Senior Software Engineer Python

PYTHON DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER SAN DIEGO, CA 5 MONTH CONTRACT

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We re looking for highly skilled Python Programmers for an urgent project to re-engineer a Real Time scoring engine. The ideal candidate should be familiar with HTML and how REST APIs work. S/He needs to be an expert with Python-MySQL interactions to make improvements in this area.

PAST EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Wrote new code and documented old code.
- Wrote a new logging module.
- Documented Russell-related portfolio creation.
- Renovated fundamental building block code to eliminate potential for race conditions.
- Tracked down a vital process hang to a threading bug in CPython 2.6.x.
- Ported Backup Software Installer to SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES).
- Bugfix for race condition resulting from code not handling Restartable System Calls.
- Increased maintainability of Backup Software Installer through use of pylint

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and code complex units/modules/products that meet functional and business requirements on schedule and within budget.
- Perform unit/module testing of software to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
- Fix bugs, add enhancements, and convert software to other platforms.
- Assist quality assurance team by providing assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems.
- Collaborate with quality assurance in creation of test plans and participate in reviews.
- Evaluate impact of software performance, and recommend changes to software design team.
- Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
- Provide product content to technical writers.
- Assist in strategic research and design as directed
- Set up software configuration control and software development environments including program source control to ensure reliable backups and source code integrity.
- Provide input to establish and improve departmental processes and procedures.
- Develop plans outlining steps and time tables for developing programs and communicate plans and status to management and other development team members.
- May have indirect reports and manage a small project team.
- Escalate issues to management as appropriate.
- Participate in design and code reviews with other developers.
- Mentor, train, develop and serve as knowledge resource for less experienced Software Engineers.
- May take on lead role as required.
- Independent decisions are made daily.
- Decide best course for code development.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

- Strong analytical background and knowledge of Python and C++
- Able to use Python not just to call C, but to pass significant data between them and/or utilizing memory sharing
- Experience with SciPy/NumPy/Boost
- Understanding of garbage collection issues or mutability issues in Python
- Must be able to discuss things such as: i = i + 1 was different in Python vs. C++ or issues with this inside the primary loop of CPU-intensive code
- Understanding of the different languages approach
- Ability to update a Real Time engine built using Python and C++
- Must have experience working under project management, version control, using a Dictionary for lookup
- Must understand and be able to discuss binary search

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of experience (3 to 5 years with a Master's Degree) in software development, Level 2 Support or a related field
- Advanced design/debugging/coding skills
- Python and Python Packages and Libraries: NumPy, SciPy, Pickle
- Relational and Non-Relational Database Technologies: SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
- Practical working knowledge of Linux, C++
- Ability/experience in optimization of Python 2.x and 3.x code for computational and I/O efficiency
- Experience using web Servers such as Apache or Tomcat in conjunction with Python
- Boost Python C++/Python interface
- Familiarity with XML
- Comfortable working in a diverse, team-based environment
- Machine learning and data mining experience
- Familiarity with HTML and how REST APIs work
- Data stores, C++, and the REST API, knowledge of numerical computing
- Awareness of language and cultural issues related to localization of software
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Masters Degree or advanced experience preferred
- Business travel of approximately 10 or less percent yearly expected for this position
- Competencies include: complex problem solving skills, communication skills, organizational skills, analytical skills, quality management, teamwork, leadership skills and ability, coaching and mentoring skills

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