Senior Server Engineer (Python and Django)

Push Interactions. Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as a Senior Server Engineer, where your passion for quality software will shine. This role involves developing and maintaining server software primarily using Python and Django, while also contributing to a collaborative environment that values input and creativity. You will be responsible for building secure web applications and backend services that are critical to client success. If you thrive in an agile setting and are eager to mentor others while tackling exciting challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Performance-Based Rewards

Personal Development Opportunities

Regular Team Events

Casual Dress

Dental Care

Disability Insurance

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of development experience with strong Python skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and experience with Django is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver backend services for mobile applications and web apps.
• Mentor developers and assist in project planning and estimation.

Skills

Python

Django

API Development

Git

Agile Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Software Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google App Engine

Unit Testing Tools

Job description

Senior Server Engineer (Python and Django)

Description

Push Interactions is seeking a skilled and experienced Server Engineer to join our team. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering top-quality work on mission critical software. As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining server software code mainly in Python and Django but other platforms are used depending on the needs of the project.

The work for this job is in person at our Saskatoon office. So relocation may be required before starting work.

You must have the ability to legally work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Your job will be to deliver backend services to power our mobile applications as well as build sophisticated secure Web Applications for clients typically in the form of large Web Apps with large databases. You will also be looked upon to assist in other tasks such as mentoring other developers, assisting in planning and estimating projects, contributing ideas to improve our processes, and helping drive the team to hit deadlines – all while helping to deliver a quality application and experience to our clients.

Typical daily tasks may include:

1. Creating a new or updating an existing web application
2. Developing a new service for an app to consume
3. Performing code reviews
4. Estimating on upcoming projects
5. Giving input on architecture for an API
6. Helping another developer solve a problem

Required Skills

1. 3+ years of development experience
2. Strong Python skills
3. Ability to craft new API specifications and develop to provided specifications
4. Drive to build and maintain quality software that is mission critical to our clients.
5. Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
6. Initiative to deliver working software quickly and effectively
7. Enthusiasm to work in an iterative agile development process
8. Ability to think about long term maintenance when creating or maintaining software
9. Experience with Git
10. Ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in relevant server development technology

Education

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher (preferred)

Bonus Skills

1. Django experience
2. Experience with Google App Engine
3. Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks
4. Familiarity with unit testing and test automation tools
5. Experience developing web services and APIs for mobile apps to consume

Benefits

1. Competitive salaries
2. Comprehensive health benefits
3. Performance based rewards and recognition
4. Personal development opportunities
5. Regular team events and parties
6. A team filled with enthusiastic developers
7. Casual dress
8. Dental care
9. Disability insurance
10. Extended health care
11. Life insurance
12. On-site parking
13. Paid time off
14. Vision care

Day Range

Monday to Friday

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