Senior Software Engineer (Python)

We require an experienced Software Engineer with strong commercial experience of Python at Pole Star, to build and maintain our core Python based platforms and services. You ll work in a talented and interdisciplinary team, with a strong creative culture, and help us deliver high impact work. You will work closely with all facets both in our Boston and London offices. Technologies we work withWe re all about cutting edge technology so here are some examples of the technologies we use: Vagrant Spring Amazon WebServices Django Python Elastic GeoServer HTML5 Java PostGIS Key Responsibilities: Find and identify new opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of projects both existing and upcoming.Designing, building, testing and documenting software and web applications in PythonSupport formal testing and resolve test defectsCreate services and applications utilizing various programming languagesIdentify production and non-production application issuesWork in an agile/scrum team Four or more years of solid commercial Python experienceJSON, REST, SOAP and RESTful Services and API sExperience working with a JIRA bug-trackerLinux/Unix knowledge (Redhat/CentOS/Fedora)Experience in migrating legacy systems and knowledge of the software development lifecycleA strong drive and interest to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast paced software development environment.TeamworkingBachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Desired Skills Web development: HTML (HTML5 & CSS) and XML/XSL Knowledge of Geo-Spatial technology or GeoServer Some database and SQL knowledge, Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, Post GIS Jenkins, CI integration RabbitMQ and Redis experience AWS experience Company Benefits 3 x salary life assurance cover 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays 5% Contributory pension scheme Private Health Insurance Refer a friend recruitment bonus scheme Business expenses Annual Season Ticket Loan for your commute Subsidised Gym Membership Cycle to Work scheme Exclusive staff discount on shopping & dining at Westfield, London W12 Discount online benefit portal, offering a wide range of discounts for high street retailers Ability to buy and sell holiday Why work for Pole Star? At Pole Star, it takes a wide range of skills to develop, maintain and support the high-quality products for which we have become renowned. Each department, team and individual within the company plays a vital role in that process. From the initial idea to the development, testing and maintenance of products, through to winning the big deals and supporting the customer and our employees, everyone at Pole Star contributes to making the business a success and a great place to work. Position: Employee Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: Yes Salary: 50000 - 65000 How to Apply Position fulfilled. Thanks for your interest. Django is a registered trademark of the Django Software Foundation DjangoJobs is not associated with the Django Software Foundation #J-18808-Ljbffr