Python Developer

Responsibilities Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic Integration of data storage solutions include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc. Skills Expert in Python Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes Strong unit test and debugging skills Proficient understanding of code versioning tools . Previous experience in professional software development is not required, but an interest in adopting best engineering practices is. Problem solving skills demonstrated: • Analyzing, and validating a variety of input data sources; identifying the relationship among source data objects. • Developing common definitions of sourced data; defining reusable approach to data integration • Designing efficient approach to processing third party data using Python • Designing efficient approach to analyzing data-at-scale using Python • Proactively identify process improvements and ways to increase development efficiency in the organization • Ability to multi-tasking and managing competing priorities while meeting assigned deadlines Technical skills demonstrated • Solid knowledge of Python • Solid knowledge of the principles of class-based object-oriented programming • Knowledge of standard web technology (HTTP, client/server model, REST) • Experience with SQL Communication / Interpersonal skills demonstrated: • Gaining knowledge on the organization s processes as they evolve and change; recommending changes • Enjoys working in a highly feedback oriented team setting • Motivated by the "always on" startup environment Education • BS in Computer science preferred • Data Science coursework preferred