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Continuing My Sales Tech Career: A Promotion and Professional Development

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:47:28 +0000

This blog is a continuation of my last post about my professional background and transition to a new career at Caktus Group. As an update: I still dig it here.

Becoming a Sales Tech Sponge: Transitioning to My Dream Job

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:48:17 +0000

This is a blog post about where I come from and where I’m headed as a team member at Caktus Group. I’ll only be on my soapbox for a few paragraphs, pinky promise.

Announcing the Caktus Open Source Fellowship

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:00:00 +0000

We are excited to announce the creation and funding of a pilot program for open source contributions here at Caktus Group. This program is inspired by the Django Software Foundation’s fellowship as well as the Two Day Manifesto. For this program, Caktus seeks to hire a part-time developer for twelve weeks this fall for the sole purpose of contributing back to open source projects. Caktus builds web applications based on open source tools and the continued growth of these projects is important to us. Open source projects such as Python and Django have given so much to this company and this is one of many ways we are trying to give back.

Caktus is looking for a Web Design Director

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:00:00 +0000

Over the last two years Caktus’ design portfolio has rapidly been growing. We’ve taken on new projects primarily focused on design and have received community recognition for those efforts. We are happy to have grown our design capabilities to match the level of quality we demand from our Django developers. We have found it’s important to have strength on both sides of the table as each side challenges the other and forces the final product of our process to be as high quality as possible.

The Triangle Business Journal: Caktus is Growing!

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 19:57:25 +0000

The Triangle Business Journal recently featured Caktus’ addition of seven full-time jobs to the local economy. This growth is a direct result of increasing interest in Django powered web applications as well as a grant from the National Institutes of Health. It’s no secret we’re filling up our new Morris Street building with smart, sharp, passionate people.

Caktus is hiring a Web Designer-Contractor

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Caktus is actively seeking local web design contractors in the North Carolina Triangle area. We’re looking for folks who can contribute to our growing team of designers on a per-project basis. Our team is focused on designing for the web using HTML5, CSS3, LESS, and responsive design best practices. We take an iterative approach with our clients involving them early and often. So, if you’re a designer looking for some extra work and want to sit in with our sharp team check out the job posting. It has more information about the types of projects you would be working on and some of the skills we hope to find in your toolbox. If it sounds like a good fit, drop us a line—we’d love to chat!

Caktus is hiring a Design Visionary and User Experience Virtuoso with a Knack for Coding

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Do your mornings usually consist of reading design blogs and drinking coffee? Are you obsessive about fonts? Are you constantly seeking out new inspiration to make your designs better? As a Front-End Developer + Designer at Caktus, you’ll be able to put your passion for design and development to work by creating beautiful designs for complex websites. You will work closely with clients to bring their visions to life and help lead the branding and design process. Our designers take ownership of the user experience and design process from the beginning and collaborate with our development team to implement the vision. You should be passionate about the open source community and the philosophy behind it. If you’re interested in becoming part of and contributing to a creative, dynamic team, here’s an idea of what you’ll do:

Caktus is hiring a Web Project Manager

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:10:24 +0000

Caktus is currently hiring for a full time Web Project Manager to be a part of our awesome team. We’re a diverse team of smart, sharp developers and designers with a passion for creating customizable, content rich sites and web applications using Django. As one of the project managers at Caktus, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and also get the chance to work with some very capable and nice people.

Caktus is hiring a Web Project Manager

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:51:37 +0000

Caktus seeking a Django Contractor

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:19:05 +0000

I'm excited to announce that Caktus is looking for a developer to join our team on a contract basis!

We're looking for a strong software developer who enjoys working on a team and is excited to learn and experiment with new technologies. We do have a preference for local candidates, but will consider all submissions. Initial work will focus on maintaining small Django-powered websites. This position will involve managing existing Django projects, data modeling complex business ideas and deploying Django sites.

Junior Django Developer Wanted

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:03:01 +0000

Caktus is currently seeking a junior Django developer for our team. The ideal candidate would have 6 months of experience of building dynamic web applications in any language, at least 3 months of experience using Python and Django, and also have a basic understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL. The junior developer position will consist of data modeling complex business ideas, creating and integrating Django applications in new projects, maintaining existing Django projects and also assisting with Django deployments.

We're hiring a Front End Web Developer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:36:33 +0000

I'm excited to announce that Caktus is actively seeking a Front End Web Developer. The position would entail creating wireframes and mock ups of proposed designs and user stories, performing front end jQuery and Javascript development, converting PSD's into standards compliant HTML and CSS, and also cloning repositories and running Django sites locally for development. The position would also consist of doing user experience design for internal and client projects. This is a contract for hire position with the potential to become a full time position with benefits. For a more detailed description of what you'd do as a Front End Web Developer here at Caktus, check out the full job posting here.

New Job Posting: Linux Systems Administrator with Python/Django experience

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:56:33 +0000

I'm delighted to announce that we've just published another job posting for a Linux Systems Administrator at Caktus. The position will involve maintaining existing Linux servers, designing and building highly-scalable deployments, and assistance with Django deployment and development as time permits. This is a full-time position, with benefits, and is based out of our Carrboro, NC office (a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill).

New Careers Page Inaugurated with Django Job Posting

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:50:47 +0000

I’m pleased to announce that we just released a new Careers section of our web site here at Caktus. The section has been inaugurated with a new posting for a full-time Django developer position based out of our Carrboro, NC office (not far from Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill), so kindly check it out and let us know if you or someone you know might be a good fit!

Caktus Consulting Group Seeks Two Python/Django Web Developers

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:13:03 +0000

I'm delighted to announce that Caktus is looking for two Python and/or Django web developers to join our team on a contract or part-time basis, with the potential for full-time work in the future.

Web Developer for Hire

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:58 +0000

We're pleased to announce that Caktus is looking for a developer to join our team on a contract basis!

What do we do? We build custom web applications for local and remote clients using a variety of open-source technologies. We are a small team founded in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area (currently residing in Carrboro Creative Coworking) who believe in face-to-face contact and employ agile development techniques that emphasize teamwork and collaboration.