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Senior Python Developer - Remote

Iris.ai

Iris.ai

Software Engineering
Bulgaria
Posted 6+ months ago

IRIS.AI is an ML driven software that helps scientists all over the world throughout their work. We are building a fully fledged Science Assistant Machine that can read and understand scientific text and give you the full picture of the current state-of-the-art in a human understandable way.

Our developers throughout their work are utilizing the fruits of our own machine learning research, combining it together with cutting-edge open source frameworks provided by top companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Nvidia and deploying the results on the AWS infrastructure to further develop our distributed cloud-based ML software system.

The Senior Python Developer at Iris.ai is a position that requires technical knowledge and expertise with Python, Django as web framework, design patterns and software architecture skills. As a key team member you should focus on driving innovation, and whenever possible facilitating and researching improvements and providing suggestions for future company developments.

Technologies used in the job include:

  • Python / Django / Flask
  • Docker / Kubernetes
  • Amazon AWS / Git
  • Non-relational database (CouchBase)
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery
  • Service oriented Architecture / Microservices

Key responsibilities:

  • Software development - specification, planning, implementation
  • Drive innovation, test and adopt new technologies to enhance development productivity
  • Inspire outsiders - investors, customers, potential employees
  • Work in an agile process in a distributed team with limited connectivity
  • Research, design and implement/integrate software systems
  • Participation in the full process until product delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  • Be responsible for your own personal development in the field, as we provide the opportunities for it

Skills and Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
  • At least 5 years of experience in the Software development field.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Python language.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in the field of web development – application servers, web services, rest services, JSON, databases, cloud platforms
  • Ability to teach/lead and transfer knowledge to others
  • Ability to work in a distributed team environment
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent English

Any of these is an advantage:

  • Master’s or higher degree in the field of Computer Science or similar
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies
  • Some experience in a Management position (Team lead, Tech lead)
  • Some experience tutoring/teaching/leading other people
  • Some experience with fundamental academic research
  • Participation in research projects (academic or industrial)
  • Participation in academic conferences
  • Experience with building web projects or other software projects from scratch

LIFE AT IRIS OFFERS:

Job Value

  • A job with immense value - global mission, changing the course of Science
  • A futuristic mix of AI , Engineering and Science
  • An international team of Aces - highly intelligent and versatile engineers + experienced entrepreneurs

Compensation Package & Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Share incentivization plan

Work-Life Balance

  • 30 days annual paid vacation + bonus days. Yes, for real!
  • Flexible work hours
  • Flexible work location - You choose where to work from
  • Hybrid model or 100% remote work - You want it? - You have it!
  • Regular Team building activities and travels
  • Seasonal Working Get Togethers (summer / winter)
  • Personal equipment reimbursement program
  • Charity and volunteer activities
  • Employee Recognition program
  • Free MultiSport card
  • Cool Sofia office in a central location
  • Private Health Insurance - premium package
  • Bi-annual health checks

Professional Development

  • Career Enhancement plan
  • Knowledge transfer
  • New Technologies Introduction & Learning opportunities
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Workshops, Conferences, Hackatons, Tech Deep Dives (internal & external)
  • Freedom to bring innovation and your ideas to life

So, are you ready to fight Science’s biggest challenges with technology?

Join us!