Senior Python Engineer

General Description

Cogniance, a fast-growing Silicon Valley-based professional services software consultancy, is changing the way early-stage companies around the world turn great ideas into successful products.  We act as “intelligence multiplier” to venture-funded software companies and innovation labs by putting together high-caliber teams capable of handling complex user experience, design, and technical challenges inherent in new product development.  Since its founding in 2008 Cogniance has been a key driver of success of its many clients who have gone on to secure additional funding, get acquired, or go public through an IPO.

Skills:

  • Upper intermediate level of English
  • At least 2 years of experience in working with Python
  • Strong OOP background
  • Strong algorithmic skills
  • Experience in architecture of complex systems
  • Experience with of Python, Java Script frameworks
  • Knowledge of design patterns, enterprise architecture and software engineering principles
  • Experience with Source control and defect tracking systems
  • Good communication skills and ability to deal with people

The Senior Python Engineer will be expected to work on software architecture, design and actual implementation of different functional parts of web system. He or she should be ready and able to advice on design and contribute to server side components of the system, up to understanding data structures design and usage rules.

The Senior Web client Engineer must be keen to learn new skills.

Personal attributes

Cogniance encourages flexible working practices and values results. Members of the Cogniance team are expected to be resourceful and self motivated. Flexibility and ability to work well without direction as part of a multi-skilled team are essential.

Educational requirements

MS/BS degree in Computing Sciences or equivalent is preferred. Credit will be given for candidates who do not have relevant degrees but can demonstrate equivalent work experience.

Liabilities

In the course of the fulfillment of his obligations, the Senior Python Engineer must comply with corporate ethics and policies (e.g. accountability for all property entrusted by Cogniance).The Senior Python Engineer shall also bear non property responsibility for his obligations to be performed in due time and quality.

Rights

In addition to the rights assigned to a person in accordance with legislation in force, the Senior Python Engineer will have access to Cogniance confidential information according to company security policy and respective documents

Location and Communication

The position is located in Cogniance development office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Successful candidates will be engaged in core development activities closely cooperating in a team with software architects, designers and engineers. The Senior Python Engineer will report to Engineering Manager.

Compensations and Benefits

Cogniance offers excellent benefits for the right candidates including great working conditions, competitive salary paid according to cross-bank rate, performance based salary review 2 times a year, annual bonus based on company revenue sharing program, extensive career plan, flexible working hours, 24 days paid vacation, medical insurance and the chance for international travel.  

 

If you are interested in this position, please send us detailed CV to cv@cogniance.com  matching the title of the opening in the subject line. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.