Python/Django Developer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build robust, performant, user-facing web applications in Python/Django/Angular, helping scientists disseminate top-quality data to the community.
• Create, develop, and ship new functionality for user interaction and scientific data visualization, using modern APIs and frameworks.
• Work as an integral part of an agile product team to deliver an unbelievably great user experience.
• Deliver responsive, accessible, mobile-friendly code of high quality (automated test/build/deploy).

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or scientific field (engineering, physics), or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Full stack Web applications development, using Python and Django or FastAPI, with a front-end JavaScript framework.
• Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with relational database modeling and data migration.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and principles.
• Experience with Authorization systems such as OAuth2.
• Experience with Angular Javascript framework.
• Excellent collaborative skills.
• Experience building and maintaining service-oriented architectures.
• Experience implementing event-driven architectures and message-based workflows.
• Experience with search engines and backends (Lucene, Solr).
• Experience with automated regression testing.
• Experience with agile development process.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Redis in support of Celery-based systems.

Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with employer contribution; paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.