476 karma · joined November 15, 2009
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We use conda-env (https://github.com/conda/conda-env) which makes it really simple to manage environments locally and in remote environments.
I really only use conda for the non-python bits of our stack: numpy/scipy/pandas etc - packages that are a pain to install on Heroku.
The Company: Openfolio (https://openfolio.com) is a platform where investors share their portfolios—not dollar amounts, but their contents and ideas—to see how their investments compare. Data derived from our network brings fresh insight and increased transparency to personal investing, helping everyone in our community make smarter, more confident investment decisions.
We are currently a team of 4 people: one business/technical founder, two engineers (one front-end, one back-end), and one business development and data guy. Funding comes from a seed round of $3.0M.
What we’re looking for: An engineer, first and foremost. Someone who can help scale our app from 50k to 5mm users. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication.
Basic Requirements: Interest about investing, including financial/market data, research would be a big plus, BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Math/Physics/Engineering, 2 – 6 years of software engineering experience, Strong experience with Python, Solid understanding of SQL databases such as Postgres
Contact: Josh Owen josh@openfolio.com
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