Python Developer II

Finance of America; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services technology is seeking a software engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing and improving applications, utilizing cloud solutions, and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have a background in Computer Science and experience with Python and cloud technologies.

Benefits

Flexible telecommuting options

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as Software Engineer/Data Scientist required for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 1 year experience required with a Master's degree.
• Experience with CICD pipelines and testing frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize software development processes and enhance applications within an analytics program.
• Evaluate existing systems and implement new technologies.
• Write efficient and reusable code in Python.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Python

JavaScript

Cloud Computing

Scalable Data Application Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS Cloud Compute

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Services Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Telecommuting permitted, offering flexibility in work location
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Engaging in innovative projects involving new technologies and cloud solutions
- Collaborative environment with the chance to mentor junior team members
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Optimize and continuously improve the software development process
- Develop new applications and enhance existing ones as part of an analytics program
- Evaluate and improve existing systems and their documentation
- Experiment with and implement new technologies and techniques in the cloud
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code in Python

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or as a Data Scientist, Software Engineer, or related
- Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or as a Data Scientist, Software Engineer, or related
- One (1) year of experience with Object Oriented Programming in Python and JavaScript
- Experience with scalable data application design and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in AWS Cloud Compute, databases including PostgreSQL and MSSQL, and microservice architecture

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with integration into CICD pipelines and testing frameworks including PyTest
- Familiarity with data libraries including Pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn
- Knowledge of Rest APIs

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