Python Engineer

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe

About the role:
 
We are a dynamic and innovative QA Automation Team dedicated to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our software products. Our team is distributed and has flexible work locations, with team members working in Taiwan, Europe, and America. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented Python Developer to join our team and play a crucial role in enhancing our in-house automation framework.
Responsibilities:

What you'll be doing:
  •  Take the lead in enhancing our in-house Python-based automation framework, ensuring it remains robust, scalable, and efficient.
  • Codebase Refactoring: Drive efforts to refactor existing codebase, emphasizing clarity, readability, and maintainability to facilitate future enhancements.
  • Collaborative Automation: Collaborate closely with QA Engineers to identify automation needs and implement solutions within the framework.
  • Troubleshooting Expertise: Utilize strong troubleshooting and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues within the automation framework.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate automation processes into the software development lifecycle.
What you'll bring:

  • Python Proficiency: Demonstrated experience as a Python Developer (3 to 5 years ), showcasing strong proficiency in object-oriented programming.
  • Development Experience: Proven track record in developing and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions.
  • Collaborative Skills: Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within distributed and remote teams.
  • Design Patterns: Familiarity with commonly used design patterns and the ability to apply them to create modular and maintainable code.
  • Built-in Libraries: Solid understanding and practical experience with Python built-in libraries to leverage standard functionality efficiently.
  • English Communication: Proficient in both written and spoken English to facilitate effective communication within the team.
  • (Optional) Docker Knowledge: Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.
Even better if you have:

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation (Jenkins actions preferred).
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) (Github preferred).
  • Understanding of software development practices.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript is a plus.

What’s in it for you

  • Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
  • A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
  • 28 days paid annual leave
  • Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
  • Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
  • Top of the line equipment
  • Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

Interview process

  • Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team 
  • Offline Take home assignment
  • Remote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)
  • Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

This offer from "Sporty Group" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score.
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