Python Developer

Location

Chicago

Description

Experience · 3+ years development experience in Python · 1-2 years developing with PostgreSQL · Experience in Java a plus · Experience in PHP a plus · Experience in Ruby a plus · Experience at a senior developer or architect level · Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field Skills · Strong Python development skills on mid sized development projects in systems utilizing most or all of the common Python API’s · Very strong design and development skills coupled with knowledge of “best practices”, “design patterns”, and best practice solution methodologies in extending existing applications and implementing new functionality · Significant experience in designing and implementing solutions on multiple projects targeting multiple different business problems · Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills · Very strong and demonstrable analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills · Experience with developing all aspects of full web applications including both front and back end processing · Ability to work independently, and as part of a small team environment · Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, patterns, and challenges quickly · Experience in multiple databases, especially PostgreSQL · Very Comfortable in a unix environment · Comfortable running Linux or MacOS X as a desktop environment a plus · Experience with python based web application frameworks · Experience with django a plus · Understand and be able to implement XML over HTTP, Web Services, etc · Thorough XML understanding including defining schemas, parsing XML, and creating XML using a templating technology · Familiarity with common open source source control systems including CVS and Subversion · Database access and update skills including directly using SQL, as well as familiarity with basic OR tools · Ability to review, evaluate, and refactor existing code and new code · Ability to design and implement dynamic web pages with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, and Javascript leveraging the MVC design pattern · Basic project management skills including estimating, scheduling, dependency tracking · Unit testing including building automated test suites

Details

PSC is a true project based consulting firm focused on selling full life cycle solutions. We are both an IBM Premier Partner and a Microsoft Gold Partner. Our projects are dynamic in nature that will allow you to work with the top talent in the industry in a cutting edge environment developing innovative solutions. We currently have a full time need with our organization for a Sr. Python consultant. Our headquarters is in the Chicago area and we have branches in Kansas City, Minneapolis and Peoria. We have been in business for 19 years and are a privately owned debt free organization. The position would be going out to various client sites exclusive to the Chicagoland area. On top of a competitive salary, we also offer billable bonus for hours billed over 40 in a work week, paid for certifications and education and our full range of benefits.