Python Developer

Sr. Python Developer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Description

The Python Developer will have the following responsibilities:

1. Writing modular, reusable components to liaise between external sources of data, internal tools, and databases.
2. Maintaining the cleanliness and centrality of the Python codebase.
3. Porting of legacy code into Python where appropriate.
4. Able to translate business requirements into a technical delivery following existing patterns where possible.
5. Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
6. Attendance is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of enterprise-level coding experience in Python.
• Experience scraping websites with Beautiful Soup, Selenium, etc.
• Oracle / PL SQL development experience including stored procedures.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOA architectures.
• Past experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proficient understanding of peer-reviewing, code versioning, and bug/issue-tracking tools.
• Power and/or Natural gas market data experience is strongly preferred.
• Development experience implementing solutions utilizing cloud technologies, like AWS, is preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Skills

• Team player.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Proactive and customer-focused “make it work” mentality.
• Highly responsive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Resourceful and able to think creatively and adapt.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for constant/prolonged periods (80%) of time.
• Constant looking at computer screens.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine/scanner, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicating with others to exchange information.