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
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