Python Sr Developer

OverviewWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesFinTech Settlement Project Python Software Engineer Job DescriptionJob Description SummaryWe are a growing team of highly talented engineers working on a next-generation settlement process for our FinTech division built upon cloud services, microservices architecture, and immutable transactions.Primary AccountabilitiesTechnical (90%)Active participation in agile (scrum) development teamParticipation in backlog refinement and sprint planning sessions; Task definition and estimation from epics / user storiesDesign and modification of new and existing features, implementation, unit testing, and support of quality assurance and customer testingParticipation in code reviewsAbility to identify bottlenecks and recommend or implement performance optimizationsOperational (10%)Compliance with established management procedures, company and department standards & best practicesAdherence to documented security, and confidentialityRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems and/or related work experience (open source web services development)3+ years of Python development experience with DjangoStrong object-oriented design and programming skillsExperience in developing RESTful web servicesExperience writing unit and functional testsExperience with SQL, database programming and use of ORMsFamiliarity using GitHub, JiraMust be comfortable in LinuxPreferred QualificationsExperience with cloud computing (AWS preferred) and open source technologiesKnowledge of SAAS, PAAS and IAAS technologies and SOA/microservices conceptsKnowledge of DevOps concepts such as CI/CD and infrastructure as code (IaaC).Individual CompetenciesIntegrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for ones own actions and telling the truth.Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.Innovative: Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures or technologies.Curious: A desire to inquire and learn, to seek new knowledge and wisdom, and to listen to the contributions of others with a genuine interest to better self, the team, and the organization.Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.Physical Demands #J-18808-Ljbffr