Lead Python Developer

Highbrow LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Toronto is seeking a Lead Python Developer with over 7 years of experience in Python programming. You will work on developing and managing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating closely with various stakeholders. The role demands a deep understanding of cloud solutions and agile methodologies to create innovative data technology solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Python development experience required.
• 5+ years with CI/CD pipeline development.
• Advanced understanding of Agile methodology essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and test code, debug programs, and integrate applications.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver data technology solutions.

Skills

Python Development

CI/CD Pipeline Knowledge

Container Orchestration

Agile Scrum Team Experience

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Lead Python Developer

Job ID: 2024-12795

Job Location: Toronto, ON (2 days/week onsite)

Job Travel Location(s):

Positions: 1

Employment Type: W2

Duration: Long Term

Layers: 0

Work Eligibility: All Work Authorizations are Permitted – No Visa Transfers

Key Technology

Python, Jenkins, Terraform, Nexus / Artifactory, Docker/Kubernetes

Job Responsibilities

• Write and test code, debug programs and integrate applications with CI/CD experience.
• Manage and work with CI/CD pipelines is desirable (automation, infrastructure definition, configuration management, deployment, system and service monitoring, integration, continuous delivery, etc.)
• Debug complex systems
• Write unit/integration tests, contribute to engineering boards, present and u‑tube and write detailed and good documentation
• Formulate, design, develop, test, and deliver data technology solutions with a balanced focus on speed and code quality
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, SME’s and project managers to develop user stories, estimates, and work plans
• Advise business clients and IT management of technology capabilities and recommend strategies to maximize the benefits of new technologies.
• Learn, design and build modern Data Pipelines/Streams and Data Service APIs to assist with data migration (on‑premises SQL to Google SQL databases)
• Write and use infrastructure as code templates and Terraform
• Create design/architecture patterns covering HA and DR/BCP
• Troubleshoot Application connectivity/access to Google data products (LB,DNS, basic routing)
• Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance controls
• Implement the enterprise cloud capability and enhance the cloud orchestration platform for automated provisioning, management and scalability of hosts, containers, applications and cloud services
• Participate in fast‑paced DevOps Engineering teams within Scrum agile processes

Skills and Experience Required

Required Skills

• 7+ years of Python development experience. Proficient knowledge of Python 3.x.x and strong understanding of other high level programming languages (ex. JAVA, Go, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience developing platform orchestration code with CI/CD pipeline knowledge
• Advance knowledge of software development lifecycle and working in an Agile Scrum team
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skill
• Experience with docker and container orchestration
• Experience with seamless/automated build scripts used for release management across from development to production
• Experience working with orchestration and configuration management systems such as Saltstack, Ansible or Puppet
• Experience writing scripts to automate operational tasks (e.g. Shell, Ansible, Python).
• Experience with automating (provisioning, configuration management, deployment) and integrating Google Data PaaS solutions and Containers (GKE)
• Understand product features for DR/BCP options and how fits in overall application architecture
• Understand security features in Google Cloud
• Basic knowledge of cloud automation using native Google CLI
• Must be a self‑starter, demonstrated ability to take independent action to achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with all levels within the team