Senior Python Developer - Freelance
We are looking for a Python Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
You can deliver quickly while being clever to avoid missteps. You are always learning and are a transparent communicator even when it is challenging. You thrive on challenging yourself daily and seek to surround yourself with like minded individuals.
REQUIREMENTS
- 12+ years of software development experience
- Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework
- Experience across the entire stack from the front-end user interface (UI) to the back-end and analytics, including operations.
- Previous experience working with back-end architecture and programming.
- Experience developing services/APIs and consuming services/APIs. RESTful preferred
- Experience building web applications, full-stack. Our technology stack is currently: Python, Django REST Framework, JavaScript (ES6) + React.js and PostgreSQL
- Experience with Linux.
- Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
- Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
- Good understanding of server-side templating languages
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
- Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
- Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Strong unit test and debugging skills
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
- Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly
- Passion for operational excellence
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or related field
- Strong communicator and fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
- Advanced Git experience
- Have excellent time management skills
BONUS
- Master degree or PhD
- Strong C++ experience
- Experience with Fortune 500 companies or well known startups
- Open source projects with 500+ stars
BENEFITS & PERKS
- 100% remote
- Any timezone
- Flexible hours (10, 20 or 40 hours / week)
- Awesome engineering culture
- Open source projects support
- Continuous learning reimbursement (Coursera, Udacity, etc.)
- Company Swag
- Excellent work/life balance
- Sponsorship to speak at conferences
Desired Skills
Contact Info
- Company Website: http://www.unostartup.com/
