Python Job: Senior Software Developer

How do you feel about meeting new challenges and becoming an agent of change in the telecommunications industry? You will join an energetic team designing, creating and improving a variety of solutions for our customers. We’re looking for a critical thinker that enjoys playing with new technologies, solving complex problems and confidently brings their unique voice and perspective to the table.

One of the benefits of our company is that you’ll be working with different clients on different problems with a variety of teams. Joining as a Partner, you'll have the opportunity to consult and work on a variety of a challenging projects but having a solid team supporting you as well as all the benefits and security of full-time employment!

Some examples of projects that our team is currently working on are:

• Developing innovative solutions for our customers;
• Assisting with our client’s Agile transformation;
• Assessing the current technology landscape and recommending future technology to meet our client's strategic goals;
• Building solutions using cloud native architecture;
• Migrating from monolithic to microservices architecture;
• Helping our clients in developing their DevOps practices using principles such as automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery and proactive monitoring.

You will be designing and developing various solutions for our customers (who are generally mobile operators and vendors) and your average day will vary but will likely include:

• Application and infrastructure design from concept through development and implementation;
• Interfacing with the Product Owner/Solution Architect & other developers on the team;
• Ensuring that the code you’ve written functions as designed by creating automated unit and integration tests, which execute in a continuous delivery pipeline;
• Follow and adhere to the quality standards as set out by Sentaca/customer organization;
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship;
• Provide timely and actionable feedback as a part of the peer performance review process;
• Assist Sentaca recruitment by participating in the interview process as a technical interviewer when required;
• Contribute to the Sentaca Knowledge Base by creating, editing and sharing documents and materials about projects, best practices and/or relevant technology as discussed with the Director of Software Solutions;
• Participate in strategy and ideation sessions related to software specific initiatives;
• Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert or in a professional development capacity to keep abreast of industry trends and best practices;
• Please note that this position will primarily be remote; however, you may be required to come on-site occasionally to our 180 John Street location and/or to customer sites within the GTA.

Must Have Skills/Experience

• 7+ years professional experience in software development with a minimum of 5 years working with Python;
• Experience working autonomously and mentoring junior team members, as needed;
• Experienced in OO programming with Python;
• Working experience using Web Application frameworks (Django/Flask/Pyramid);
• Working experience with unit and integration testing (ideally, PyTest);
• WebServices (REST and SOAP);
• OO design and analysis using common design patterns;
• Proven experience developing machine learning;
• Working knowledge of data analysis libraries such as NumPy, Pandas and SciKit are strongly preferred;
• Relational and NoSQL Databases (MySQL, Postgresql, MongoDB);
• Experience using Linux for deployment;
• Experience working within an Agile team;
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal at a professional level (this is a client facing role).
• Working knowledge of Javascript, HTML, CSS.

Nice to Have Skills/Experience

• Knowledge or experience with ELK stack is a strong asset;
• Deep knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics and algorithms;
• Experience with the Dash framework; Familiar with frameworks Tensorflow/Keras/PyTorch;
• Familiar with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm);
• Knowledge of Linux-based operating systems;
• Exposure to microservices architecture.

Sentaca Perks

• Interesting technical challenges;
• Competitive dental and extended health care plans (with 100% employer-paid premiums);
• Generous number of vacation days;
• Flexible working hours (project-based);
• Quarterly office socials;
• Quarterly team lunches;
• Monthly “Lunch n' Learns” (knowledge-sharing sessions);
• RRSP Plan (including a company % match).

Diversity our Strength
Not just the slogan of our beautiful City of Toronto - our small Toronto team of 45 people boasts a diverse mix of team members from over a dozen different countries and a variety of backgrounds and we truly believe that this makes our company stronger.

Diversity spans across a range of differences including in experience and opportunity, and if you are unsure about your qualifications for this position, we still want to encourage you to apply. We are looking for candidates who have some experience, but we also know that not everyone has had a chance to demonstrate what they can do. What’s most important is that you have a curious mind, you’re a team player and you enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced environment and learning new technologies quickly.

Sentaca welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that due to the nature of the work we do in the telecommunications space, clearing a criminal record check is a condition of employment.

Job Type: Permanent