Python Developer

Job Description 12-month contract Top Three Skills:Python,Flask,Agile,Scrum,NoSQL,SQL,Pandas,Numpy,TFS Job Description: The owning activity is a project scoped to delivering a modern, scalable platform for data analytics, integration with key engineering tools, and analytics applications for a scoped set of use-cases to deliver value directly to specific business process areas. The web/visualization needs are required for the development of the big data analytics applications' web user front-end UI and visualization components. Involves the use of / visualization of time series and high complexity data, and application of data has highly technical content – beyond typical business intelligence dashboards. Additional Information Work Environment: Projects are run in an Agile manner, so a clear understanding and experience with Agile methodology are important. The candidate is also expected to take initiative and be a technical subject matter expert on efficient ways to accomplish project goals. The development team is split mostly between Clinton and Houston – this Software Developer position will be located in Houston, TX – and will report to the Project Manager and Use-Case Lead on the project within the client's IT organization. Interview Information: Two-Step: Skype Video In-Person Who is the Internal/External Customer: Internal - Downstream Manufacturing Organization Impact to the Internal/External Customer: Evaluate and make better business decisions. Business Challenge: The creation of this Data Lake is to build a central repository for all data related to any of the client's Downstream/Manufacturing Organization while also providing a great visualization display of the data. EVP: This is a long-term opportunity to be part of a team that is building one of the largest data lakes for the largest Oil & Gas Company in the world. Non-Technical Skills: Must-have skill-sets Analytical thinking/Problem-solving mindset Solid communication skills Experience with working on a large team in an iterative manner (knowledge of Agile/SCRUM is desirable) Advanced understanding of Python, in particular, version 2.7. Advanced understanding of Flask Solid understanding of Back-end middlewares, in particular, Nginx Solid understanding of NoSQL databases. Preference to value candidates who already worked with Hadoop and as a consequence with HBase Intermediate understanding of SQL Server Solid understanding of Python development GUIs: Anaconda or Visual Studio Solid understanding of code management repositories – Git Experience on working with Pandas/Numpy/Scikit Desired Skill-sets Python 3.6 for version/feature enhancements Knowledge on how to interact and manage SQL Server entities/objects via SQLAlchemy Experience with CI/CD such as TFS Experience with containers and platforms (Openshift is preferred) Why is a position open?: Addition to the team Project Stage/Lifecycle Info: #J-18808-Ljbffr