Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Python / Django

Posted on 8/27/2024

Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital solutions for entertainment production management

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$170k - $190kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
MySQL
Postgres
Elasticsearch
REST APIs
Django
Requirements
  • Proven experience building a major product or feature from scratch at scale for a large public facing web application
  • Advanced proficiency with Python and Django
  • Solid database skills in a relational database (i.e., PostgresSQL, MySQL, etc.)
  • Experience with Elasticsearch a plus
  • Experience in developing RESTful APIs.
  • Strong unit test and debugging skills.
  • Experience incrementally rolling out new features, components or refactors without blocking the rest of the team, and iterating upon and maintaining live products
  • Strong project management skills; able to organize, adhere to process, and execute projects across disciplines and by deadline
  • Excellent communication skills; you can articulate clearly, thoroughly, and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Comfortability with the entire development life cycle (inception to release) in an Agile environment
  • Collaborative, engaged, and adaptable; you are comfortable joining a team with a large, mature codebase with established engineering processes
  • Flexible and proactive, you’re able to shift gears quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with Javascript/React a plus
Responsibilities
  • Partner with product, marketing, business intelligence, and design teams to develop new product features and enhancements
  • Design engineering plans to meet the requirements of the product or goal
  • Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code
  • Contribute to and influence the overall backend architecture decisions
  • Work closely with product, marketing, and customer service to translate customer feedback into successful features and tools
  • Collaborate with backend engineers outside your feature team to maintain shared code and infrastructure
  • Coordinate with frontend engineers to provide a cohesive experience
  • Use both technical and relational skills to lead large scale projects to completion
  • Collaborate, mentor, and learn with a high-performing team of engineers

Cast & Crew provides a range of digital solutions tailored for the entertainment industry, focusing on production management for film, television, and live events. Their tools help streamline administrative tasks such as payroll, human resources, and document management. Key products include payroll management tools, purchase order management software, screenwriting software, and digital onboarding solutions. Cast & Crew differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive suite of services that cover various aspects of production management, ensuring accurate and timely payments, efficient document handling, and insightful data reporting. The company's goal is to simplify the production process for its clients, allowing them to focus on creating content while managing the complexities of production operations.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burbank, California

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for remote production tools boosts Cast & Crew's digital solutions.
  • Expansion of tax incentive programs enhances demand for tax credit management services.
  • Rise of independent creators increases need for scalable production management solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Shift towards blockchain solutions may disrupt traditional services like Cast & Crew.
  • WGA strike in 2023 causes production delays, impacting Cast & Crew's revenue.
  • AI-driven scriptwriting tools threaten traditional software like Final Draft.

What makes Cast & Crew unique

  • Cast & Crew offers 24/7 online support and electronic payroll interfacing.
  • PSL3 software integrates internet convenience into production accounting.
  • Cast & Crew's staff expertise is a hallmark of their service quality.

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Benefits

PTO

Family-leave time off

401(K)

Hybrid & remote work flexibility

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness programs

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