Python/Django Developer

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, sick leave, employee assistance program, PTO, paid holidays, legal insurance, etc.

Seeking a motivated Python/Django software engineer to help build a configuration management application.

It contains a project-specific data model linking the nuclear plant safety functions, requirements, scientific analyses, documentation, tests, and more.

It acts as an integrated data ecosystem across the project to help coordinate design and construction efforts.

It facilitates workflows that satisfy project procedures.

This role will work closely with engineering management, QA, and the internal user base to continue to build and refine the tool’s capabilities, improve the quality pedigree, monitor and improve performance as needed, and to fix bugs as they are identified.

The tool has a Python/Django/DRF backend running on RHEL servers with a JavaScript/Vue3/Quasar frontend SPA user interface.

The Software Engineering team is relatively small: around 5 people, heading up to 10.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in the craft of software development, is willing to learn and understand our somewhat obscure use case and needs, and is highly focused, driven, and self-motivated.

ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, document, and test software based on formally defined requirements and bug reports from the in-house user baseDesign and implement refactorizations and maintenance to maximize near- and long-term productivity of users and software engineersIdentify and prioritize tasks without them being explicitly assigned to youSupport verification and validation efforts to prove that the codes meet specifications and are correctSystematically identify performance or productivity bottlenecks; design and implement solutions to eliminate themPerform administrative data management operations on the backend based on user and management needsUnderstand and translate new feature requests into formal software requirementsTrain and support others to use the software systemSupport software build and testing systems (like our Jenkins instance and related dashboards),Support server configuration and maintenance needsFacilitate design reviews for ongoing developments to keep review/approval process as productive as possibleReview proposed code changes and provide detailed feedback before allowing it to go liveEnsure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements for software Key Qualifications and Skills3+ years of relevant experience on web application developmentAdvanced programming skills in Python and JavaScript2+ years in-depth experience and expertise with Django and DRF2+ years in-depth experience with least one JavaScript framework like Vue32+ years regularly writing software testsAdvanced capabilities with software development tools, including git, IDEs, profilers, debuggers, test frameworks, packaging toolsAbility to focus and comfort with delivering a challenging project under evolving conditions, during rapid-paced developmentAbility and professionalism to work within the robust regulatory environment of nuclear reactor design and constructionA strong commitment to software best practicesStrong communication skills desiredThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamworkActual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications WHY AVERRO?

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