Python Developer / Production Support

$114,400 - $135,200/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Jersey City, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Python Developer with Production Support role involves providing L2/L3 technical support and maintaining application governance while developing and supporting Python-based applications. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Python development, database management, and Linux system administration, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 support to users and application production support team.
• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and scripts, ensuring clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and platform issues related to Python, Oracle, Spark, Spectrum Grid, and Hadoop/Hive.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python and shell scripts within a virtual environment.
• Perform application governance resolutions, upgrades, routine system monitoring, performance analysis, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure system security and compliance in line with best practices and application governance.
• Deploy code to development, QA, Staging, and Production servers using continuous integration and deployment pipeline.
• Quickly grasp new services/functions and add new test cases to the test suite to improve quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Document code, systems configurations, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Python developer.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Strong understanding of databases and SQL.
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (Jenkins, Ansible, pytest).
• Proficient in Python programming and Linux OS (Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Familiarity with shell scripting (Bash).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket).
• Understanding of network protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSH).
• Experience with Hadoop/Hive platform.
• Experience with Spark Framework in Python.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Spectrum Grid.
• Experience with Trino.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Assistance for applicants with disabilities