Mailman 3 January 2017 - python-uk

Python services within existing .Net infrastructure
by Jonathan Hartley Feb. 1, 2017

Feb. 1, 2017

Hey all, I'm joining a small company with an existing service-based infrastructure written in C# & F#, on Windows Server on AWS. They want me to write some new services in Python. I'm wondering whether to host these Python services on Linux or on Windows. In favour of Linux: L1. I'm by far more familiar with Linux. L2. Linux is Python's natural home. I expect the ecosystem to work at its best there. In favour of Windows: W1. I don't want to put up a barrier to the existing C# devs from working on the Python services because they don't have a Linux install. (although I guess this is circumvented by them using a VM) W2. I don't want to cause a devops headache by introducing heterogeneous OS choices. W3. As a specific example of W2, some places I've worked at have had local dev environments spin up all our services in VMs or containers on the local host, so we can system test across all services. I fear heterogeneous server OSes will make significantly harder to do. They also want me to lead the charge on this sort of test setup, so this is going to be my problem. Thoughts welcome. Jonathan -- Jonathan Hartley tartley(a)tartley.com http://tartley.com Made out of meat. +1 507-513-1101 twitter/skype: tartley

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Python Developer - London - REFPYCIT
by Joe Jolly Jan. 31, 2017

Jan. 31, 2017

Hi all, I wanted to make you aware of an experience python role I'm currently looking to fill in London, within the Quantitative finance space. The role involves working in the Front Office as part of a globally-distributed team (Chicago, US/ Greenwich, US/ London, UK) for a leading hedge fund, in their commodities technology business. The role involves greenfield redevelopment (in python) of their trading platform, using the scientific libraries (numpy, scipy, pandas etc.), as part of a global initiative to update their technology infrastructure. Experience desired is between 4-10 years, developing full applications/platforms in python, not just scripting. There is a preference for someone with experience of working in finance (investment bank/hedge fund etc.), with commodities experience a plus. Compensation is negotiable (and experience dependent) however my client generally offer a good increase on current base salary (20%+), and variable bonus in year 1 is also likely to very lucrative (25-50% of base salary). Feel free to reply to me to ask for any additional questions, quoting 'REFPYCIT' in the email subject. Kind regards, Joe Jolly Sartre Group [cid:image001.png@01D185E8.1D029370]<http://www.sartregroup.com/> Email: joe.jolly(a)sartregroup.com<mailto:joe.jolly@sartregroup.com> US Tel: +1 917 795 0584 UK Tel: +44 (0) 203 457 8952 Corporate Headquarters New York Office 4th Floor 280 Madison Avenue 68 Great Eastern Street t#912 London 9th Floor EC2A 3JT NY 10016 www.sartregroup.com<http://www.sartregroup.com/> [7b24d431-b33f-4266-8e00-6ec431907477]<https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tomhone> Sartre Group is a company registered in England & Wales with Company Number 07920610. This e-mail contains proprietary information some or all of which may be legally privileged. It is for the intended recipient only. If an address or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print, rely on or retain this e-mail. If you receive this email in error, please contact our postmaster on +44 (0)20 3478 4858. Sartre Group is in the business of introducing qualified candidates to potential employers. Candidates and employers must assure that trade secrets or confidential information belonging to others are not used or disclosed during interviews, new employment positions, or any other time. They also must be responsible for complying with any potentially valid covenants not to compete or other legal restrictions. They should refer all questions on these matters to their own independent legal counsel. All e-mails including CV's are subject to our standard terms and conditions of business. The acceptance of any CV's constitutes the acceptance of our standard terms and conditions of business unless there has been written prior agreement.

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Old Street based start-up looking for experienced full stack developers
by Yves Weissig Jan. 30, 2017

Jan. 30, 2017

Hi fellow Pythonists, We're a small tech and research start-up based on Old Street in London. We just recently spun-off from a well-established consultancy, which has specialised in corporate governance for well over a decade. We're currently looking to expand our team with full stack developers, who thrive working with Python, Django, Docker, Kubernetes and so on. If you think this sounds like a good fit and wish to know more, then please check out the complete job description here: http://portfolio.cgscope.co/docs/cgscope-2016-job_description-mid-level_ful… Feel free to forward this email or the PDF to anyone who would be interested, and also check out our Stack Overflow profile: http://stackoverflow.com/jobs/companies/cgscope. If you're interested just drop us a line with your CV to hello(a)cgscope.co. Cheers Yves

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Mid-Senior Python Engineer - Central London - £50,000 - £80,000
by John Thistlethwaite Jan. 28, 2017

Jan. 28, 2017

Afternoon, I am currently looking to speak with Python with Java developers who are open to new opportunities. The company are a market leader in the scientific market and looking to bring on-board 10 Python with Java developers. The company focus on agile working, give you the chance to explore a range of programming languages, from the heavily used Java and Python, to Scala, GoLang, C++ etc. Offering £50,000 - £80,000 + 10% own project development time + Benefits. It's a collaborative business where you will be straight in to working on different elements of the platform in one of the 7 teams they have running at the moment in different areas. If you are interested to hear more, please forward your interest to john(a)understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:john@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> Best Regards John John Thistlewaite | Senior Recruitment Executive Tel: 01727 228 257 | Email: john(a)understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:john@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> [icon_li]<http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_g] <http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_tw] <http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_fb] <https://www.facebook.com/understandingrecruitment?ref=hl> [emIL SIG]<http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential (and may contain privileged information) to the ordinary user of the e-mail address to which it was addressed and must not be copied, disclosed or distributed without the prior authorisation of the sender. Please notify the sender and destroy this e-mail immediately if you are not the intended recipient. Please also note that while our own software systems have been used to try to ensure that this e-mail has been swept for viruses, we do not accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused in respect of any viruses transmitted by the e-mail. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Understanding Recruitment Ltd or any of its agents unless otherwise specifically stated. As internet communications are not secure we do not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message nor responsibility for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Understanding Recruitment is a limited company registered in England and Wales under Company Registration number: 06364614. Registered address: Understanding Recruitment, 2nd Floor Suite, Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3HL.

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London Python Dojo - February 2nd
by Matt Wheeler Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

The next London Python dojo will be on Thursday the 2nd of February, hosted by Government Digital Service, Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2B 6NH. Arrive from 6:30pm for our usual mix of pizza and beer and socialising and hacking and silliness. For more details, and to register for a free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-8-episode-6-t… Hope to see you there! -- -- Matt Wheeler http://funkyh.at

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Python Software Engineer - South London
by John Thistlethwaite Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Good Afternoon Developers, I am looking to speak with Python Software Developers who are based either in Central London for a number for a number of positions I have open at present, as well as a position based in the Croydon area for developers based within 30 minute drive of the location. If anyone is currently interested in a new role and would like further information, please give me a call on 01727 228 257 or email me on john(a)understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:john@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> Best Regards John John Thistlewaite | Senior Recruitment Executive Tel: 01727 228 257 | Email: john(a)understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:john@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> [icon_li]<http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_g] <http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_tw] <http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> [icon_fb] <https://www.facebook.com/understandingrecruitment?ref=hl> [emIL SIG]<http://t.sidekickopen65.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XX48…> *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential (and may contain privileged information) to the ordinary user of the e-mail address to which it was addressed and must not be copied, disclosed or distributed without the prior authorisation of the sender. Please notify the sender and destroy this e-mail immediately if you are not the intended recipient. Please also note that while our own software systems have been used to try to ensure that this e-mail has been swept for viruses, we do not accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused in respect of any viruses transmitted by the e-mail. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Understanding Recruitment Ltd or any of its agents unless otherwise specifically stated. As internet communications are not secure we do not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message nor responsibility for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Understanding Recruitment is a limited company registered in England and Wales under Company Registration number: 06364614. Registered address: Understanding Recruitment, 2nd Floor Suite, Abbeyview, 38-40 The Maltings, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3HL.

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Short term contract role in rural kent.
by Roger Gammans Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Hey, It looks like I'm going to have to take 2-3 weeks compassionate leave form the sometime in the second half of February. (The dates haven't been set yet.) We don't have a great deal of slack in our schedule at the moment a so I'm looking to see if I can take on someone for 3 -4 weeks (starting before I go away for overlap) . The skills set required would be based around Django and javascript, although we also have some legacy CGI projects you may need to pick up some various maintenance tasks on. We use git as aour source control and JIRA as our ticket tracker. There is a team here for you to work with who have experience on the stack as well, so you not only will I be available to call me (out of hours only unfortunately), but there should be someone on-site for any questions. We are based in Pembury which is just outside Tunbridge Wells . I'd be interesting in hearing form anyone who thinks they might b able to help out. -- Roger Gammans <rgammans(a)gammascience.co.uk> Gamma Science

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PyData London 2017
by Steve Holden Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Hi, everybody! This is just a quick reminder that PyData London is coming. It will be held at Bloomberg's London HQ on Finsbury Square (same venue as the last two years) from 5-7 May. The Call for Papers is now open at http://pydata.org/london2017/cfp/ and closes at the end of February. We would love to have your submissions on topics ranging from numerical algorithms to machine learning and covering any topic of relevance. A more chatty and full-featured description is given in Ian Ozsvald's blog post at http://ianozsvald.com/2017/01/20/pydatalondon-2017-conference-call-for-prop…. We'd love to welcome you to PyData London, and look forward to receiving your proposals! Steve Holden

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Cardiff Python Dojo
by Leo Garcia Jan. 22, 2017

Jan. 22, 2017

Hi all, I am looking to set up a regular Python Dojo in Cardiff, broadly following the template of the London Python Dojo (http://ldnpydojo.org.uk/) to work collaboratively on a short project in a relaxed social setting, finishing up with code review and discussion. I'd like to know if any Cardiff-based members of the mailing list would be interested in attending this kind of event, so that I can get an idea of numbers, and have any thoughts or suggestions on its format. It would also be useful to know if any members of the list work for, or are aware of, organisations who would be interested in hosting and/or sponsoring an event like this (typically by providing the obligatory beer/pizza and covering venue costs, with opportunities for promotion, networking, and hiring). Cardiff has a well attended monthly Python meetup (http://www.pydiff.wales) which has a presentation and discussion format. The Dojo's emphasis is on improving your Python skills through coding with others, so while there'll be a shared interest and audience with PyDiff, the meeting will be different enough to avoid stepping on their toes! I would look to hold the sessions monthly, and look at a wide range of challenges from kata-style short exercises (e.g. http://cyber-dojo.org/), to demonstrating good practice, writing web applications, data analysis etc. and whichever topics are voted on by the group. If you think you'd attend a Cardiff Python Dojo, or are interested in sponsoring the meetups, please let me know either by replying here or emailing cardiffpythondojo(a)gmail.com. Any suggestions on the format are also welcome! Thanks, and looking forward to hearing your thoughts, Leo Garcia

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Are you looking for a new challenge?
by sertaç c Jan. 17, 2017

Jan. 17, 2017

Talented Python Django Developer Edinburgh UK at Mercurytide Are you looking for a new challenge? Agency life getting you down? Fed up of office politics and out of touch managers? Tired of being married to your desk? Mercurytide is different! - See more at: https://www.djangojobs.net/jobs/666/talented-python-django-developer-edinbu…

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