Developer Python Somerset West

Datafin IT Recruitment • Other • Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 3d ago

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT:

JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers, and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometre Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. We are seeking a Developer with an interest in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the SKA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and systems engineering, with a focus on C++ and Python. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive experience (typically 10 years full-time) in the development of relevant systems, with a good understanding of architectural concepts and the relationship between architecture and system quality.
A deep understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps processes, including the importance of customer focus, servant/leadership, and minimizing waste in all areas of the system development process.
Proficiency in the Python programming language.
Experience in Test Automation and Continuous Integration.
Experience with Test-Driven Development.
Ability to provide technical leadership to a Dev team, mentoring team members and motivating them when necessary.
Willingness to travel to international planning meetings 2-4 times/year.

Advantageous:

Experience in Software and Systems Engineering applied to the development of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Familiarity with the TANGO toolkit, including TANGO device development and TANGO client-side tools.
Practical experience in configuring instrumentation and commissioning control systems and parts of scientific instruments.
Experience or understanding of Interferometry techniques.
C/C++ Development.
Knowledge of Behaviour Driven Development and Gherkin.
Experience with modern container and orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes.

ATTRIBUTES:

“E-shaped” skills, with a depth of expertise in multiple areas and experience across many fields. Proven execution and delivery ability, highly innovative, and able to solve highly complex technical problems.
Ability to reliably estimate and plan large developments with long (multi-year) time horizons.
An understanding of the domain issues of Radio Astronomy and the SKA is highly desirable or essential in most of the roles at this level.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.