What are your day to day 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 across Rackspace. 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

What experience are we looking for?

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.

Highly sought out experience!

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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