Python full stack developer (Remote)

Description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Python developer to join the growing team developing the software behind one of the world leaders in automated website testing.

Our services are predominantly Python powered, our continued growth is leading to exciting new developments for our entire platform including new scanning capabilities, infrastructure scaling and JavaScript based reporting and visualisations.

Our client base includes some of the biggest names in the UK and Europe, you must therefore be proficient in communicating professionally to non technical colleagues and customers.

Language and core concepts:

Python (2.6+ is in daily use, 3.4 products in development),

HTML,

CSS,

JavaScript,

Databases (relational),

Previous web development,

Understanding of web accessibility,

Web protocols and standards,

Unix command line,

Experience with distributed source control (e.g. Mercurial, Git).

Bonus skills:

d3.js visualisation library,

NoSQL and graph databases.

The following skills will be necessary:

An excellent level of written and spoken English,

An organised approach to note taking and development,

A positive self-motivated attitude to working from home,

Keen to expand development skills and problem solving.

The role is full time home based, you will be supported by a development manager and included in daily team update calls. Attendance at a monthly meeting in central London will be required. Plus potentially client meetings on occasion.