Senior Python developer – The Big Game Hunter – San Antonio, TX

Design and develop service oriented architecture which integrates a number of critical business systems across Rackspace. Deliver a suite of software products to internal business owners. Your experience should allow you to collaboratively contribute to or influence the following.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coding standards, continuous integration, best practices, and software testing proper documentation

You will be expected to constantly look for ways to improve the systems and the team, train and mentor junior developers, and drive change among your peers.

The work is highly involved and requires regular interaction with a number of different teams will. Being able to understand business processes and communicate effectively is an integral part of the role as a lead on the team.

The team currently works a number of open technologies, including multiple HTTP APIs written in Python web frameworks which interact with NoSQL databases, Message Queue technologies, and Atom/RSS feeds.

QUALIFICATIONS

6+ years of experience in software development or engineering with at least 3 years of Python, Java, or Ruby experience.

Experience with one or more major Python web frameworks

Proficient in HTTP web services and RESTful software design.

Experience with one or more NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, ElasticSearch).

Experience with one or more Message Queue technologies (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Redis).

High level of competency in continuous integration and continuous deployments (any technology).

Strong development and engineering principles, including: code coverage

Code readability documentation understanding of revision control systems (git)

Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field. At the manager’s discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

PLUSSES

Proficiency in Linux systems and administration.

Established history in an open source project.

Understanding or experience with OpenStack or other virtualization technologies.

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