Job Description
This is a remote permanent position for candidates based in Canada.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Python Developer who can help our enterprise clients translate their requirements into functional and appealing interactive applications. You would be responsible for building server-side components of these applications. You will be outcome-driven, and have a drive to deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes working in high-performing software teams that are distributed across different locations.
- Designing & building cloud-based applications using server-side technologies including Python.
- Supporting system design, development, and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team.
- Collaborating closely with client teams to understand their needs, provide technical advice, and deliver successful solutions.
- Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment.
- Designing and implementing data storage solutions.
- Implementing security and data protection.
- Executing meticulous automated tests in line with best practice.
- Troubleshooting and debugging applications.
- Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Getting feedback from, and building solutions for, users and clients.
- Writing documentation and guides.
Essential skills
- Experience delivering at a Senior Developer level in an enterprise and agile environment.
- Deep understanding of server-side code, with experience developing in Python and utilizing MySQL and Postgres.
- Deep understanding of how modern web services are built.
- Deep understanding of modern testing methodologies, tools, and practices.
- Deep understanding of versioning control tools including Git.
- Understanding of security and performance considerations.
- Understanding of architectural and design patterns, ideally in GCP
- Understanding of deployment tools and systems integration.
- Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders, feeling comfortable in client-facing roles.
Desirable skills
- Being a Google Cloud certified engineer (any professional certification).
- Experience with Kafka.
- Experience working as a consultant.
Benefits
- Healthcare and RRSP.
- Work remotely with a focus on work/life balance.
- Home Office Support with a stipend for a productive workspace.
- Investment in Growth with a professional development budget.
- Positive Company Culture that values work-life balance.
- The Wellness Hub for Nearformers' wellbeing.
About Us
At NearForm, we value collaboration and a curious mindset that fuels our dynamic team. With a decade of experience, we've achieved meaningful results for our clients while maintaining the agile and transparent ethos of a startup. Our focus on digital transformation means creating practical, user-centric products that help enterprises enter markets quickly, enhance customer experiences, and reshape workflows. Bolstered by recent investment, NearForm is gearing up to extend its impact to more enterprises. Despite our global presence, NearFormers form a close-knit community built on trust and camaraderie. Join us at NearForm and be part of a journey marked by innovation and progress.
Recruitment/Application process
- A TalentCall with someone from the Talent team (30 mins approx.) to introduce to you NearForm and the role, and to make sure your experience is relevant for the position and to discuss life as a NearFormer.
- An assessment with a member of the hiring team (1 hr approx.), this session is carried out using a screen share. You will be given a challenge and asked to provide a working solution to a specified problem.
- A video call with one of our Hiring Managers (45 mins approx.) which allows us to gain a better insight into what interests you, your technical background, and give you an overview of the work we do at NearForm.
NearForm Values
NearForm is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity, and excellence.