Junior Python Developer

The Junior Python Developer works as part of a team to implement functionality as part of multiple efforts to build data processing applications. A successful developer will be able to implement functionality to interface with an existing system, as well as writing new functionality to interface with various open-source tools. Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is a must, as the developer will help translate requirements into user stories to be implemented as part of an agile team. As part of the implementation phase, the developer is expected to include automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to validate the code that is being written. Knowledge of the cloud software deployment process is also key, including familiarity with parallel processing in Python, large data processing using packages such as PySpark, and optimizing Python code for deployment as part of a containerized architecture.

Role Highlights:
· Work with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories to incorporate new functionality into various software applications
· Build with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes
· Experience developing Python-based web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
· Experience working as part of an Agile team to iteratively deliver software
· Experience integrating Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture.