Python Developer

We are looking for someone with extensive Django and great programming experience 

Please email resume ASAP to Ryan, [email protected]

Candidate must be a US Citizen We are looking for people who have done enterprise scale software development in Django. Experience in developing, running, managing and deploying containers with Podman is desired. We anticipate this being a one-year position. Long term extensions are possible.

The candidate may be based anywhere in the United States. The contractor will be expected to be available for meetings during normal business hours in US Central Time. Depending on COVID restrictions trips to Client site in Chicago may be required, so priority will be given to contractors in the Chicagoland area, and second priority to contractors with easy access to a major air hub.

Access to NDA Material 

It is possible that the contractor(s) will be exposed to Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) material in the course of their job. The contractor(s) must agree to be bound by all NDAs that Client has entered into.

Qualifications: 

The following are key skills / experience for this position. Resumes that do not possess all, or at least most, of these skills should not be presented for consideration.

Significant experience developing enterprise applications in Python (version 3.6+). Resumes of people whose only Python experience is scripts of a few hundred lines or less should not be forwarded

Significant experience with the Django web framework (version 3.2+)

Experience in SQL database architecture and development, particularly MySQL

Significant in full software life cycle experience and proper software engineering practices

Demonstrates understanding of

Source code control (GitLab preferred)

Software testing (Cypress preferred) 

Linux 

Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team

Flexibility in dealing with assignments and working on several projects simultaneously

The following skills / experience are not required, but would be considered a strong plus:

Understanding of Sync/Async concepts; Experience with uWSGI/ASGI, websockets

Experience with other languages such as C/C++, Java, Javascript, etc

Experience in developing, running, managing and deploying containers with Podman

Languages / Technology that we are using 
Python, Django, Gitlab, Podman, Cypress, SQL

Primary skills and technologies 

Python, Django

DB architecture, development and SQL use

Container experience (Podman preferred): developing, running, managing and deploying containers

issue tracking, labeling, reporting, prioritization, merging, diffing, re-basing

Good understanding of Linux and Linux commands

Testing: Unit testing, Integration Testing, CI experience a plus

Interpersonal skills

Experience with taking a leadership role among a team of software engineers and practicing strong software release engineering principles

Security: Experience with LDAP integration, Authentication methods using Django Framework utilizing OAuth 2.0, DUO, LDAP, etc

Javascript/Angular familiarity

Training and Development programs - We have a webinar series with global experts who deliver 3-4 technical and leadership webinars a month around hot topics/technologies such as Agile, DevOps, Angular, Node, React, JavaScript, .NET Core, Java 8/9, Redux, Ansible, Kubernetes, etc. Many of these webinars are worth certification credits for major certifying bodies such as PMI, IIBA, and CompTIA (i.e. PDU, CDU, and CEU credits). We can also provide a technical training license (eligibility required)

Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock Purchase Program

Strong Support Network - A network of Recruiters, Support Services, and Contractor Care Representatives are here to help our contractors succeed. We have a job portal which has all of our job openings with our 1,200+ clients. We also have off-boarding/end of assignment resources to help you during the transition when you’re wrapping up, including a Career Coaching Program and 15+ Career Readiness workshops for job seekers

Awards - Apex is a proud recipient of the Best of Staffing awards for both Client Satisfaction and Contractor Satisfaction