Python Developer

Position Summary:

We are looking for a full stack developer who wants to join our clients team in building extraordinary software that changes how the Research & Education (R&E) networking community collaborates, innovates and shares knowledge.

Main responsibilities:

Interacting with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements
Architecting, designing, developing, testing and implementing bespoke Information Systems in Python/Django/Ruby/Java and related technologies
Agile/Scrum development
Testing, reviewing, enhancing and maintaining existing applications
Providing level 3 support for developed systems
Configuring and managing applications on project workstations/Servers
Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest quality standards with appropriate detailed documentation
Working in a collaborative environment interacting with various stakeholders

In addition to the above you will carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

Essential
Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in computer science or information systems
Comprehensive understanding of the full stack software development life cycle
Able to demonstrate hands-on development experience in a Linux environment
Excellent programming experience in Web development technologies, specifically Python/Django/Pyramid/PyPi with RDBMS
Knowledge of Web Services/Java/JSP/SPRING 3/Hibernate
Working with third party APIs, JSON, SOAP, REST
Working knowledge of Linux Operating Systems, preferably Red Hat 7.0/Centos 7.0 and Debian
Working knowledge of Source Code versioning control, specifically GIT
Good understanding of Agile methodology (Scrum) and Test Driven Development
Experience in deploying applications in a virtualised environment

Desirable
Master's degree in related discipline
Good understanding and experience of computer networks, preferably including optical networks
Working knowledge of PHP/HTML5/Javascript/SQL
Good understanding of Puppet/Docker/Ansible
Basic understanding of security, AA infrastructures & SNMP

Personal Skills and Attributes
First-class interpersonal skills with an open and collaborative approach
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Enthusiastic, inspiring and open-minded attitude
Agile and efficient approach, highly adaptable to changing circumstances
Creative with the ability to bring innovative ideas
Self-starter able to work on own initiative and take ownership of work

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