Job description

• Build enterprise applications using Python, Django and modern web technologies. • Contract-to-hire opportunity with a well-established financial organization. About Our Client Our client is a well-established organization within the financial services sector, operating in a sophisticated enterprise technology environment. They are investing in scalable, reliable technology solutions and are looking for an experienced developer to join their collaborative development team. Job Description As a Software Engineer, you will be an integral member of an agile technology team responsible for designing, developing and delivering secure, stable and scalable applications. Key responsibilities include: • Design, develop, test and implement new and existing software applications. • Build and maintain web applications using Python, Django and Django REST Framework. • Design, develop and maintain REST APIs. • Develop front-end functionality using HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript and jQuery. • Write clean, efficient, secure and maintainable production-quality Python code. • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing and implementation. • Develop test plans, test cases and automated functional testing scripts. • Conduct unit testing and system integration testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements. • Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions. • Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation and improve application stability. • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders throughout project delivery. • Follow secure coding, application development and change management procedures. Language Requirement: Mandarin fluency is required for this position. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will have: • 5+ years of professional software development experience, including formal training or certification in software engineering concepts. • Strong hands-on development experience with Python, Django and Django REST Framework. • Advanced Python programming skills with the ability to produce clean, efficient and maintainable code. • Experience designing, building and maintaining REST APIs. • Front-end development experience with HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript and jQuery. • Strong software testing, debugging and troubleshooting capabilities. • Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle. • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. • MUST be fluent in Mandarin. Nice to have: • Java development experience. • Linux experience. • Business Intelligence tools experience. • Experience working with databases beyond those typically supported by Django. • Previous experience within an enterprise application development environment. Location: Midtown Manhattan, near Bryant Park Working Pattern: On-site 5 days per week What's on Offer $50-$60 per hour Contract-to-hire opportunity Full-time, on-site position in Midtown Manhattan near Bryant Park Opportunity to work on business-critical enterprise applications Hands-on exposure to Python, Django, REST APIs and full-stack development Potential to convert into a permanent position

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Must-haves

Build enterprise applications using Python, Django and modern web technologies.
Contract-to-hire opportunity with a well-established financial organization.
As a Software Engineer, you will be an integral member of an agile technology team responsible for designing, developing and delivering secure, stable and scalable applications.
Key responsibilities include: • Design, develop, test and implement new and existing software applications.
Build and maintain web applications using Python, Django and Django REST Framework.
Design, develop and maintain REST APIs.
Develop front-end functionality using HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
Write clean, efficient, secure and maintainable production-quality Python code.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing and implementation.
Develop test plans, test cases and automated functional testing scripts.
Conduct unit testing and system integration testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring remediation and improve application stability.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Follow secure coding, application development and change management procedures.
Language Requirement: Mandarin fluency is required for this position.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have: • 5+ years of professional software development experience, including formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
Strong hands-on development experience with Python, Django and Django REST Framework.
Advanced Python programming skills with the ability to produce clean, efficient and maintainable code.
Experience designing, building and maintaining REST APIs.
Front-end development experience with HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
Strong software testing, debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

Nice to have: • Java development experience.

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