A bright and motivated Junior Back End (Python) developer is searched in order to enlarge our strong team, perfect our system and take Calendar42 to the next level.
FULL-TIME · DELFT
Your mission
Your work will be seen and touched by loads of people, worldwide. On the Calendar42 back end, the team gets the chance to work with very large data sets, with millions of records each. Not only that, but we're collecting data from a wide range of public sources, so that merging, organizing, and querying these data sets becomes a major challenge. Needless to say, at Calendar42 we face batches of complex problems as often as we eat sandwiches. These are tasks that you generally will see on a day-to-day basis, so get excited!
Your key responsibilities
- Your main responsibility is to work along in the SCRUM team and develop yourself.
- The focus of your personal development will depend on who you are and in which you want to become the best in.
You
We are looking for a curiosity-driven developer that wants to help us conquere the world. For that we need creative thinking: at Calendar42 we run across challenges people have never seen before!
Experience & Technical Knowledge
- Academic thinking level (Computer Science or related);
- Some knowledge/experience in Python;
- Some experience with RDBMS, object-oriented design, and algorithm design;
- Curiosity in with systems’ scalability;
- Preferably, familiarity with Django, XMPP, ZMQ, PostgreSQL;
- Some Linux skills
Skills & Competencies:
- Self-starter;
- A problem solver by nature;
- High achiever and driven to succeed;
- Strong oral and written communication skills (the universal language of C42 is English);
Must haves:
- Working visa, or be an EU citizen;
- Always carry a towel;
We
We are an energetic multi-cultural bunch of people with backgrounds ranging from industrial and media design, to web & application development and engineering. We love to break the rules, and are passionate about designing and building outstanding interactions that enrich people's lives.
What we offer
- Work worth doing
- While being part of an exquisite group of helpful, team-oriented specialists
- The opportunity to hop onto a fast moving train
- Financial compensation conform market standards
- Unlimited access to crossbow, putting range, missile launcher, vast amounts of coffee