Python Engineer / Programmer

Our client in the Bedminster area of NJ has an excellent opportunity for a Python Engineer / Programmer! It pays up to 135K, depending on experience and technical skills. You are expected to be in the office two days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on continued build out/improvement of the current data stores (Oracle, CEPH, and possibly MongoDB) including data access and persistence.
• Requirement of prior knowledge/experience with database concepts such as SQL tuning, indexes, views, stored procedures, etc.
• Proficient in fundamental algorithms and data structures. Server-side Python processes utilizing concurrency patterns with asyncio, mutli-processing, and threading. Also, comfortable working with Numpy, Pandas, Python collections, etc.
• Must handle API development using REST. Strong working knowledge of FastAPI, with a primary focus on mastering the REST protocol. Experience with gRPC and socket-based communication is a valuable plus.
• Mastery of typical software development life cycle and deployment processes. Experience with GIT, MS Azure DevOps, Artifactory, etc. Must be comfortable building CI/CD pipelines.
• Experienced in developing applications and managing systems on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree preferred with 5 to 7 years demonstrated server-side development proficiency, OR Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3 to 5 years demonstrated server-side development proficiency.
• Programming Languages: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Oracle PL/SQL). Other non-interpreted languages like Java, C++, Rust, etc. are a plus. Must be proficient in the intermediate-advanced level of the language (concurrency, memory management, etc.).
• Design patterns: Typical GOF patterns (Factory, Facade, Singleton, etc.)
• Data structures: Maps, lists, arrays, etc.
• SCM: Solid Git proficiency, MS Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
• SQL: Proficiency with Oracle indexes, SQL tuning, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• OS: Majority of the development is on Redhat Linux but should be comfortable with Windows. Some Unix shell scripting may be needed from time to time.
• API development: Must have proficiency with HTTP REST with gRPC / sockets as a plus.