Senior Full Stack Developer
Builds and maintains high-performance full stack web applications using Python/Django for NCBI's biomedical platforms serving millions of users. Requires 5+ years experience, BS in CS or related, proficiency in Python/Django and frontend frameworks.
About the job
Job Responsibilities
- Build and maintain robust, performant, user-facing web applications in Python/Django supporting millions of daily users
- Develop, create, and ship new functionality for user interaction and scientific data backend, using modern APIs and frameworks
- Build highly efficient backend components using Python, and integrate front end components into the applications
- Develop and maintain test suites, monitor applications for performance, security and accessibility compliance
- Work as an integral part of an agile product team to deliver an unbelievably great user experience
- Deliver responsive, accessible, mobile-friendly code of high quality (automated test/build/deploy)
- Lead and contribute to code development standards, code reviews, and team process improvements
- Mentor, coach, and train junior developers
Required Skills and Experience
- BS in Computer Science or scientific field (engineering, physics), or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of Full stack Web applications development, 3+ years using python and Django
- Proficient with one of the current languages: Python, Kotlin, Java, etc.
- Experience with relational database modeling and data migration
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
- Experience with version control systems like Git or SVN
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience developing Django web applications and services
- Working experience with JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular and ReactJS
- Experience using web services and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with search engines and backends (Lucene, Solr)
- Semantic markup and modern web layout techniques
- Automated regression testing with Selenium
- Proficient understanding of Git version control system
- Experience with agile development processes
- Experience in a technical lead role
- Excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills
Skills
Python, Django, JavaScript, React, Angular, Git, REST APIs, Relational Databases, Solr, Selenium
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