Python Web and Tools Developer

u-blox

Cambourne, United Kingdom

u-blox’s Cellular division is looking for a Python/Django developer to join the internal tools teams responsible for providing R&D teams with build and test visualization platform as well as tight integration with various test teams by providing python automation test tools.

The team forms a key part helping R&D use continuous integration to develop, triage, and test.

Key Responsibilities:

Development of new features for our Django based visualization and analytics platform, build on VueJs and MariaDB;
Assist our automation engine migration and enhancement from Python 2 to Python 3;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute feature roadmaps, with a keen focus on scalability and user experience;
Optimize and refactor existing codebases for improved performance and maintainability;
Help with evaluation of potential cloud solutions for existing tools;
Foster a culture of code quality, documentation, and continuous integration/delivery;
Stay up to date of emerging industry trends and technologies, integrating them into our solutions to maintain our competitive edge.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field;
3+ years of professional experience in Python development;
Strong fundamental knowledge in Python;
Proficiency in Django framework, with solid experience in web application development and system architecture design;
Experience with frontend technologies such as VueJs, and a strong understanding of RESTful APIs;
Expertise in database management and design, preferably with MySQL/MariaDB;
Experience in building frontend with VueJs or React (or similar);
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire for knowledge sharing and collaboration.