Company Description
DevIQ specializes in modern cloud and data solutions - and we believe in the power of software and technology to improve lives. Join us to partner with passionate mid-market companies focused on reducing energy costs, curing disease, improving education, building smart cities, and more. From true innovation and synergetic cloud & technology partnerships to competitive full-time benefits and a strong team culture, DevIQ is a great place to work.
At DevIQ, you'll:

• Build your career with a supportive, inclusive team that appreciates people, creates value, embraces growth, and "owns the problem" as a team.
• Enjoy opportunities to learn, exposure to new industries, and creating end-to-end solutions through meaningful work on active client projects.
• Work remotely and/or from our modern studio in downtown Denver.
• Bring your unique perspective and experience to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate on and contribute to transformative digital experiences that touch millions of lives, watching your work make an impact.

Please note that you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. to be considered for this role, and third-party candidates will not be accepted.
Job Description
We are a growing technology consulting company dedicated to helping our clients innovate and succeed. We specialize in providing end-to-end technology solutions to various industries, with a focus on digital product engineering. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented Lead Python Engineer/Consultant to join our team and contribute to our clients' success. This role is ideal for a highly proficient software engineer who is:

• Ready to be extensively hands-on for Architecture, POCs, Inception, MVP Construction, and Continuous Delivery oversight.
  • Collaborative with a Solution Architect, but able to take the lead on implementation and detailed design elements.
  • Deeply knowledgeable regarding software development practices and processes and contributing to Continual Improvement activities.
  • Steadfast in delivering high-quality, best-in-class solutions with a disciplined approach to development, testing, and QA.
  • Passionate about solving challenging business problems and creating excellent user experiences.
• A creative, motivated, independent, and integrity-driven leader.
  • Able to set the bar high in clear and productive communication with colleagues and clients.
  • Experienced in providing technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
  • Hands-on, still writing code while assisting the other developers in meeting deadlines.
  • A proven technical thought leader who provides subject matter expertise to client and colleague interactions.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Python development, hands on with back-end infrastructure, architecture, design, and development.
• 5 years of experience with Typescript (React or Angular).
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Proficient with object-oriented design and Python coding best practices, including unit and integration testing techniques.
• Experience with popular Python Web/API frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of databases (relational and NoSQL) and experience with database modeling, querying writing, and tuning. Experience with Postgres is a plus.
• Proficient with Python ORM libraries (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, Peewee).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record of successfully leading technical teams with estimating, software design, engineering practices, and software quality.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and stay current with industry trends.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively work with and as part of client teams.
• Desire to mentor and help grow the skills of junior team members.
• Prior experience in a consulting or client-facing role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience with message queue systems (e.g. RabbitMQ).
• Experience deploying applications to Kubernetes.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Prometheus, Datadog, etc.

Additional Information
Est. Salary Range (Colorado Only): $140,000-$170,000*
Disclaimer: In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, effective January 1, 2021, a good faith hourly or base salary range must be posted for all positions where the work may be performed in the state of Colorado. Therefore, this good faith salary range will only apply where this described position will be performed in the state, and should not be considered the compensation range in other locations or for other positions.
DevIQ Benefits Include:

• Competitive financial compensation, and utilization bonus plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With 4% Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business funded Life Insurance Plan
• Dynamic yet relaxed work atmosphere
• Wide Variety of Growth Opportunities