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Currently, we are looking for a very strong remote Python Team Lead of the backend development team for an online education platform based on Open edX (which is based on Python).
The project is the green-field implementation of an Online Education Platform for pupils. The system is \"School online\". It's planned that solution will be based on the Open edX platform and support integrations with some social networks and Payment Gateway. Web and application services will use Azure IaaS model, Data - mostly PaaS one.
Responsibilities
- 3+ years of relevant experience as a Development Team Lead
- Strong Python experience with Django Framework
- Experience with MongoDB, Memcached, MySQL, Elasticsearch, query optimization tools and techniques, data modelling techniques, and database design
- Knowledge and experience of Django signals, REST API, Nginx
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills to lead a team
- Good understanding of TDD and BDD approaches
- Experience with Identity Management (OAuth/OIDC/SAML, JWT)
- Python unit tests, Sonar/PyLint
- Self-motivated to be a part of a high-performing team
- Experience with common design and code patterns (e.g., dependency injection, singleton, factories, etc.)
- Experience of agile methodologies in software development
- Continuous Integration and Delivery using TeamCity and\or Jenkins
- Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP or any other in background)
- Good understanding of cloud patterns ant services
- Ability to provide and follow best practices for developers: good coding habits, code reviews, pep8 standards for syntax, styling, comments
- Good communication skills
- English B2 and higher
Requirements
- Open edX platform (Python, Django, React.js, Redux, Bootstrap, Mako, Underscore.js, Webpack, MongoDB, Memcached/Redis, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis/RabbitMQ, VM)
- Other parts (which may not require customization) with a bit usage of Java, Ruby, MySQL
- Git, Sonar, Jira, Confluence, Nexus/Artifactory, SonarQube
- Azure Blob, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, Log Analytics, Azure KeyVault, Akamai CDN, Azure Monitor
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn