Experienced Python/SQL contract developer * 3+ years experience writing clean, concise Python * 3+ years experience tracing, debugging, and maintaining existing code * Experience working closely with a team in a fluid environment with evolving requirements * Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms & data structures) * Nice to have: Experience writing and tuning SQL queries * Nice to have: Unix scripting / ops / "handyman" experience * strong Python skills * experience with Python web servers (Tornado experience a plus) * experience with HTML templates * strong SQL skills (MS SQL Server a plus) * experience optimizing database views using clustered indexes or other database structures * Linux server administration skills, experience with puppet and/or fabric is a huge plus * any of nginx, memcached, mongodb experience a plus * Ability to self-manage and stay productive by oneself * Ability to work with stakeholders to formulate system requirements * Works well with both developers and non-developers. * Flexible work schedule (ie-willing to work off-hours, if necessary) * experience with Javascript and complex CSS styling * CDN experience (Rackspace cloudfiles a huge plus) * experience with writing scheduling and/or learning algorithms * MS Excel spreadsheet skills Thanks, Ben Diamond The Forum Group Information Technologies Division 260 Madison Ave Suite 200 NY, NY 10016 T. 212 687 4050 x355 C. 201 313 6009 www.forumgrp.com <http://www.forumgrp.com/> <http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=20302042&trk=tab_pro> Providing specialized permanent and contract staffing services since 1974 Accounting & Taxation | Human Resources | Office Support Administration | Legal | Advertising/Communications/Creative Services Marketing/Market Research | Information Technology | Finance & Banking | Healthcare
