Python Developer
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is seeking a Python Developer, who will work with our policy analytics team to build our policy analytics platform and database, QuantGov. Your initial focus will be the development of Python scripts for data analytics and Web scraping routines to complete the State RegData Project—a promising extension of the RegData architecture that QuantGov was built upon. You will also be responsible for honing the machine learning algorithms used in QuantGov applications. Occasionally, you may be asked to integrate QuantGov outputs with front-end elements, so a basic understanding of front-end technologies would be advantageous. Some familiarity with R would also be a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
- Integration of APIs and other online data sources
- Integration of data storage solutions
Restrictions
- Telecommuting is OK
- No Agencies Please
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- Expert in Python, especially for data analytics and scraping.
- Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Able to create database schemas that represent and support research
- Strong unit test and debugging skills
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Basic understanding of economics, especially in policy issues, is desirable but not required
About the Company
About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is the world’s premier university source for market-oriented ideas—bridging the gap between academic ideas and real-world problems. A university-based research center, Mercatus advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people’s lives by training graduate students, conducting research, and applying economics to offer solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to generate knowledge and understanding of the institutions that affect the freedom to prosper and to find sustainable solutions that overcome the barriers preventing individuals from living free, prosperous, and peaceful lives. Founded in 1980, the Mercatus Center is located on George Mason University’s Arlington campus.
Desired Skills
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume, as well as three references, through our online application process,
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1473202
Contact Info
- Contact Name: Human Resources
- Contact Email: hr@mercatus.org
- Company Website: https://www.mercatus.org/
