Python- SME

Our client, one of the largest financial services firms, is seeking a Python
– SMELocation: Irving, TXPosition Type: ContractResponsibilities:-You will architect/develop/support enterprise scale systems/tools/frameworks/libraries, implement new tools and processes in CI/CD space for global use across the Technology groups-You will provide Unix/Linux development tool subject matter expertise to the application development communities-You will proactively identify and implement opportunities that enable the development groups to provide the best solutions to their businesses.-You will understand technology industry trends, how they impact our future solutions and provide strategic direction for the development community-You will evaluate and provide technical solutions to solve a variety of complex and interdependent processes and application integrations-You will evaluate and perform POC on new strategic technical products and applications-You will manage problems/defects with existing solutions and drive issues to resolution-Act as key point of contact and SMEs for Python open source components and libraries.-You will follow the open source Python community and especially security vulnerabilities (OWASP) in widely user open source componentsQualifications:-8-15 years overall experience.-Detailed knowledge of several Python frameworks and technologies (e.g.

Anaconda, Django, Flask)-Detailed knowledge of several Open Source Libraries (e.g.

TensorFlow, Numpy)-Strong development background in Python-Experience with CI tools (Jenkins, TeamCity) and Build tools (Conda, virtualenv, pip)Job Skills:-Strong demonstrable experience in system solutions design (coming from a development background)-Experience with Binary repository tools (Artifactory, Nexus)-Experience with CI tools (Jenkins, TeamCity) and Build tools (maven, gradle, ant, make)-Experience with RESTful Webservices, Setup Loadbalancer, nginx configuration-Experience with BitBucket/GIT/SVN-Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
– including unit testing, code scanning-Strong understanding of architectural concepts and design-Hands-on Linux/Unix platforms development experience-Familiarity with data persistence technologies both SQL (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB)-Windows Security (LDAP, Active Directory) a plus-Knowledge on AWS products (EC2, S3) a plus-Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and devops tools (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Chef etc.) a plus-Strong verbal and written communication skills including social networking and blogging-Ability to work independently as part of a remote team-Ability to understand business drivers and balance business requirements, timelines, costs, and best practices-Good analytical skills, ability to contribute in design discussions and problem-solving sessionsnnby Jobblenn