Python Developer - Oxford Solutions, Inc

Full-time opening with our client for a Python Developer.

Looking for a skilled Python Developer with a solid background in application development, code analysis, and design decision-making. In this role, you will be responsible for translating and modernizing legacy code, building new features to meet business requirements, and mentoring junior developers. This is a hands-on role that requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based applications, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements.
• Analyze, translate, and modernize existing codebases from legacy languages into Python, ensuring functionality and performance are preserved or enhanced.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, making informed decisions that balance business needs, technical constraints, and future scalability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Review and analyze code to identify areas for improvement, refactoring, and optimization.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to implement automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Work within Unix/Linux environments, ensuring seamless integration of applications with enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python application development.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in translating and modernizing code from other programming languages.
• Basic understanding of Unix/Linux environments and their integration with enterprise applications.
• Exposure to automated testing concepts, preferably within a CI/CD context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-reasoned design decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.