Senior Python Developer  

Area of Responsibility:

• Responsible for the design and development of Python based applications.
• Responsible for coding, unit testing and creating supporting documentation for Python based development.
• May be tasked with additional development tasks such as: developing data migration procedures to create data load structures with PostgreSQL or Azure Data Lake.
• Provides support and expertise on development technologies and environments.
• Tests modifications for validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to established standards.
• Participates in system and acceptance testing.
• Provides work estimates that permit prioritization and assignments to be made.
• Has awareness of the prescribed methodologies and standards. Understands how the development and related testing activities fit into the overall application lifecycle management.

Typical Activities

• Enhancements of the product to meet the needs of the customer based on the specifications from the Application Consultants.
• Document code in accordance to documentation standards and best practices.
• Functional and unit testing
• Data migration development and testing.
• Clear pending issues.
• Review/validate high-level estimates given within the Solution Backlog.
• Attend the Sprint & SCRUM Meetings.
• Lead development efforts within the Sprint cycle across Custom Coding, Integration and Interfaces, and Data migration streams

Background

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• At least 2 to 3 years development extensive experience with Python.
• Know-how in web scraping with Python (Scrapy, Beautiful Soup).
• Extensive experience with database systems (SQL, Postgres).
• Industry-specific certification in relevant computer languages or software is preferred.
• Can converse in Business English (oral and written).
• Experience in REST / Web API webservice Development.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and solve problems proactively.
• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverable.
• Ability to think abstractly.
• Team player with strong communication skills and customer focus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Clear and effective communications