Python Lead Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Madison, NJ that is seeking a Python Lead Developer.

Daily Responsibilities:
* Act as a Lead member of an Agile Development Team to deliver flexible, scalable, resilient, and performant IT products and solutions
* The Python Lead Developer will provide operational support using an automation-first approach
* Partner with product teams to ensure solutions support business goals and standards
* Perform documentation, design and code reviews
* Help the team prioritize tasks and maintain timelines to achieve delivery goals
* The Python Lead Developer will be working with legacy code to update and improve it
* Providing technology thought leadership (architecture, design, security, cloud, and agile)

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
* 8+ years of development experience
* 5+ years of experience with Python and Django
* Excellent analytical ability and logical troubleshooting skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to learn and to mentor team members
* Knowledge of RESTful services - publishing, consuming, API gateway, and PostMan
* Experience with GraphQL; use and implementation
* Experience with CI/CD using AWS
* Able to design and optimize SQL DB schema and queries
* Demonstrable history of delivering solutions that provide business value
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment over multiple projects
* Familiarity with web application frameworks such as Angular, React, and NextJS
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and ideating

Nice to have skills:
* Familiarity with web application frameworks such as Angular and React
* Headless CMS (Conent Management System) experience
* Developing web and mobile-friendly applications
* Leveraging application containers and container management solutions like Docker, Kubernetes, and Fargate
* Tools: Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and GitLab

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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