Excella is hiring a
Python Developer

Summary

Excella is seeking a full stack developer with Agile experience and strong technical skills to join their team as a consultant and thought leader in software development. The role involves building cutting-edge solutions using various technologies, employing Agile methodologies, and continuously improving the code base.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in developing scalable and high-performing web applications
• Django (or similar experience with other Python web frameworks) for rapidly developing web applications
• Experience with REST and/or SOAP based APIs consumption and creation
• Strong database skills with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc
• Deep commitment to test driven development using tools like behave to drive Automated Acceptance Tests (AAT)
• Experience working with HTML5, CSS3, ERB, SCSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Familiarity with deploying applications to the cloud using Heroku, Amazon Web Services, or similar services
• Design skills with experience in object-oriented methodologies, design patterns, database design, and data modeling

Responsibilities

• Use your passion to build cutting edge solutions to solve problems with the right technologies
• Employ the values and principles of Agile development on small teams
• Support quality development practices and pursue new and better ways to build software
• Understand and follow emerging design to appropriately meet the business needs of our clients
• Use what works while keeping an eye out for new and better ways
• Actively participate in improving the code base by performing code reviews
• Reach outside the mainstream to adopt the best of all communities: open source, Agile, programming, etc
• Continuously improve and don't be content with the status quo. Code can always be better expressed, more elegant and simple, and higher in quality

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 year college degree in computer science or engineering is preferred
• Understanding of DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) and the capabilities within the DORA capability catalog is encouraged
• Bonus: NoSQL – MongoDB, Redis, etc
• DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools – Jenkins/TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet/Chef/etc

Benefits

• Workplace sites look different for everyone – whether it’s your home or the office, we believe in a flexible work/life balance that supports you regardless of your location. We offer a home office allowance that can be used for home office furniture/equipment, a daily pass for a coworking space, etc
• Our commute reimbursement plan has you covered for whether you bike, Metro, or drive to work
• We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you
• Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day
• Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays
• Diversity and inclusion matter. Excella created and continues to support employee led-affinity groups and the Inclusion Diversity Equity Ambassador (IDEA) team, a cross-functional employee-led initiative to continually foster innovation and increase inclusion within Excella
• We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees to attend classes and conferences
• Excella provides a Workplace Allowance to offset both the costs to maintain a distributed work environment and to enhance your workplace wellness. Excella will reimburse all full-time Excellians for up to $500 in expenses incurred during the calendar year
• We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans