Software Engineer Contractor - Media

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Leaf Group
is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms to enable communities of creators to reach dedicated audiences in the ever-growing lifestyle categories.
We are looking for a Software Engineer Contractor to work alongside our media teams from our Santa Monica office. This is a contract position for 3 to 6 months and will be evaluated further based on performance and business need.
A big vision calls for a big job. As we grow, our need for a Software Engineer Contractor grows with us.
You’ll Report To: Senior Director, Engineering
A typical day as a Software Engineer Contractor might include:
Collaborating with other members of the engineering team to build robust, reusable, and maintainable code to support and grow our brands
Work closely with our product and design team to create dynamic UIs, brand building features, and ad products
You’ll be successful if you know Python and Node who specializes in fullstack development to build scalable, isomorphic sites utilizing JS Frameworks like React/Vue, Webpack, and LESS/SASS technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering, great user experiences, and is excited to work on initiatives, which help build our business. If you're as excited as we are, then you know what to do! Come join our fun, fast paced, energetic team, which utilizes the best technologies the web can offer.
What You Have:
Experience developing in a Python or Node.js environment to create SSR, isomorphic websites.
Strong knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 to build a rich site and CMS experiences.
js development (but experience with Vue, Angular is a plus).
Strong understanding of building web apps powered by RESTful APIs.
Comfortable with Inspector, Git, Code Reviews, and Jira.
Deeply care about web performance, loading fast, and staying fast.
Familiar with: SEO, CDN, JSON, SSH, SSL, GA, SEMVER, AMP, CMS, OOP, REST.
Confident in your code because you drink Mocha and sometimes Chai.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Not afraid to wear multiple hats - no job being too small or too large.
We're casual and informal but we work hard and work responsibly. A pleasant and supportive demeanor goes a long way.
Who We Are:
We create experiences that celebrate the best of art, design, and technology. We want smart, curious people committed to putting people first, having fun while they work, a commitment to high quality service to make things better and a desire for constant growth. We work in a fun, hard-working collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. Check us out here: ****What We Have:
Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably
Winner of the 2017 Best Company Los Angeles award Comparably
Cool office environment and culture (i.e., Free Lunch Fridays, and all of the other fun activities we gather for)
Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs
Free Parking
Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.
Agency Disclosure:
If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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