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Hybrid Python Developer

Location: Auckland
Discipline: IT
Job Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 10/05/2022
Reference: BH-305-6
The Role 

Upper Echelon are seeking a virtual snake charmers to join this market leading enterprise. We have opportunities for intermediate Python developers to work on exciting projects for a diverse range of clients. Work alongside a high performing, collaborative team delivering innovative digital solutions. A passion for creating clean code is paramount. As is a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to be flexible and keep up in a fast-paced, variable work environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Excellent Python skills
  • Qualifications in software development or computer science
  • Comfortable with Unix command line / Shell script programming
  • Solid experience with version control (Git) and code repository/release management
  • It is also essential that you have a great command of the English language in both written and verbal form.

What you could learn (and it would be a bonus if you already had some exposure) 

  • Sequence analysis and/or microarray data analysis tools and algorithms
  • Data science experience (Jupyter / RStudio)
  • Applied mathematics, Bayesian statistics, machine learning, optimization algorithms, and bioinformatics experience

A full time, permanent position based in Hamilton with the possibility of being fully remote for the right candidate. Hamilton is an area rapidly becoming one of the major tech hubs of New Zealand! A diverse city that was voted 'New Zealand's Most Beautiful Large City 2021' by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. Being just outside Auckland, Hamilton enjoys the low house prices while still having a relatively short commute to Auckland and Tauranga.

The Company

A strong philosophy centred around innovation, collaboration, and delivery is what has driven this enterprise to become a market leader in digital solutions.

The Pros
  • Family friendly, with flexible working arrangements
  • A flat team structure and lean and agile processes, you won’t have to cut through lots of red tape to get things done
  • Awesome co-workers to work alongside and collaborate with, with deep experience and expertise
  • This employer favours projects that have directly improve people's lives. Work on stuff that matters, and be proud to tell your family and friends about it
  • Your upskilling and career growth will be actively supported

How to apply

Hit APPLY now or contact Kizzy Sullivan on 021 090 13848 or Richard Alexander on 021 222 2082 with any questions.

Please only apply if you are already in New Zealand