Senior Python Developer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement spatial solution using postgresql and postgis
• Spatial data analysis of vector and raster dataset
• Hands on gdal command line utilities
• Handling of geojson, coordinate reference systems
• Openlayers/leaflet maps understanding for tiles visualization.
• Work with the system architect to drive the architectural and technical direction of the program
• Drive the technical decision making in the team
• Be responsible for adherence to quality standards and ensure compliance to CAT processes and standards
• Responsible for driving tech enablers, POCs identified by system architect
• Act as a primary gateway to ensure defects are not introduced  by diligent review mechanism
• Responsible for internal and external defect triage and RCA processes.
• Participate in early product demonstrations to customers

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 8-12 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience working in the role of a tech lead for complex projects
• Experience in standard CI/CD processes

Skills Required:

• AWS Cloud - SQS, Lambda, S3, IAM, Cloud Formation
• Experience with Python, along with other common libraries/framework such as Flask, Celery, Django etc.,
• Good understanding with usage of Lambda in Python.
• Good understanding in testing frameworks like PyTest.
• Ability to work with IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
• Basic understanding in developing private PIP packages.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with concepts of MVC, Mocking, ORM, and RESTful.
• A knack for writing clean, readable Python code.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Ability to understand monitoring metrics, such as CPU, Memory, Disk Space, Network latency, and telemetry services.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Understanding the fundamental of RDBMS databases.
• Ability to work with PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Ability to work with AWS services like Lambda, Kinesis, SQS, SNS etc., is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of Git.
• Proficient with continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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