Job Title: Python Engineer III
Duration: 12 months
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Summary:

• The main responsibilities of a Python Engineer include writing and testing code, debugging programs and integrating applications with third-party web services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Review and approve modifications to existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions
• Counsel customers about software system design and maintenance.
• Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.

Skills:

• Hands-on experience in at least one popular Python framework (like Django, Flask or Pyramid)
• Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM)
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5)

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:    

• Python experience (5+ years) - Pandas or Python in general

Good to have skills:    

• Experience working with consumer electronics

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required.

Typical Day in the Role:    

• Coding and debugging hardware - head down and some meetings

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $79.00/hr.