Senior Python Developer

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer for a contract position based in Auburn, Maine. This role spans six months or longer and focuses on modernizing and integrating the data engineering organization’s Analytical Work Bench-a sophisticated integrated development environment-with another internally developed application. You will also contribute to building a Jupyter Lab-based IDE using custom code, and integrate large datasets into the research ecosystem via the resource platform.

Responsibilities

• Integrate large datasets into the research ecosystem via the resource platform
• Rationalize and integrate the Analytical Work Bench with internally developed applications
• Contribute to the development of a Jupyter Lab-based integrated development environment

Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Ecosystems, Software Engineering, Analysis Skills, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Data Sets, Software Development, Cloud Computing, * Required

• Proven experience working with cloud-based technologies, specifically AWS
• Solid expertise in Big Data solutions utilizing AWS EMR
• Advanced proficiency in Python Core and PySpark, with over 8 years of hands-on experience
• Practical knowledge of Pylint and Pytest for code quality and testing, with at least two years of experience
• Extensive experience with package management and automation tools such as PyPI and Gulp for over five years
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins and Urban Code, with more than two years of experience
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with end users to gather and discuss complex business requirements
• Preferred
• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• UI development with React
• Experience working with Jupyter Lab
• Data Engineering and/or Data Science experience