Senior Python Developer (Only W2 candidate) at Vaco, LLC
Atlanta, GA 30301
About the Job
Location: Remote
Duration: 06 Month
We are looking for the following in a candidate:
• A Python expert. This is not a role for script writers. You should have several years of proven object-oriented programming expertise and full-system development mentality. You also need to understand code abstraction and architectural design patterns.
• You enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Always curious and wanting to learn.
• Strives to create elegant, efficient code.
• Has experience creating frameworks and libraries used by other teams.
• A strong team player: Focused on success of the team – completing sprint goals and aligning with the objectives of the larger organization.
• Detail oriented. We do precise mathematical calculations to very small decimal places.
• Algorithm and/or mathematical computation skills. Ideally you would enjoy solving mathematics or statistics problems through code.
• Takes ownership of parts of the project: not just waiting for task assignments, but constantly looking for ways to improve the system.
• Must communicate and collaborate well in Agile team of 5 – 8 engineers and QA, balancing individual tasks with larger team goals.
• Initiative-taking and delivery focused. Able to produce quality results from only high-level direction, and iteratively commits PRs to collaborate with the team.
• Comfortable working in large enterprise organizations on mission critical software.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or in lieu, a demonstrated equivalence in work experience.
• A solid understanding of financial markets (stocks, bonds, ETFs, indexes).
Technical Experience Requirements:
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong object-oriented design skills, and a background working with modular systems, including code abstraction and design patterns
• Current and proficient at Python versions 3.9+, and the ability to demonstrate expert level concepts. Experience in other object-oriented languages is helpful (Java, C++, etc.) but candidates must be a strong Python expert.
• Strong Pandas and Numpy experience.
• Experience with creating command line interface tools (CLI) and REST.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed, fine-grained unit tests and to maintain large test suites
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline scan/test/build/deploy processes. Jenkins experience preferred.
• Experience building distributed Python packages and containerized applications including Docker
• AWS cloud infrastructure experience including ECR, ECS, S3.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
