Python Lead Developer (Remote)

We are looking for a contractor role for a Python/Django Lead Developer. You'll be working for a great client, and you'll have the opportunity to build a great platform while leveraging state of the art technologies and frameworks. The position is mostly remote with some travel to client site, potentially once a month.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture, design, code, test, and QA for our website and technology platform
• Operational support for website and technology platform
• Current technology stack includes: Python, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, VueJS, Git, AWS, Docker, AWS Elastic Container Service, Jenkins

Desired Skills

• Self-starter with strong communication skills
• Ability to gather business requirements and develop design documents, implement the code and test
• Ability to take a task from requirements to deployment and support
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritizing and organizing these tasks to maximize productivity
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Eagerness to tackle problems outside your core competencies and learn new technologies as required
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Systems or demonstrated industry hands-on experience
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience open source development
• Experience in the design and development of sophisticated, modern web applications and services
• Strong proficiency in Python and the Django web framework
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Proficiency in Git
• Development experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with agile development processes
• Understanding of Development Operations and server architecture

Xcelacore | Business-Driven Technology

Xcelacore is a Chicago-based professional services technology company that provides technology strategy, eCommerce, cloud services, web, and mobile application development and quality assurance (QA) automation and testing.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $55.00 to $75.00 /year

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Python: 1 year (Preferred)

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends