Python Developer

Kforce - Phoenix; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Irvine, CA is seeking a Python Developer for a 6-month contract to hire position. The ideal candidate will have strong Python and Django expertise and experience with NoSQL databases. You will play a key role in building a platform for genetic testing improvements within a rapidly expanding IT department. This role also encourages creativity and problem-solving, offering the potential for stock options with an upcoming IPO. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong Python Development experience with agile processes.
• Experience with Django Framework.
• Background with NoSQL Databases like Mongo.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Oracle databases.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build out whole platform from scratch.
• Work closely with IT department and suggest improvements.
• Meet deadlines and project goals with high motivation.

Skills

Python Development

Django Framework

NoSQL Databases

Linux/Unix

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Math, or related degree

Tools

MongoDB

Hadoop

Job description

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and solutions firm specializing in the areas of:

• IT Staffing
• Finance & Accounting Staffing
• Government Solutions
• Outsourcing Solutions

At Kforce, We Believe that Great People = Great Results.

Kforce is a professional staffing and solutions firm specializing in the areas of technology, finance & accounting and health information management serving commercial and government organizations. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Kforce has been matching job seekers and employers since 1962. Today, Kforce provides staffing services and innovative solutions through more than 60 offices located throughout the United States and one in the Philippines.

Kforce, an abbreviation for KnowledgeForce®, describes our heritage and stands as a representation of our business model. “Knowledge” signifies both the skilled professionals we staff and the knowledge our Firm has gained through years of industry experience. “Force” symbolizes the strength of our team and cohesive efforts to provide valuable services and solutions.

Kforce continues to provide thought leadership by employing a disciplined process to deliver quality results for our clients. With a commitment to “Great People = Great Results”, Kforce is dedicated to being the Firm most respected by those we serve.

Job Description

Python Developer

Job Location: Irvine, CA

Start Date: Jan. 5, 2015

Duration: 6 month contract to hire fulltime

Interview Process: phone and in-person interview

Our client is expanding their IT department as more genetic testing grows. They provide physicians with information to improve the selection, dosing, and evaluations of medicine. Based on Genetics, takes certain pain medicine, learn the way it metabolizes in a person.

Start up mentality with new office for IT dept. Dec. 2014 and team will make suggestions. Possible stock options with IPO down the road.

Qualifications:

• Strong Python Development experience with agile-like development processes, including continuous integration strategies
• Strong background with Django Framework.
• Experience with NoSQL Databases (Mongo, couch, Hadoop, etc)
• Fast learner, creative thinker, problem solver Knowledge of Linux/Unix, and Oracle databases
• Team player, highly motivated and self-manageable
• Responsible, dedicated and responsive in non-working hours as needed
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Action and detail oriented. Highly motivated to drive projects to completion
• Scope: Building out whole platform

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with production large-scale distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with a large amount of independence and responsibility
• Ability to work closely with information retrieval/machine learning experts on big-data problems.
• Any experience with Cloud, Amazon Web Services, or Rackspace is a huge plus.
• A hunger for tracking down root causes -- no matter how deep it takes you -- and fixing them in systematic ways
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Math, or related degree

Additional Information

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