Senior Python (Django) Engineer in Waverley Software

2 вересня 2024

Senior Python (Django) Engineer

Харків, Львів, віддалено

The client is dedicated to fostering the next generation of innovators by providing critical support during the earliest stages of their journey. Recognizing that groundbreaking ideas often start as untested theories, the program encourages rapid experimentation, accepting the inherent risks and uncertainties that come with exploring uncharted territories. By backing these early explorations, the client aims to nurture innovative concepts before they become attractive to traditional funders, guiding the most promising ideas toward eventual independence.

This initiative not only focuses on individual projects but also prioritizes parallel technological and field-building efforts. By doing so, it creates a broader impact and expands the opportunity space for innovators. The belief is that solving complex problems requires a community-driven approach, where broad experimentation and collective learning are essential. Through this program, the client seeks to build a thriving ecosystem that supports and accelerates the development of transformative solutions.

About the project:

The project is the first global platform designed specifically for biologists, aiming to organize the world’s biomedical datasets. We are building a collaborative ecosystem where researchers can easily find, share, and work with data, driving innovation and accelerating scientific discovery. Unlike traditional, isolated research efforts, the product promotes interdisciplinary collaboration by leveraging high-quality datasets and advanced computational tools like Machine Learning and AI. This white paper outlines how it is set to overcome key challenges in the research community, establish itself as a principled platform adhering to FAIR, Open Science, and Open Source principles, and ultimately become a vital resource for researchers worldwide.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Python Engineer with a strong Django and AWS infrastructure foundation. The ideal candidate will be adept at building and maintaining web applications, working with databases, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions. A background in machine learning and NLP is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Django.
• Design and manage Postgres database
• Design and implement API for the frontend part
• Organize large datasets storage using AWS infrastructure.
• Utilize AWS services to deploy and manage applications.
• Implement search through datasets and their meta information by user’s questions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of applications.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in commercial software development
• 4+ years of experience with Python programming
• Strong experience with Django, Django ORM, and Django DRF.
• Proficiency in working with Postgres
• Experience with AWS services, including EC2/ECS, VPC, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito, S3/Data Lakes, and API Gateway. Familiarity with boto3.
• Solid understanding of virtualization tools: Venv and Docker.
• Ability to design and deploy scalable, secure applications.
• At least Intermediate English level (spoken and written)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with the FastAPI framework.
• Experience with LLMs and RAG approach. Familiarity with vector storage databases (e.g., Redis, PG_Vector), and similarity search.
• Familiarity with HuggingFace portal and transformers sdk
• Knowledge of unsupervised learning tasks, including data clustering, anomaly detection, and preprocessing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).