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SAN FRANCISCO Senior IS Developer

Industrial Light & Magic

Listed 6 Years ago
Expires 02-06-2017

Information Systems is looking for a Senior IS Developer who enjoys working with a broad range of technologies. Our IS developers write code that stores and tracks data to allow other departments to work efficiently. We're looking for customer service-oriented individuals to join a team of well-rounded developers that thrive in an agile environment.


Full stack development of robust workflow based applications.
Provide input on architecture of larger applications; build stand alone modules and smaller applications for use by artists and productions within the organization.
Work with Project Managers to implement elegant and user-friendly interfaces for all new modules and/or applications.
Ensure code is developed, deployed, documented and maintained in keeping with IS guidelines. Assist developers from other departments in working with IS data and framework.
Monitor use of existing systems, and suggest strategies to improve health and reduce technical debt.
Lead and participate in code reviews, test new concepts and technologies, suggest improvements in technical direction and mentor other members of group in areas of expertise.
Mentor others in development technologies, tools, and processes
Required Skills
Requirements – Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other technical degree
8+ years’ experience working in a professional software development environment required.
Experience in a fast paced production environment a plus.

Required Skills / Competencies:

Acquired specific technical/domain knowledge and is eager to expand expertise.
Ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently with frequent changes in priority, balancing the need for “perfect” solutions with the need for “quick” solutions.
Demonstrated ability to serve as an effective contributor on mid to large scale development projects.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with all levels throughout the organization.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentoring.
Strong attention to detail, strong sense of ownership and strong commitment to teamwork

Technical Skills:

Python fluency (Python 2.6+, Python 3.3+).
Deep understanding of web standards & technologies (e.g., HTTP, REST, SOAP, JSON)
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Linux proficiency.
Database/SQL experience.
Experience with GUI Development
Enterprise Application Development
Strong understanding of software development and Quality Assurance best practices.

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

Web frameworks: Flask/Bottle, Django, Tornado/Cyclone, Pylons/Pyramid.
JavaScript libraries: jQuery, Backbone, Marionette, Angular, React, Gulp, Mocha, Sinon.JS.
Web servers: Nginx, Apache, uWSGI.
Data stores/tools: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Redis, MongoDB, Solr.
Tools: Virtualenv, Buildout, py.test, Ansible, Selenium.
Async: Twisted, asyncio.
Virtualization: AWS, VMWare, VirtualBox, Docker.


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