Senior Python Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We are seeking a skilled Fullstack Software Engineer to join us remotely in a contractor capacity. As part of a globally distributed team of software engineers, quality engineer and UX designer, youll work on a diverse set of training platforms. Youll work across the full stack, leveraging technologies like Python, Django REST API, GraphQL, ReactJS, Typescript, Elasticsearch, OpenShift, ArgoCD, and Tekton. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance the customer learning experience on the training platforms through work areas such as
  
  
  
  • Developing front-end components using ReactJs, Typescript and system libraries like PatternFly
  • Maintaining and enhancing backend functionality with Python (Django Rest api).
  • Working with containers especially to set up a local development environment and deploying applications on Openshift. Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive features from concept to completion: participate in design discussions, implement solutions, test thoroughly, and support deployment to production
  • Build and maintain full-stack applications across our training platform ecosystem
  • Turning wireframes and mock-ups into reusable code and building high-quality UI components with scalability in mind.
  • Develop and integrate with backend services and APIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver innovative features.
  • Enhance code quality through testing, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participating in the entire application development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, implementation, deployment, as well as ongoing support and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs across the application stack
  • Occasionally Contribute to the implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
  • Share technical knowledge during engineering meetings and provide valuable input on system enhancements.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies: story refinement, demos, retrospectives, regression testing and application releases.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Proven experience in designing and implementing web applications.
• Experience in application development with Python and/or ReactJs
• Experience in JavaScript frameworks like ReactJS, with experience in TypeScript.
• Experience with JavaScript libraries such as Bootstrap and Patternfly.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with Linux container technologies (Docker or Podman) and Linux systems administration.
• Hands-on experience with testing practices, including unit testing.
• Working knowledge of containerized environments using Docker or Podman.
• Experience with SCM tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Capability to articulate and address technical problems collaboratively with the team.
Understanding version control, Agile practices, and kanban-based workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.


NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of end-to-end testing frameworks such as Selenium.
• OpenShift administration and GitOps workflows.
• Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus
• Experience implementing responsive design and adhering to accessibility standards