Remote Senior Python Developer

Description:

• Excella is a leading provider of Agile software development and data and analytics solutions to clients in the federal, commercial, and non-profit sectors.
• The company values great work and measures success by the positive impact made on clients, community, and colleagues.
• The position is for a Senior Python Developer who will work remotely or from the office, depending on personal preference.
• Employees are offered a flexible work/life balance, including a home office allowance and a commute reimbursement plan.
• The company provides top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits with various options, including an employer-contributed health savings account and infertility coverage.
• Excella supports employees at all life stages with benefits such as 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with emergency care days.
• Starting from day one, employees are bonus eligible and receive 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
• The TechEleX program allows employees to choose between various Mac or PC devices, with hardware replacement every 3 years.
• An Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit provides employees with $25 per month to help with internet costs.
• The company invests in career development by offering 3 days of paid professional development each year.
• Employees are encouraged to participate in wellness events and have access to mental health resources.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in developing scalable and high-performing web applications.
• Proficiency in Django or similar Python web frameworks is required for rapidly developing web applications.
• Experience with REST and/or SOAP based APIs consumption and creation is necessary.
• Strong database skills with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar databases are essential.
• A deep commitment to test-driven development using tools like behave for Automated Acceptance Tests (AAT) is required.
• Candidates should have experience working with HTML5, CSS3, ERB, SCSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Familiarity with deploying applications to the cloud using Heroku, Amazon Web Services, or similar services is expected.
• Design skills with experience in object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, database design, and data modeling are important.
• A 4-year college degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and its capabilities is encouraged.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Redis, and familiarity with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools such as Jenkins/TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, or Chef.

Benefits:

• Employees enjoy a flexible work/life balance with options for remote work and a home office allowance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided, with multiple plan options available.
• Support for various life stages is offered through parental leave, discounted pet insurance, and emergency care services.
• Starting from the first day, employees are eligible for bonuses and receive generous paid time off.
• The TechEleX program ensures employees have the best technology tools, with hardware replacement every 3 years.
• An additional $25 per month is provided to help cover internet costs.
• The company invests in employee growth with paid professional development opportunities each year.
• Wellness initiatives and mental health resources are available to promote overall well-being.