Python Developer

About the job

28Stone is a full service custom solutions firm. We offer a wide range of services - from tip of the spear advisory, application design, system architecture to implementation, testing and deployment.

We partner with the worlds leading financial institutions

to design and build robust financial applications that improve their business performance while reducing system risk, cost and time to market.

We develop technology of value: we are proud of our proven track record of delivering quality results and the trust our clients place in us with ongoing, repeat engagements.

We celebrate winning the Top 1% Workplace Awards 2023 in the Best Workplace for Technologists category and are always seeking to expand our team with positive, open-minded, and motivated individuals who are eager to learn as well as share what they know.

Why 28Stone

• Flexible work schedule and the possibility of working from home in Latvia or one of our offices (Riga, Daugavpils).
• Health insurance and mental wellness platform from Day 1: sport/dentist/vaccination/accident plans + massage chair in the office.
• Annual training budget.
• Technology communities: friendly and experienced team members who support your professional growth.
• Sports community: Squad Hour gym membership deal, 28Stone volleyball team, various public sports events, and monthly challenges.
• Social events: bi-weekly lunches, board game nights, team buildings, company-wide events.
• Loyalty rewards program: referral bonuses, gifts, and merchandise on your work anniversary.
• Paid mobile phone bills.
• Additional one day of paid sick leave for emergency cases.
• Modern & ergonomic office space: all the resources and tools to perform your tasks.
• Additional perks in the office: free snacks, fruits, tea, coffee, board games, novuss table and Xbox.
  
  

• Design, implement, enhance and maintain Python code as part of a team.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, planning and estimating exercises.
• Proactively provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Suggest new technologies and techniques to improve Python codebases.
  
  

• At least 5 years of full-time development experience using Python.
• Understanding of SQL and Relational databases.
• Comprehensive understanding of web development fundamentals.
• Experience with Agile / SCRUM methodologies.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and cross-functional teams;
• Ability to understand business stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a client.
• Some familiarity with deployment procedures.

• Experience with Django, Flask or other Python web frameworks.
• Experience working with AWS, Azure cloud services.
• Experience with SQL (Snowflake and Postgres).
• Experience with data processing libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy etc.
• Experience with unit testing tools such as PyTest or unittest2.
• Understanding of ETL processes.
• Experience in the capital markets industry.
  
  

• Work equipment: laptop (Windows only), headset, keyboard, mouse, and backpack.
• Loyalty gifts.
• Annual reviews and growth opportunities.
• Corporate event travel budget.
• 20 unpaid time-off days per working year.