Mailman 3 March 2018 - python-uk

London Dojo next Thursday
by Tom Viner March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Hi all, For February's London code dojo, we'll be at Sohonet <https://www.sohonet.com/>. We'll have pizza, drinks and some fun group coding. All abilities welcome! There'll also be the prize draw for a random O'Reilly Python book as usual. *6:30pm Thursday 1st Feb 2018* Get your tickets while they're hot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-9-episode-6-t… If you need any more information, contact the team via Twitter: @ldnpydojo <https://twitter.com/ldnpydojo> or via e-mails to team(a)ldnpydojo.org.uk We're always looking for venues to host the Dojo and volunteers to be cat herders, i.e. writing an email like this and coordinating the voting etc. Look forward to seeing you next Thursday! Tom @tomviner <https://twitter.com/tomviner>

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London Python Code Dojo 5th April
by Gautier HAYOUN March 29, 2018

March 29, 2018

Dear Python UK, The next London Python Code Dojo is at 6:30PM on the 5th April 2018. The fashion start-up Thread is kindly hosting in their office at: 1st Floor 1 Alie Street E1 8DE London We will have our usual mixture of pizza, beer, socialising and hacking on silly problems. All programming abilities welcome, we have diverse attendees ranging from beginners to core Python contributors! For more details and to register for a free ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-9-episode-8-t… Hope to see you there! Gautier

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Open position: software engineer for data analysis at European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL)
by Fangohr H. March 27, 2018

March 27, 2018

Dear all, Disclaimer: the positions advertised below are to work in my team on data analysis at European XFEL (hosting the world’s brightest laser in a 3.4km long tunnel) in Germany (by Hamburg). See the text for details, in brief we are looking for Python skills, Jupyter and container knowledge is very welcome, any experience in computational science and/or software engineering is welcome. The work language is English, and people stick to it. There is a payment bonus for non-German employees (to make life in Germany more attractive). If you have any questions, please get in touch with me. Please find the position described at http://xfel-old.desy.de/careers/open_positions/engineering_technical_staff/…, and main text copied below. The position will be filled as soon as suitable applicants have been found, so please apply asap if interested. Best wishes, Hans JOB OFFER European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques. Early user operation has started in September 2017. To ensure continuous support during the transition period we are looking for our Control & Analysis Software group for Software Engineers (f/m) – Data Analysis The position * provide support for the use of scientific instruments, collect their data analysis requirements and provide solutions * working in group to design, implement, test, review, deploy and maintain software solutions to the requirements * support the scientific users before, during and after the experiment Requirements * BSc or MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry or similar field * strong experience writing code, ideally for science applications in Linux/UNIX experience * experience in Python and ideally data related libraries * familiarity with fundamental software engineering techniques (such as version control, testing, continuous integration) * ability to manage priorities, deadlines and deliverables * excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player The following skills/expertise are considered as assets: * C/C++ experience and knowledge of further languages as well as experience with agile software development approaches * experience with data analysis/data science/data analytics; background in academia, photon science, computational science, high performance computing, or work experience as a research software engineer * experience with Jupyter ecosystem and/or containers * interest in software sustainability, reproducibility, Open Science For additional information contact Sandor Brockhauser (sandor.brockhauser(a)xfel.eu<mailto:sandor.brockhauser@xfel.eu>). Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found here<http://www.xfel.eu/careers/>. Reference number E-191 Duration This appointment is initially limited to 3 years and may be extended. Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition European XFEL provides a non-contributory company pension scheme as well as broad relocation benefits. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance. Handicapped persons will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. English is the working language, knowledge of German is considered an asset. Application Please apply here<https://122.rexx-server.com/rexx-hr/xfel/jobportal/Application/E-191-softwa…> and provide a motivation letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates in one single pdf-file. ------------------------------- Prof Hans Fangohr Senior Data Analysis Scientist European XFEL GmbH Holzkoppel 4 22869 Schenefeld Germany Phone:+49 (0)40 8998-6702 Fax: +49 (0)40 8998-1905 Email: hans.fangohr(a)xfel.eu<mailto:hans.fangohr@xfel.eu> http://fangohr.github.io<http://fangohr.github.io/> Managing Director: Prof. Dr. Robert Feidenhans’l Registered as European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH at Amtsgericht Hamburg, HRB 111165 Professor of Computational Modelling University of Southampton United Kingdom

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Re: [python-uk] python-uk Digest, Vol 175, Issue 4
by Samuel Muiruri March 27, 2018

March 27, 2018

Built in Django & Python. Color Editor Live Demo https://youtu.be/44cKS3q_fpw <https://t.co/L7ZCdwsC1i> quick preview of using the color editor. Link to site: https://bit.ly/2Geignd On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM, <python-uk-request(a)python.org> wrote: > Send python-uk mailing list submissions to > python-uk(a)python.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > python-uk-request(a)python.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > python-uk-owner(a)python.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of python-uk digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Pyweek Game Jam in April (Daniel Pope) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2018 18:43:32 +0000 > From: Daniel Pope <lord.mauve(a)gmail.com> > To: "python-uk(a)python.org" <python-uk(a)python.org> > Subject: [python-uk] Pyweek Game Jam in April > Message-ID: > <CAGAAuhOUVfiyhCc1O9g_EEFZoVKQ7LeNkb=vHn-9wFpKhq- > 8bQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > The next Pyweek will run from 00:00 UTC on Sunday 15th April to 00:00 UTC > on Sunday 22nd April. It's an online games programming competition, where > you have to write a game from scratch in a week. The full rules are at > https://pyweek.org/s/rules/. > > We usually have a few UK entrants. I've entered a couple of times with > London-based teams but you can also enter as an individual. I'm going to be > entering as an individual this time. But now I'm also running the > competition too! > > It's a chance to exercise your creativity, practice Python, and release > something! > > If creating a game alongside a number of other teams sounds like a fun > challenge, register at https://pyweek.org/register/ (then add an entry > from > the drop-down). > > Hope to see you there! > > Dan >

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Pyweek Game Jam in April
by Daniel Pope March 25, 2018

March 25, 2018

The next Pyweek will run from 00:00 UTC on Sunday 15th April to 00:00 UTC on Sunday 22nd April. It's an online games programming competition, where you have to write a game from scratch in a week. The full rules are at https://pyweek.org/s/rules/. We usually have a few UK entrants. I've entered a couple of times with London-based teams but you can also enter as an individual. I'm going to be entering as an individual this time. But now I'm also running the competition too! It's a chance to exercise your creativity, practice Python, and release something! If creating a game alongside a number of other teams sounds like a fun challenge, register at https://pyweek.org/register/ (then add an entry from the drop-down). Hope to see you there! Dan

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Any beginner devs interested in freelance work?
by William Mayor March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018

Hi, I’m the sole IT guy/developer/sys admin for a wonderful social enterprise; Diversity and Ability (www.dnamatters.co.uk). We’re looking to expand our IT team on a shoestring budget. I’d love to be able to take on a beginner/junior python dev on a freelance basis. We can only offer a low hourly rate, but hopefully we make up for that by having: • Me available as a senior dev/mentor/teacher • Lots of Python code (flask-based websites) to work on • Opportunities to work on dev ops, customer support, sys admin, etc. etc. (there are lots of hats to wear) • A company of wonderful people doing brilliant things in the worlds of disability, accessibility, inclusion, and awareness I think there’s a great opportunity here for a long-term relationship with steady work, lots of room for learning new things, and making a positive impact. Please forward this to anyone you know that might be interested. I can be reached on this email address (mail(a)williammayor.co.uk) or on my company account (billy(a)dnamatters.co.uk). Thanks!

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New lead dev role at Brand Concierge
by lynn＠brandconcierge.co Kingelin March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

Hi everyone, I am new to the Python UK group and looking for a full stack Python developer to join our startup. We have a pre-launch MADTech market network for hiring a top agency. We cover marketing, branding, PR advertising/media. Our platform is both a marketplace and a project management too. It is built in Python with a Django framework. It is a one-page, responsive site. Our lead dev/CTO has been great and has built a robust platform, but he is leaving after he finishes installing our complex payment system by mid-April. I am looking for someone new to join us and get us launched by finishing up the rest of the platform and putting together an admin panel for metrics and so we can see the contents of our database and make business decisions. We are really quite close to launch. Couple months is my estimate. I'm testing the site now and identifying bugs. We'll be seeking funding once we get first traction. This isn't an MVP at this point and our USPs are innovative and well defined. We are looking for an experienced developer in London who is interested in joining a start up and is skilled in these technologies. Definitely more than 7 years experience in the field and I'd prefer someone comfortable in more than one dev language. You'll like stats and analytics and enjoy managing a dev task list and have some management people skills. · MySQL database · Python/Django · JavaScript/HTML5/JQuery/Ember · AWS · GIT (bitbucket) *Skills & requirements* HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript (ECMA Script 6) Experience of JavaScript frameworks Experience of responsive design Knowledge of REST API’s Ability to write test code and use common debugging tools Good communication skills Organised and able to deliver to a deadline *Beneficial* Photoshop / Illustrator experience as I'll give you a couple final designs to implement that need to be pixel perfect. Would love to hear from any Python devs in London who are interested and not with an agency. -- Warm regards, Lynn [image: Inline image 2]BrandConcierge * Reinventing how brands hire agencies* *Lynn Kingelin* CEO & co-founder lynn(a)brandconcierge.co +447906947627 Brand Concierge <http://brandconcierge.co> twitter <https://twitter.com/brand_concierge> twitter <https://twitter.com/hireatopagency> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandstarme/> Google+ <https://plus.google.com/b/115582496288618203714/115582496288618203714/posts>

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