compensation is a mix of base salary, bonus and stock options. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States/United Kingdom without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Non‑discrimination policy:

Factal pays competitively, and we offer equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Factal does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.