Junior Python Developer  

• 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 the 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

Background

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 2 to 3 years of 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 web service Development

Skills

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

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 with 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