Python Developer at Venture Garden Group

Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Python Developer
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are searching for a Python Developer who is experienced working on Python and can help our organization translate business needs into an IT solution.
• In this role, you will be asked to design, code, and test applications using OOD. We are looking for someone that is self-driven, ready to take on a new challenge, and able to deliver on solutions from start to finish. This is a mid-level Python Developer position.
• This really is an exciting position with a great, relatively young team that is very close-knit. They are hardworking and have a lot of fun while they are doing it.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework
• Familiarity with some ORM
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
• Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools

Qualifications
 Essential Competencies:

• 2+ years of Python development experience
• Strong attention to detail, logic, problem-solving, written and interpersonal communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to thrive in a team environment.
• Readiness to be in hands-on development roles, and demonstrate adaptability, coachability, and flexibility to learn and take on other project responsibilities as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Engineering (any type), Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics or related discipline with a technology focus

Skills & Abilities:

• Get-it-done, Execution Focused!
• Passionate, Strategic, breathes Ownership.
• High bar for excellence with strong analytical skills.
• Has tolerance for ambiguity, and at the same time has the intellectual swiftness to map plans out

Additional Information
Working conditions:

• Flexibility is important.

Equal opportunity:

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience