Python Developer

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100% Remote - New York

BASIC FUNCTION: Reporting to the Director, Application Architecture , the Sr. Application Systems Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining the Student Information System and related applications. The Sr. Developer will be involved with architecting, designing and developing solutions of the existing and newly developed cloud-native applications using the Python Django framework and relevant libraries in AWS environment. In addition, the Sr. Developer will be responsible for function analysis, project scope, issue resolution and change plan of complex, interrelated systems that span diverse platforms like the Mainframe, OnPrem servers, Cloud-native systems, Linux and Windows, to fulfill the rapidly evolving business and technology requirements. The Sr. Developer is responsible for enhancing the applications as well as supporting ongoing needs, meeting customers expectations and maintaining Service Level Agreements.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides hands on development and architecture experience in new product development in the form of POC using new technology stacks, development platforms and application frameworks.
• Support developers in delivering end to end solutions by analyzing existing environments, gathering requirements, designing solution design/architecture and implementing systems.
• Must have a solid understanding knowledge of and experience in all Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities including requirements, design, development, unit/performance tests, debug, deployment, operations and maintenance
• Engages with all groups of stakeholders such as customers, business analysts, developers, tech leads, project managers, UX specialists and IT leaders on all phases of a client s project.
• Ensures smooth workflow and data integration process between a variety of systems including mainframe, on-prem servers, AWS-based applications, cloud-hosted systems and vendor products.
• Collaborates with team-members to recommend changes to existing solution designs to fulfill evolving business and technical requirements.
• Rapidly prototype, build POC and refine applications based on user feedback, technology drivers or business needs
• Contributes to and assists in development of test plans and provides technical support in all phases of testing and QA leading to implementation.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE:

• Bachelor s degree and/or its equivalent required.
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience.

ADDITIONAL POSITION-SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong skills in web application development/management using Python and relevant tools and technologies
• Solid concept in API-based applications that use REST Framework and RESTful web services
• Clear understanding of network and application protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, JSON, OpenAPI, Swagger, SFTP, DNS and Telnet
• Strong working knowledge of industry standard authentication/authorization protocols/systems such as OAuth, JWT, SAML and IAM.
• Solid understanding of relational databases like MySQL, DB structure and SQL queries
• Good skills in basic shell scripting in a Linux/Unix environment
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging frontend and backend app modules using tools like Chrome/Firefox DevTools
• Experience in using API testing tools like Curl, Postman, HTTPie
• Practical knowledge in Object Oriented Programming, design patterns and software development principles
• Hands-on experience with DevOps lifecycle tools such as Git (code repository), Jira (Requirements gathering), Jenkins (Build), Confluence (Documentation), ServiceNow (Issue tracking) etc.
• Familiarity with Cloud-native architecture and its basic principles
• Knowledge of core AWS Services such as Compute (Lambda, ec2), Container (ECS, EKS), Messaging (SQS, SNS), Storage (S3, EBS), Log analysis (CloudWatch), Database (Aurora RDS), full text search (Elasticsearch/OpenSearch) etc.
• Clear concepts on different types of testing approaches such as functional, performance, loads frameworks
• Strong focus on Data Privacy, Application Security, Code vulnerability and Security controls
• Good understanding of non-functional requirements of enterprise-grade applications such as Scalability, Availability, Failover, Disaster Recovery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work with changing priorities and with multiple projects.
• Ability to be precise and attentive to detail is essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work weekend and off-hour work on occasion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and other container technologies
• Demonstrated excellence in a variety of competencies including teamwork/collaboration, analytical thinking, communication and influencing skills, and technical expertise.
• Familiar with Project Management concepts and tools.

About Infinity Consulting Solutions

At Infinity Consulting Solutions our mission is to cultivate successful long term relationships with candidates and clients matching the right candidate with the right client. We believe technology cannot replace the real personal relationships we cultivate. We reject the notion that technology alone is the answer to staffing which is why we our successful partnerships rely on collaboration NOT automation. ICS has been providing flexible staffing solutions for over 20 years in Information Technology, Compliance, Accounting / Finance and Corporate Support. Our staffing solutions include Contract, Temp to Perm and Permanent Placement. ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer