[Chicago] Python Engineer Role Local

[Stephen Maroda]

Adam,

Here is the full write-up. Good call. They are using Alchemy,  Redis, and MongoDB. Let me know if you are interested. I could setup an interview this week if you have time. 

As a member of our Product Development team, you will work closely with other highly skilled software engineers and architects to design and build the next-generation of our SaaS VoC platform. Your expertise designing and building scalable RESTful services, data access layers, message-based workflows and other modern data processing and distribution capabilities will be critical in this role. To join our team, you must embrace and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented, agile environment that focuses on delighting our customers via high-quality and timely software delivery. 

Key Responsibilities include:

*	Development of scalable data collection, storage, processing & distribution platforms & services.
*	Architecture and design of mission critical modules to support a next-generation VoC SaaS platform and associated APIs.
*	Investigation, integration, and deployment of new and innovative open-source technologies and frameworks in coordination with enterprise architecture vision.
*	Collaboration with all members of the technical staff in the delivery of best-in-class technology solutions.

Desired Skills & Experience:

*	8+ years of object-oriented software design and development, preferably within an agile environment
*	Superb working knowledge of Python, preferably applied within a SaaS or B2B organization
*	Should have knowledge of at least some of the following technologies we employ: Twisted, SQLAlchemy, Django, Tastypie, Sentry, Salt, Gunicorn, nginx, Redis, virtualenv, Supervisor
*	Demonstrated experience leveraging relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Autonomy/IDOL 
*	Expertise in SQL
*	Hands-on design and development of externally facing RESTful APIs
*	Hands-on implementation experience with message-based (RabbitMQ, 0MQ or similar), asynchronous, and event-driven architectures is strongly desired
*	A clear understanding of automated testing frameworks and TDD methodologies (unittest, nose, Trial)
*	Fluency with Git/GitHub (or able to learn it quickly)
*	Experience with other programming languages & frameworks including Ruby/Rails, Java, .Net, Shell Scripting, and JavaScript (OO) desired but not required
*	Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments is required
*	Fast learning, open-minded, team oriented, dedicated, delivery focused, and collaborative characteristics are critical as are a get-it-done attitude & strong written and spoken English skills



-----Original Message-----
From: Chicago [mailto:chicago-bounces+stephen_maroda=centerpointrecruiting.com at python.org] On Behalf Of Adam "Cezar" Jenkins
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 5:29 PM
To: The Chicago Python Users Group
Subject: Re: [Chicago] Python Engineer Role Local

NoSQL is a really big arena. Any specification of which one? Mongo, Couch, Redis, etc, etc.

I also love the SQLAlchemy and Django and NoSQL.  Either they are using Alchemy instead of the ORM, or they are using Flask, Pyramid, etc.

On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Stephen Maroda <stephen_maroda at centerpointrecruiting.com> wrote:
> Happy Friday All
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> I need a bit of help. I have a client who insists these two candidate 
> profiles just don't exist right now in Chicagoland. I know you guys 
> and I know he's wrong. If anyone is looking to make a move, let me know.
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> 1 - Python Engineers with meaningful web product development 
> experience ... i.e. they've been *the* or one of the primary coder(s), 
> made strategy decisions re: product flow and functionality in a data-heavy environment.
> Boolean Buzz words: SaaS, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, SQLAlchemy, 
> Django, Python, C++, TDD, GIT, SVN, Agile.  The best Python folks tend 
> to be polyglots ... C++, Java, Ruby exposure too.  $90k to $140k 
> depending on experience and salary progression.
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> 2) - Advanced Front End/UI Engineers with significant modern 
> Javascript experience ... Backbone.js, Knockout.js, etc.  MVC 
> frameworks.  Backend experience as well that's +++ -- especially PHP, 
> Java, or Ruby.  We could place a range of experience levels here.  2-3 
> year Engineers at $75-$85k all the way up to 12 year folks at salaries approaching $120k.
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> I'm available to chat on weekends if it's more convenient for anyone's 
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