Lead Python Developer

What You Will Do:

• Write and test code, debug programs and integrate applications with CI/CD experience.
• Manage and work with CI/CD pipelines is desirable (automation, infrastructure definition, configuration management, deployment, system and service monitoring, integration, continuous delivery, etc.)
• Debug complex systems
• Write unit/integration tests, contribute to engineering boards, present and u-tube and write detailed and good documentation
• Formulate, design, develop, test, and deliver data technology solutions with a balanced focus on speed and code quality
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, SME's and project managers to develop user stories, estimates, and work plans
• Advise business clients and IT management of technology capabilities and recommend strategies to maximize the benefits of new technologies.
• Learn, design and build modern Data Pipelines/Streams and Data Service APIs to assist with data migration (on-premises SQL to Google SQL databases
• Write and use infrastructure as code templates and Terraform
• Create design/architecture patterns covering HA and DR/BCP
• Troubleshoot Application connectivity/access to Google data products (LB,DNS, basic routing)
• Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance controls
• Implement the enterprise cloud capability and enhance the cloud orchestration platform for automated provisioning, management and scalability of hosts, containers, applications and cloud services

• Participate in fast-paced DevOps Engineering teams within Scrum agile processes

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of Python development experience.  Proficient knowledge of Python 3.x.x and strong understanding of other high level programming languages (ex. JAVA, Go, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience developing platform orchestration code with CI/CD pipeline knowledge
• Advance knowledge of software development lifecycle and working in an Agile Scrum team
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skill
• Experience with docker and container orchestration
• Experience with seamless/automated build scripts used for release management across from development to production
• Experience working with orchestration and configuration management systems such as Saltstack, Ansible or Puppet
• Experience writing scripts to automate operational tasks (e.g. Shell, Ansible, Python).
• Experience with automating (provisioning, configuration management, deployment) and integrating Google Data PaaS solutions and Containers (GKE)
• Understand product features for DR/BCP options and how fits in overall application architecture
• Understand security features in Google Cloud
• Basic knowledge of cloud automation using native Google CLI
• Must be a self-starter, demonstrated ability to take independent action to achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with all levels within the team

GalaxE is a professional IT services firm that specializes in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the largest companies in the world. Using our proprietary solution set, GxFource®, we apply machine learning techniques and predictive analytics tools as part of a broad artificial intelligence strategy that provides effective impact and data-driven business transformation.

Since its founding, GalaxE has been dedicated to advancing the benefits of technology. As we continue that legacy and look to the future, a focus on business enablement through agile, cost-efficient, and effective integration of people, process, and technology anchors our success. We revolutionize change in the costs of doing business that transform companies and their ability to leap beyond the competition.

At GalaxE we value people and are committed to diversity and inclusion where our employees are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to be authentic. We focus on cultivating both traditional IT and non-traditional, new collar, workers through our Outsource to America®, program.

We are always looking for passionate, entrepreneurial-minded innovators and disrupters; game-changers that take ownership of the work they produce and bring it each and every day. Working with like-minded team members you will get a chance to discover, develop, and use cutting-edge technologies to transform the way we deliver creative business solutions.

Sound like you? Join us and find out for yourself what it means for you, and your career, to be part of the GalaxE team. Let’s build something, together. #WeAreGalaxE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs., as needed
• Must be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles)
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

For more information, please visit https://www.galaxe.com/