Python Developer: Python, DevOps, Azure, Kafka

Brentford, England (GBR)
£600 - £660 Per Day
6 Months
Start date: ASAP
Ref: GSK0JP00082664

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Skills

cloud
design patterns
splunk
rest api
software engineering
python
java
scrum
kafka
best practices
databases
azure
scalability
jenkins
infrastructure

Job description Posted 31 March 2020

Python Developer: Python, DevOps, Azure, Kafka

Description:

Overall responsibility: Develops stable and useable data products for the end user, based on the output of analytical models by data scientists; as part of a community of developers, is expected to contribute to and improve the community's shared knowledge base

Overall competency: Strong background in software engineering, proficient across a diverse set of development languages and frameworks

Key responsibilities

Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
Work across agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies.
Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions and bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends
Experiment with and learn new technologies
Participate in internal & external technology communities

Competencies

Proficiency in a selection of some of the following languages and technologies (determined by specific business/function applications)

Must Have:

Python (version 3 upwards), Python frameworks/Libraries, REST API services, Azure databricks and container based environments, Kafka, Azure/Cloud Infrastructure (PaaS), Scala, NoSQL databases and multi-cloud deployment exposure (Azure/GCP)
Strong analytical skills
Methodological competence, e.g., Agile Scrum/Kanban & test-driven development
Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, other relevant engineering OR equivalent experience

Good to Have:

Java, Java-based back-end applications,, iOS, Android native applications,, cloud technologies (e.g. Google Cloud), Jenkins suite (e.g. Cloudbees), Quality Assurance technologies (e.g. JUnit, SoapUI, Postman), Unix Shell scripting, HP Jmeter, Splunk, BlueStripe, etc.
Familiarity with Model View Controller (MVC) design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and development best practices, must have worked as part of a large DevOps team

Additional information about the process

About GSK:

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative medicines and brands. Our products are used by millions of people around the world, helping them to do more, feel better and live longer. Employing over 100,000 people globally, we have 71 manufacturing sites around the world. For more information on GSK please refer to our website: www.gsk.com