Python Developer

Overview

General Overview:

The Python Developer will partner with research and engineering teams to develop and deliver python-based applications to solve complex analytical problems.

Developer Job Responsibilities (Day to Day Activities of the Role):

• Partner and collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to develop, support, and deploy proprietary new python developed analytic solutions
• Integrate different applications and systems together (e.g., building APIs, web services, add-ons, etc.)
• Develop solutions to automate application and system sustainment processes
• Provide application sustainment support (e.g., deploy software upgrades, coordinate issue resolution, configure application services/servers, design security models & system architecture, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Collaborative
• Analytical strong sense of curiosity and ingenuity to quickly learn new engineering domains
• Self-starter 
• Accepts criticism / feedback
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

Required Skills:

• Ability to write clean, concise, robust and well-documented python code.
• Proficient in use of pandas & numpy
• Proficient in developing and leveraging APIs and web services
• Proficient in Software development Tool Chains (e.g. make, GIT, Visual Studio, TFS, Jenkins, Travis)
• Understanding of web services and object oriented principles.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban)
• Understanding of Relational Database Management Systems & Database Modeling Fundamentals (SQL Server 2012+, Spark, T-SQL)
• Ability to Profile/Debug using tools (e.g. VS Profiling)
• Other Skills: Software engineering principles, API Integration, DEVOPs methodologies (continuous integration & delivery), test automation, parallel computing paradigms (e.g. shared/distributed memory), understanding performance and analyzing algorithm complexity

Desired Skills:

• Ability to quickly learn new engineering domains (e.g., production planning, scheduling, fuel blending, etc.) well enough to interact with company domain experts
• 5 years, or more, of work experience designing, developing, and supporting new python based applications and integrating applications across multiple systems and platforms
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and stakeholders
• Self-motivated and driven to learn
• Proven ability to work well in an agile team environment (e.g., Kanban & SCRUM) and with global teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $70 to $76.73 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent: 
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more​

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on. We have a fantastic referral program that pays out in cash rewards! 
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