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djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2026)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid/Pydantic AI hacker | REMOTE (working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure. Now with added AI sprinkled on top to automate underwriting and data collection tasks - enabling lower cost insurance and reaching wider/underserved markets.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being used in our analytics dashboard. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the major cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Our QA Automation stack is built in Selenium in Java, and we're exploring Playwright as a complementary technology. Understanding of GIT, CI/CD pipelines debugging issues related to them will be key. Experience with TestNG, Maven or Gradle welcome!

We’re looking for both mature candidates and juniors - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

djd20··on Porsche sold more electrified cars in Europe in 2025 than pure gas-powered cars
Clearly porsche is missing the built in karaoke.
djd20··on Without data centers, GDP growth was 0.1% in the first half of 2025
Solar panels for example...
djd20··on WeightWatchers files bankruptcy
I call bs... the utterly terrible customer experience is what lost them their customers. And constant changing of plans which became less and less effective... all of their 10$ a month customers don't suddenly have the budget to spend 1000$ a month on ozempic.
djd20··on How the U.K. broke its own economy
BBQ!!!
djd20··on London saw a surprising benefit to ultra-low emissions zone: More active kids
Presumably this car is a small and light one - not a large truck that takes a lot of space and pollutes a lot...
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2024)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | Saudi Arabia , KSA | REMOTE optional (although working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the major cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Our QA Automation stack is built in Selenium in Java, and we're exploring Playwright as a complementary technology. Understanding of GIT, CI/CD pipelines debugging issues related to them will be key. Experience with TestNG, Maven or Gradle welcome!

We’re looking for both mature candidates and juniors - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

Detailed Job Descriptions available here:

Back end : https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

djd20··on Toyota raided as safety testing scandal grows
Worth noting Toyota was building hybrid cars long before anyone else - drastically cutting emissions before it was cool....
djd20··on America's commute to work is getting longer and longer
A little unfair to compare a country 10x the size - I would imagine its a lot easier to run good public transport over a smaller area. That said, Germany does seem to have underinvested in infrastructure a lot in the Merkel era... hopefully something that is being remedied now. The transport network is still amazing overall by global standards, even if it is frustrating for daily commuters.
djd20··on Pyspread – Pythonic Spreadsheet
Try pyenv - very handy, includes funkier editions like pypy
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2024)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | MULTIPLE ROLES: Python/Django/Pyramid hacker, UX/UI Product designer | Dubai, UAE | Saudi Arabia , KSA | REMOTE optional (although working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the major cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Our QA Automation stack is built in Selenium in Java, and we're exploring Playwright as a complementary technology. Understanding of GIT, CI/CD pipelines debugging issues related to them will be key. Experience with TestNG, Maven or Gradle welcome!

As UI/UX Product designer we are looking for you to lead the product design and work closely with the front and backend developers to make insurance more accessible and better!

Ideally we’re looking for both mature candidates and juniors - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

Detailed Job Descriptions available here:

Back end : https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

UI/UX Product Designer : https://www.democrance.com/ux-ui-designer-lead/ Please share portfolio!

djd20··on Rotating house goes up for sale in New Zealand
The sothebys advert had more pictures https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-281402...
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2024)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | MULTIPLE ROLES: Python/Django/Pyramid hacker, Terraform DevOps Expert, QA Automation Engineer, UX/UI Product designer | Dubai, UAE | Saudi Arabia , KSA | REMOTE optional (although working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the major cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Our QA Automation stack is built in Selenium in Java, and we're exploring Playwright as a complementary technology. Understanding of GIT, CI/CD pipelines debugging issues related to them will be key. Experience with TestNG, Maven or Gradle welcome!

As UI/UX Product designer we are looking for you to lead the product design and work closely with the front and backend developers to make insurance more accessible and better!

Ideally we’re looking for both mature candidates and juniors - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

Detailed Job Descriptions available here:

Back end : https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

DevOps : https://www.democrance.com/devops/

QA : https://www.democrance.com/qa/

UI/UX Product Designer : https://www.democrance.com/ux-ui-designer-lead/ Please share portfolio!

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2023)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker, Terraform DevOps Expert | Dubai, UAE | Saudi Arabia , KSA | REMOTE optional (although working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the majour cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Ideally we’re looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

Detailed Job Descriptions available here:

Back end : https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

DevOps : https://www.democrance.com/devops/

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2023)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker, VueJS expert and a Terraform DevOps Expert | Dubai, UAE | Saudi Arabia , KSA | REMOTE optional (although working in Dubai-UK timezones)

We’re a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the majour cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players! Mature and international dev team with a few PhD’s included.

Ideally we’re looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome.

Please apply to together@democrance.com by clearly stating the role you want to apply for, your name, current location and visa status, your notice period, salary (Please do not apply again if you already have).

Detailed Job Descriptions available here:

Front end : https://www.democrance.com/front-end-developer/

Back end : https://www.democrance.com/senior-back-end-software-engineer...

DevOps : https://www.democrance.com/devops/

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (October 2023)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker and a VueJS Frontend ninja | Dubai, UAE & Riyadh, KSA | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones)

We're a mature micro-insurance/insurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the major cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players!

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on The tiny corp raised $5.1M
Congrats! Just read up on thr taco bell drive. Great achievment! https://blog.comma.ai/taco-bell/
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2023)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker and a Terraform DevOps Expert | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the majour cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players!

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Job descriptions available here: https://www.democrance.com/our-story/

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2022)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker and a Terraform DevOps Expert | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Our devops stack includes Ansible and Terraform, and we operate across the three majour cloud providers, as well as a few smaller players!

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2022)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Crohn’s Disease: Is the Cold Chain Hypothesis Still Hot?
That's how many vaccines work... dead versions of pathogens.
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2021)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2021)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2021)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2021)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2021)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer - industry experience is of course welcome, but not necessary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

djd20··on Robinhood, in Need of Cash, Raises $1B from Its Investors
The trades are made with margin - aka borrowed money. Money borrowed from the broker. The broker runs the risk of being stuck with the bill for the money the lent out if clients cannot pay it back. The key issue is that rh gave margin to people with no clue, and should never have allowed margin trading to these accounts in the first place.
djd20··on Intel CEO Bob Swan to step down, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger to replace him
Not apple - see the graviton cpu's AWS is putting out?
djd20··on Ask HN: I have $1M cash in my bank. How can I stretch it so I can retire?
https://www.bogleheads.org/ - this is a pretty good resource. While this is more of the journey to get to the point where you can retire, it would probably make sense to follow some of the advice above from a longer-term perspective, as you are aware you cannot retire off of the amount you currently have. The key to stretching it is reducing your living expenses obviously, and after taking a break finding some form of income to supplement what you already have. Moving somewhere cheaper tends to be top of the list, and could go well hand-in-hand with the taking a break bit.
djd20··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2020)
Democrance | https://democrance.com | Python/Django/Pyramid hacker | Dubai, UAE | REMOTE optional (although Dubai-UK timezones - particulary with present circumstances)

We're a mature microinsurance SaaS startup, building software to help bridge the gap between insurance companies and those who are not insured or under-insured. High traffic, mobile first + SMS and USSD platform that requires some interesting compliance and security requirements with deployments in countries with variable quality infrastructure.

Stack is Vue.js with mostly django in the back end although pyramid/sqlalchemy is being introduced. Plenty of third party api integration. Gitlab, unit tests, and continuous integration are standard.

Mature and international dev team with a few PhD's included.

Ideally we're looking for a mature developer who can also talk to clients - industry experience is of course welcome, but not nessecary at all.

Please email together a t ourdomain

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