Python Job: Python Web Developer - Remote or Hybrid - Ref: 301

About IP

IP (Information Providers Ltd), is an IT (Information Technology) Managed Services Outsourcing Company. In addition, we also have a separate IT Contract Staff Resource Augmentation consultancy. The company was established in 1998 and has corporate clients based primarily in the Greater Dublin and Midlands areas. Our IT Managed Services Outsourcing business is designed to allow us to design, control, operate, and fully handle and manage specific IT functions or clients' entire Information Systems (IS). This includes Software Development, DevOps, IT Operations, IT Maintenance, and Support. This provides our clients the opportunity to focus on their own core business competencies, reduce their IT costs, and improve IT efficiencies.

Separately, IP's IT Staff Augmentation business provides long-term contract staff on fixed-term contracts for large multinational companies. Clients find it challenging to recruit specialised IT staff. Costs of recruiting, retaining, and benefits for staff is very significant. Training alone cost an average of €2000 per year, per employee. Integrating new employees to the point of being productive takes over six months. We provide talented staff on demand. We encompass a huge range of the latest leading-edge IT skills; Cybersecurity, Compliance, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics & Science, Networking, AI, Machine Learning, project management, Software Engineers, DevOps, Systems Engineers, etc.

This Role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for Python Web Developers. It is a really interesting role in a leading-edge high-tech fast-paced environment, with training and development of staff a key benefit.

We invest in your life and career. If you are interested in advancing your career, IP offers a complete and competitive package of benefits that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life.

Tomorrow’s strongest companies are those that have both the skill sets and agility to navigate the constant state of rapid change in business and technology. We believe the best way to ensure these qualities is by hiring very competent skill sets with a desire to advance careers and technical solutions.

Job Duties:

• On a day to day basis you will be creating, modifying and testing code. You will be working within a Software Engineering Scrum Team on innovative projects.
• Some of the latest technologies you will be working with include working with backend CMS systems (Wagtail, Django, Wordpress etc), Enterprise Java, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes & Helm.
• It is expected that you are able to work with agile methodology and handle issues in a manner that complies with the way of working and design guidelines set out by the Product Owner, Scrum Master and the client.
• It is expected that you bring your own experience and ideas to the development process and you will be responsible for developing high-quality design in an agile environment. Your work will include unit testing and other types of functional and non-functional testing.

Elementary Requirements:

• A 3rd level degree in Computer Science / IT or related discipline
• Object oriented analysis & design experience
• Excellent level of English is essential

Technical Skills:

Must-Have:

• Knowledge of software design to ensure code is of a high standard
• Knowledge of Python
• Ability to debug applications to find the root cause of issues
• Industry experience working with: Python, CMS systems (Wagtail, Wordpress, Django, etc)
• Deep understanding of the HTTP protocol, web application performance and scalability
• Experience working with Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes and Helm
• Experience architecting testable applications
• Fundamental understanding of web-based programming and development systems
• Knowledge in developing scalable and highly available software
• Experience of working in an Agile environment with scrum software development teams
• Analytical skills in order to ensure high standard of the code produced

Beneficial Skills:

• Experience with Front-end Web Technologies like JavaScript OR Angular
• Experience with migrating legacy systems to a Cloud Native architecture
• Knowledge of CI/CD

Other Skills:

• Displays ability to collaborate with other team members in order to reach the best solution to a problem
• Shows ability to prioritise issues during busy periods in order to ensure optimum performance
• Shows willingness to learn from others in order to ensure that solution proposed is the best solution
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work consistently as part of a team in order to provide adequate support to all staff members when completing tasks
• Displays ability to receive feedback in order to foster a learning environment within the workplace
• Ability to work efficiently in a timely manner when solving customer issues
• Ability to assist & coach new team members to maximise team performance
• Displays willingness to actively listen and give full attention to what others are saying
• Fosters a culture of self-improvement throughout the team

Other Employment Benefits:

We reward performance and hard work with best-in-class compensation:

• Health plan options
• Training & Development
• Flexible working
• Generous time off
• English language training
• Employee wellbeing
• Free Gym
• Free parking
• Pension
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• and much more …

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday