Senior Software Engineer - Python, Javascript

Description

The Analytics Innovation Team
Altman Vilandrie & Company delivers actionable, data-driven results to our clients. The Analytics Innovation Team extends this value by deriving strategic recommendations from large datasets through advanced analytics. By developing proprietary technology tools, we enable our clients to more directly embed our work in their business processes. The Analytics Innovation Team uses creativity, analytics, and a strategic eye towards the future to drive client performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Software Engineer plays 4 important roles:

Leading the design and building of high-performance software platforms that leverage advanced algorithms and large data sets

Functioning as a technical specialist on cross-disciplinary teams

Managing small teams of programmers building complex analytics software

Functioning as a subject matter expert for diverse projects across the firm

Location: New York, NY. Boston, MA. San Francisco, CA. Open to working remotely.

Employment Status: Open to 3-4 month contract work and full-time employment.

Skills & Requirements:

Qualifications:
The Senior Software Engineer is a position for applicants with a mathematically inclined mindset, a deep knowledge of algorithm design/implementation, and a passion for working with large data sets. We seek seasoned engineers with strong problem solving and leadership skills, a track record of achieving results, and a desire for the personal impact that can only be found within a boutique organization. Candidates should have the following qualifications:

Required Skills

Expert knowledge of algorithm design/implementation, mathematics, and statistics

Advanced knowledge of Python for building high-performance programs which leverage large data sets

Advanced knowledge of Python web frameworks (specifically Flask) and Javascript

Advanced knowledge of data structures and database design using Postgres and PostGIS

Advanced knowledge of Github and source code management best practices/workflows

Extensive experience managing with Agile Development methodologies

Ability to manage other engineers and communicate directly with senior staff regarding program specifications

Extensive experience in working with teams to building user-facing, web-based applications

Experience/Education

Application of relevant skills to solve complex business problems

Knowledge of full of application/codebase lifecycle and coding best practices

Managing own work under tight time constraints

Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering or equivalent work experience

5-7 years of experience in programming and managing small teams

About Altman Vilandrie & Company:

Company Description
Altman Vilandrie & Company (AV&Co.) is a boutique strategy consulting group that focuses exclusively on the telecommunications, media and technology related sectors. As one of the only pure play communications and media strategy consulting groups in North America, we assist clients in fast, high-impact, confident decision making. We enable clients to seize new opportunities, improve performance, and increase shareholder value within complex and converging industries.

We Have Great Benefits:

Vacation days

Friday happy hours

Competitive Compensation

Time for Open Source Contribution

Health Coverage

Discounted Gym Memberships

Transportation Discounts

Time for Personal Projects