Senior Python Developer

Job Description

Role: Senior Python Developer

Bill Rate: $85-$95 per hour, $100 an hour if Senior in terms of experience

Location: Riverfront – Littleton ON-SITE DAY ONE

Direct Placement: No

Duration: 4 months to start

Start Date: Immediate

Senior Engineer – Python Developer

We’re building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. We’re redefining consumer expectations through new tools, new business models and new ways of thinking to meet the convergence of value, innovation and customer experience.

Our teams draw on 40 years of disruption to continually transform the way our society communicates, collaborates and connects. Equipped with a first-of-its-kind 5G network, a passion for change and the power to drive it, we’ll emerge as the nation’s fourth facilities-based wireless carrier and a disruptive force in the market at-large.

What you will be doing

High-level job responsibilities:

We are looking for a Python Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users using Restful APIs & web-services. We need a strong Python Developer responsible for coding, designing, deploying and debugging development projects, typically on the server-side (or back-end). At times, might be asked to create an application for our customers, build tools as necessary to get the job done, integrable different systems or publish new services. Primary focus will be the development & automation of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. You will also be doing automation of certain workflows and error handling.

Day-to-day job responsibilities:

• Writing scalable, reusable, testable and efficient code using Python programming language.
• Coordinating with development teams to determine application requirements.
• Testing and debugging applications.
• Developing back-end components.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability and performant applications
• Reprogramming existing databases to improve functionality.
• Developing digital tools to monitor online traffic.
• Writing scripts to automate certain workflows & implementing error handling framework

Skills and experience

Specific qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Python developer.
• BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• Expert knowledge of Python and bash scripting with knowledge of at least one Python web framework such as Django, Flask, etc
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background of cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Kubernetes skills
• Experience with tools such as Rally, Logz, Dynatrace, Artifactory, Gitlab
• Fearlessness to learn and take on challenging problems
• Competency with modern programming languages and design principles
• Ability to read and write code in multiple languages