This is a full-time and remote position for candidates based in Canada, preferably in the Eastern or Central time zones.
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.
As part of this, you will:
- 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.
- Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes.
- Getting feedback from, and building solutions for, users and clients.
- Writing documentation and guides.
Essential skills:
As a Senior Python Developer, you will be largely focused on the server side of the application development process. We are keen to hire people who can hit the ground running, as such, there are some skills and experience we really need you to have:
- 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 where you will drive technical discussions and advise on best practices and approaches.
Desirable skills:
- Being a Google Cloud certified engineer (any professional certification)
- Experience with Kafka
- Experience working as a consultant
Benefits
- Healthcare and RRSP;
- Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off package, encompassing holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation days. Take the time you need to recharge, care for yourself, and make the most of your moments outside of work.
- Work remotely: we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
- Work flexibility; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
- Home Office Support: Receive a home office stipend to help you create a comfortable and productive workspace.
- Investment in Growth: Access a generous professional development budget to support ongoing learning and career growth.
- Positive Company Culture: Join a positive and collaborative company culture that places value on work-life balance.
- The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
Please get in touch to discuss remuneration.
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 is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.
