[python-uk] We are hiring a Python developer to work on Open-source

[Will McGugan]

Hi,

I'm looking for a Python developer to work at Textualize, a venture-backed
tech company. The short version is we are a company founded by developers
for developers. Salary is up to £90K plus stock options, health plan, and
other benefits. The position is in Edinburgh, but I'd consider
remote working for the right person.

Long version below. Happy to answer any questions, but best take it
off-list (email will at textualize.io).


My name is Will McGugan. I am the creator of Rich and Textual, and the
founder and CEO of Textualize. At the end of last year I took a year off to
work on my Open-source projects and develop an idea that I believe will
allow the terminal to eat some of the browser’s lunch. Turns out this idea
was compelling enough to attract some sweet sweet VC cash and I am now
hiring a third Python developer to join the company.


# Working for Textualize

At Textualize we offer a competitive salary, 33 days holiday a year, a
health plan, and standard benefits. But more importantly, a friendly and
supportive workplace that values work-life balance.

All developers get an M1 Macbook Pro (or similar Windows laptop if you
prefer), an external monitor, high quality keyboard, and whatever you need
to make your work-day comfortable and productive. I was a developer long
before I was a CEO and I know anything that helps you get in “the zone” is
a worthwhile investment.

We are not looking for 10X Rockstar developers, nor are we moving fast and
breaking things. At Textualize the code is the product. We want well
thought out APIs backed by solid code, which means taking the time to
analyse and iterate so we get it right.


# What will you be working on?

You will work closely with myself and other engineer(s) to build Textual, a
Python TUI framework which aims to be the easiest way of building a User
Interface. Not just within the terminal, but anywhere. Textual is built on
Rich, a massively popular Python package, which you will also support and
maintain.

We have some interesting problems to solve. Such as how to create a
powerful API that even a beginner could pick up within an hour (this is an
actual target), how to make the terminal more beautiful, and what we can do
to improve accessibility for non-Western language users and the
vision-impaired.


# Textual

In addition to the Open-source projects, you would be contributing to a web
service built with a modern async based Python framework. Experience with
any Python framework would be useful here, particularly if it is async, and
bonus points if you have worked with websockets.

We embrace “building in public” and love Open-source, which means good
communication skills are essential. The ability to understand others and
express ideas, both spoken and written, is as important to us as technical
skills. We will ask you to write documentation! This will be doubly
important when we share details of the web service.

You will need excellent Python skills and enjoy using them to solve
problems. You should be able to write clever code, but know that properly
tested and easy to understand often beats clever. Familiarity with a test
framework and good knowledge of type hinting will impress us more.

Web front-end skills are a nice-to-have. You will ideally know enough
Javascript to get by and have a good grasp of HTML and CSS. Bonus points if
you are familiar with another language(s) in addition to Python and JS.


# Who should apply?

Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have all the skills mentioned above.
The ideal candidate may bring equally valuable skillsets not mentioned.

A degree is not required for this position. It is more important that you
can show us code you have written. Ideally you will have a profile on
GitHub or similar service with something you have worked on, or you can at
least send us some of your work.


# What will the interview process be like?

I’ve been a software developer for 25 years and have first-hand experience
of many interview styles. None of which I plan on adopting for Textualize.
If you make it to an interview I will sit down with you (or virtual
equivalent) and we can talk about your experience in software development.
We might go over some of your code and you can explain your thought
processes, but I am not going to ask you why manhole covers are round or to
reverse a linked list on a whiteboard.

We may ask you to implement something for us in your own time. We would
work with you on a GitHub issue and PR so that we can get an impression of
what it would be like working together. If we do this, we will pay you for
your time.


# Where will I work?

We are initially looking for a candidate who can work in our Edinburgh,
Scotland office. We will consider remote working or partial remote-working
for the right person (must be in or close to UK timezone).


# How to apply

If you are interested, please send your CV and examples of your code
(GitHub profile would be great) to jobs at textualize.io

Recruiters: please don’t get in touch just yet. If you contact me right now
it will set a poor precedence and I’m unlikely to work with you in the
future.



-- 
Will McGugan
http://www.willmcgugan.com
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