Lead Python Developer - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

Position: Lead Python DeveloperLocation: Toronto, ONDuration: Full-timeSalary: DOEThe client is an IT professional services firm specializing in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the world #39;s largest companies.Job Responsibilities:

• 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 #39;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

Skills and Experience Required: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

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.