Software Developer II (Python)

CentralSquare is a unique enterprise software company whose mission is to build safer, smarter, more connected communities. More than 8,000 public sector agencies trust CentralSquare solutions each and every day. We serve governments of all sizes, from small towns to major cities, to make delivering public services less costly and more efficient.

What We’re About

At CentralSquare, you’ll get the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within a company that builds complex web-based enterprise applications for our Public Servants across North America.

Looking to grow your career? That’s great! We believe in growing and cultivating careers here. There is plenty of room for growth for motivated people.

Hard work should be rewarded. We are committed to providing competitive compensation with a great benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Our flexible work environment also enables you to take advantage of an excellent work-life balance whether you are in office or working remotely.

The Role

This role works as part of a development team in the design and coding of software applications. They will conduct requirement analysis, document technical specifications, and write, review, and debug code while actively seeking to improve processes and support team members.

Job Duties

• Design, write, edit, modify, and debug computer programs
• Support their team in the delivery of work against the agreed upon definition of completion
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all agile scrum meetings
• Communicate with and conduct software demonstrations for internal and external customers
• Develop a good understanding of product framework and infrastructure to make changes at that level
• Proactively select Product Backlog Items and commit to a timely delivery
• Recognize refactoring opportunities and technical debt issues to bring to the Product Owner
• Perform peer testing of functional changes
• Design and write unit tests that provide adequate code coverage for an entire module
• Work closely with Support to effectively diagnose field escalated issues and identify appropriate resolutions
• Participate in creating coding standards, best practices documentation, and quality release notes
• Help team to define and adhere to processes around team agreements, schedule, and rules of engagement while holding them accountable to act on retrospective action items
• Performs all other duties as assigned
  
  

What You'll Bring to Numerator

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar, or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of professional development experience, including working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Proficient with Python
• Experience with C++, Angular.js, Javascript, and C# a plus
• Experience in developing cloud-based applications using AWS tools and services is highly desirable
• Experience with PostgreSQL or another relational database
• Proficient with the analysis and design of tables, databases, and relationships using standard normalization rules
• Able to write efficient SQL queries and analyze them for performance optimization
• Able to write unit tests for validations and calculations in functions/methods
• Knowledge of unit test mocking and can apply mocking concepts to improve unit test quality and performance
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Self-starter who can work independently in a self-managed team environment
• Ability to collaborate with team and across departments to deliver results on time and within scope
• Ability to lead or organize small teams of developers in pursuit of solving complex problems
• Assist, support, and train entry level developers as needed
• Understand the value of effective communication and work as part of a team to promote communication within it