Python Developer/Python Software Engineer - Python, TDD, Agile, Javasc

An exciting new role for a Python Developer/Software Engineer/R and in a team of expert engineers where agile development methodologies are employed to deliver that excellence to our customer-base.

Responsibilities:

- Design, build and test our products, services and supporting tooling.
- Develop a deep understanding of relevant technical specifications, test requirements and information for multiple countries and platform configurations.
- Contribute new ideas and improvements to the organisation.

You will need to demonstrate flexibility in approach and be willing to assist with all aspects of our work, including research, prototyping, design, implementation, documentation, testing and support.

You will demonstrate strong Python programming skills and will have a test driven (TDD) approach and philosophy towards software development ideally with experience of writing automated test software, particularly unit tests. Experience of developing on linux is also required.

MINIMUM CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to write software in Python and ideally JavaScript, with knowledge of platforms and tools used to develop software.
- Experience of testing, such as writing manual test cases or automated tests.
- Can demonstrate an ability to approach problems creatively and work in a team to deadlines.
- Can demonstrate an eye for detail, diligence, and enthusiasm for technology.

RELEVANT ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE WHICH WOULD SET A CANDIDATE APART BUT IS NOT ESSENTIAL:

- Appreciation and experience of network/web-technologies (TCP/IP, content streaming, app authoring, HTML)
- Knowledge of digital TV application layer environments such as HbbTV.
- Familiarity with HbbTV, OIPF, DIAL specifications.
- Knowledge of media formats, eg MPEG, H264, AAC, Dolby Digital, and experience in creating, modifying and analysing such media files.

We are interested in people who are passionate about new technologies and particularly if you have an interest in digital tv (DTV, IPTV, DVB, MPEG), Hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV) or developing Digital TV applications (Video-on-demand, VoD, Catch-up services, content streaming).

This role is a 6 month contract starting 27th July and is based in central Bristol within easy access of Bristol Temple Meads station.