Python / Django Programmer Job in Kenya

Summary: Our client is a major international player in the technology sector and seeks to improve the quality and accountability of service delivery in the non-profit sector through the provision of affordable knowledge management tools, data, and training services.  

They are looking for an experienced individual to fill in the position of a Python / Django Programmer.

Duration: 12 to 18 months, with a possibility of extension.

Summary of responsibilities:

As a Python/Django specialist, you will work on building an online data warehouse including REST-based import and export functionality and strong data visualization capabilities. 

Reporting to the systems architect, you are likely to have several years' experience with a strong awareness of best practice development, including Agile methodologies; maintaining security, cross-platform/modern browser compliance, accessibility, scalability and performance standards. 

You believe strongly in software quality and ensure it by following agreed processes and standards, and using automated unit tests and similar tools. 

You conduct independent research to identify the best approach to solve new problems and document your findings. 

You produce well-written code with minimal supervision, but know when to ask for help with a difficult issue.

You are ambitious, focused and dedicated. 

You have excellent written English.

Required Skills

• 4 years+ Python including version 2.7
• 4 years+ Django Framework including version 1.5 or later, including South Migrations and Unittest
• JQuery
• HTML5/CSS3

Desirable Skills

• Django REST Framework
• Celery
• HighCharts
• Git
• Sencha/ExtJS, AngularJS, Dojo or another single-page JavaScript Framework
• PostgreSQL
• Amazon Web Services
• Linux (Red Hat or Ubuntu)
• Apache
• Vagrant
• Ansible
• Redmine

How to Apply: 
 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday, 13th June 2014.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted! 

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