Python backend developer

Mapgears; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Canada seeks a backend developer to enhance its web mapping products. Candidates should have experience in Python and SQL, with an emphasis on communication API development. This position offers a dynamic team environment, competitive salary, and the option for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Remote work possibility

Worker-shareholder cooperative option

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Python development experience.
• At least 1 year of SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience in communication API development in a web environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and improve the functionality of web mapping products.
• Collaborate with a close-knit and dynamic team.
• Contribute to the company's growth and product quality.

Skills

Python development

SQL

API development

Git

Linux operating systems

Bilingual (French/English)

Time management

Creative problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Pyramid framework

SQLAlchemy

OSGeo tools

Jinja2

Job description

In order to stimulate its growth and continue to improve its offer, Mapgears is looking for a backend development pro to expand its team.

Job specification
Are you a performance optimization fanatic and Python has no more secrets for you? We need your talents!
As a backend developer at Mapgears, your role will be to develop, test and improve the functionality of our web mapping products.
Since we are a small team, your expertise and your vision will be essential to the development of the company, and you will have a real impact on the quality of the products.
Ready to take up the challenge and join a close-knit, dynamic and slightly geeky team?

The ideal profile has the following skills:

• At least 1 year of Python development experience
• At least 1 year of SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Communication API development experience in a web environment
• Experience with Git
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, an asset)

As well as the following skills:

• French/English bilingualism spoken and written
• An ability to effectively manage time and deadlines independently
• An ability to think outside the box and try new things
• An interest in self-training on the latest technologies in computer science and geomatics
• An ability to work in a team and to communicate effectively and with respect

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Pyramid framework for Python
• Knowledge of SQL Alchemy
• Experience with OSGeo Foundation tools: MapServer, OpenLayers, MapCache, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GDAL
• Knowledge of systems administration
• Knowledge of the Jinja2 templating engine
• Salary/benefits competitive and commensurate with experience
• Possibility of remote work
• The option of integrating a worker-shareholder cooperative (CTA)

If you are interested in this challenge, send us your CV and tell us what you can bring to the team!