What we are looking for

Scaleway is looking for a Python Software Engineer who’s mission is to develop Scaleway Datacenter activity. You will be responsible for creating custom applications for various clients and should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.
The ideal Python Developer will have experience with the Django framework and be comfortable working closely with internal resources.

Your Team

You will be part of a software engineering team and your scope will cover all aspects of Scaleway internal developments. Our team has various backgrounds and a wide range of skills, but all opinions matter and you will be part of the decision making process like any other team member.
All the team members will share their knowledge, so that you can improve your skills in all areas, languages, architectures, etc. In return, be prepared to do the same :)

Your mission

You understand how your solutions drive business impact for clients, business owners have a vested interest in the benefits your solutions can provide. You will be focused on helping the company accelerate growth, as well as improvements in customer service and employee productivity.

Your missions will be mainly centered around 6 key points :

• Work to improve the building block of Scaleway
• Work individually and collaboratively to deliver solutions in live production systems
• Support, maintain, and resolve problems for custom features in live production systems
• Optimize systems for performance, flexibility, and maintainability
• Create and maintain documentation around APIs and configuration
• Keep code easy to maintain and keep it easy for others

Who you are and what you know

• You are passionate about Software development
• You are able to see and understand the big picture of software and performance
• You have strong experience with Python / Django Framework
• Experience with version control, specifically Git
• Good understanding of Linux administration and internals
• Understanding and familiarity of the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages
• Ability to react fast on bugs/regressions
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

Technical Environment

Environment Open source

• Languages : Python, Javascript, PHP
• Framework : Django
• Container : Docker
• SaaS solution : Salesforce
• API : REST, GraphQL
• Cache : Redis
• Databases : MySQL, Postgresql
• Queuing : Celery
• Secrets Management : Vault
• Configurations Management : Ansible
• Scripting : Python, Bash

Of course, if you don’t tick all the boxes, it’s normal. Each team member has a technical base around the system and the application. Team spirit and sharing knowledge do the rest.

What could be useful

• Experience operating distributed, business-critical systems
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL in a production environment
• Knowledge of TCP, ModBUS, SNMP protocols and CanBUS systems
• You know how the internet works (i.e. HTTP, DNS, TLS, etc).
• Contribution to open-source projects
• Experience with Ansible and/or Puppet, Saltstack for Automation and DevOps Operations

You recognize yourself by reading these lines and you want to join a fresh , innovative, growing company where it is good to work?

Then don’t wait any longer and join us :)

This position can be based in Paris, Lille or full-time remote