Python Web Developer

Business Applications Integration, Remote/Anywhere

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51-200 employees

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Global consultancy specializing in commercial Open Source solutions.

Company Overview

Collabora stands out as a global consultancy that leverages the power of Open Source software to deliver tailored solutions to the commercial world, with a proven track record of reducing time to market and creating product differentiation for clients. The company's team of nearly 100 engineers and developers are not only highly skilled but also actively contribute to the Open Source community, demonstrating their commitment to the continuous evolution of this technology. Collabora's industry leadership is evident in their involvement in major Open Source projects like the Linux Kernel and LibreOffice, and their belief in open access to software as a key driver of technological innovation.

Consulting

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2005

Headquarters

Milton, United Kingdom

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -4%

1 year growth

↓ -5%

2 year growth

↓ -5%

Locations

United Kingdom

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Django

Docker

JavaScript

Linux/Unix

PHP

REST APIs

Ruby

Rust

Kubernetes

Python

CategoriesNew

DevOps & Infrastructure

Software Engineering

Requirements

Strong Python
5+ years of application integration experience
Experience building for the web, especially using Django
Solid experience coding with REST APIs
Understanding of typical web architectures and stacks
A respectful and pragmatic approach to providing technical support
Some experience in PHP, JavaScript and Linux shell scripting
Good English proficiency (both verbal and written)
Ability to work in an online, globally distributed company
Experience writing well-tested code in business critical systems (e.g. finance)
Familiarity with container-based working, e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
Experience in Business Applications Integration and Automation
Experience using, maintaining and designing CI
Experience with database schema design and optimisation
A solid grounding in Linux system and database administration and networking concepts
A positive approach to designing and developing applications with a variety of stakeholders
Experience building and using existing web APIs in order to integrate systems
Demonstrable technical writing skills (documentation, blogs)
Skills in other modern languages (Go/Rust/Ruby) and frameworks such as Laravel, Rails
Knowledge of security- and privacy-by-design principles
A willingness to mentor more junior engineers

Collabora is looking for a Python Web Developer to join our in-house Business Applications Integration team. The team supports, develops and integrates the software and services used within the company to help deliver client projects and effectively run the business. The team is not client facing. Working in a friendly and highly cooperative environment with colleagues from every part of the company, you will help to deliver software and integrate services involved in planning, business intelligence, communications, project management, security and accounting.

Collabora primarily uses Open Source Software applications to run its business processes (timelogging, invoicing, feedback, project management, asset management, communications, business intelligence...) integrating with other 3rd party SaaS applications (HRIS, ATS, Finance Accounting, Travel Booking). Some of our tools are developed in-house and others are customised from open source projects to suit our use cases. Examples of our software tools include: GitLab (with GitLab CI), Docker/Podman, Grafana, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SuiteCRM, Phabricator, OTRS, SnipeIT, Hugo, Ansible, and an in-house developed Django web application, among others.

Required Skills

Strong Python
5+ years of application integration experience
Experience building for the web, especially using Django
Solid experience coding with REST APIs
Understanding of typical web architectures and stacks
A respectful and pragmatic approach to providing technical support
Some experience in PHP, JavaScript and Linux shell scripting
Good English proficiency (both verbal and written)
Ability to work in an online, globally distributed company

Additional Skills for Senior Applicants

Experience writing well-tested code in business critical systems (e.g. finance)
Familiarity with container-based working, e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
Experience in Business Applications Integration and Automation
Experience using, maintaining and designing CI
Experience with database schema design and optimisation
A solid grounding in Linux system and database administration and networking concepts
A positive approach to designing and developing applications with a variety of stakeholders
Experience building and using existing web APIs in order to integrate systems
Demonstrable technical writing skills (documentation, blogs)
Skills in other modern languages (Go/Rust/Ruby) and frameworks such as Laravel, Rails
Knowledge of security- and privacy-by-design principles
A willingness to mentor more junior engineers

Collabora is a software consultancy specializing in bringing companies and the Open Source community together. We combine years of Open Source software leadership with an understanding of the challenges that businesses, non-profits, and governments face.

Collabora brings deep technical expertise in system integration & architecture, graphics, multimedia, web engines and communications to a number of market verticals, including mobile, IVI / automotive, set top box / smart TV, and a range of other specialized embedded applications.

Collabora has the unique business model of enabling enterprises to leverage Open Source software in their solutions. Having worked with notable industry leading companies in the automotive, aerospace and handset mobile verticals amongst many others, Collabora has established a broad customer portfolio

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