Python Job: Senior Python Developer

About Us:

Rentsync is an award-winning, high-growth organization that provides high quality websites, marketing services, and software solutions to the rental and property management industry throughout Canada.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Python Software Developer to join our product development team to be a leader for our software development initiatives. You will design, build, and test new products and features, influence technology & processes, and mentor our development team.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new solutions web-based products and services as well as update and enhance existing products, including our industry-specific content management system
• Develop and test software enhancements and new features on existing and/or new software products following best software development best practices to deliver high-quality releases
• Mentor developers in their career progression
• Ensure Product Managers and Product Owners have accurate technical advice, assessments and estimates from the development team
• Inspire the team by sustaining a positive environment and sharing knowledge through peer mentoring, shared resources, informal teachings and lunch and learns
• Participate fully in software engineering activities including advanced design, refinement, planning, development, daily standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, etc.;
• Identify and research relevant technologies, perform Proof of Concepts, Prototypes, and recommend applications of such technologies for active development activities;
• Demonstrate at all times a continuous improvement mindset to drive process, practices, communication and environmental improvements;
• Reach defined goals and meet deadlines by working closely and collaborating with your development team
• Author, review and approve functional and non-functional requirements
• Liaise with product management, developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
• Anticipate risks and propose alternative solutions and mitigation strategies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the user experience
• Create and maintain scalable RESTful APIs
• Contribute to leading-edge ideas, tools and frameworks by keeping up with the latest trends in the industry via conferences, blogs, tutorials, books and videos

Core Technologies:

• Python
• Django
• Vue.js
• MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Rest APIs
• GraphQL
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Amazon Web Services
• Kubernetes

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Diploma in computer engineering, or Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of, and experience with, web design and development practices, tools, and related technology
• Deep understanding of design patterns and pragmatic programming principles
• Proficient understanding of JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with built-in quality practices such as Unit Testing, Test Driven Development
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the areas of web design and development
• Knowledge of object oriented programming
• Experience working with and creating or consuming REST APIs
• Experience with version control, such as SVN or GIT
• Strong Oral Communication, the ability to express key aspects of information clearly and concisely in undefined contexts

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who have held a Senior Software Engineer position or equivalent title
• Experience with SaaS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Python: 4 years (required)
• Django: 2 years (required)
• GraphQL: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Remote