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What does the client's business do?
Our client provides SEO tools that empower businesses to boost their online presence. Their services encompass keyword research, competitor analysis, rank tracking, and website audits.
They also offer an AI-powered content assistant to streamline the creation of SEO-optimized content. Businesses of all scales, from startups to enterprises, can benefit from our client's offerings.
What were the responsibilities?
The main responsibilities of the position were:
- Modernize and rewrite a complex PHP application acquired by the Client using the Python/Django framework.
- Develop new features and functionalities for the application.
- Containerize the application using Docker for efficient deployment and scalability.
- Collaborate with the existing development team (2 full-time) to ensure seamless integration.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality.
What were the requirements?
We matched Andres due to the following requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in Python development with strong proficiency in the Django framework.
- Solid understanding of Docker containerization concepts and deployment strategies.
- Experience working with Linux operating systems.
- Php / laminas (we have a legacy application we are incrementally rewriting)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Mysql / PostgreSQL
- Experience with observability and unit/integration testing
- Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (accent acceptable if understandable).
- Nice to have: experience with web scraping/data mining
- Less important: front-end skills like HTML/javascript/jQuery/react
Andres is a highly qualified Colombian professional for the position we were looking to fill. Here's a summary of his career history.
What was the candidate's background?
Andres is an exceptional candidate for the position, bringing extensive experience in Python development and a strong proficiency in the Django framework. In his recent role at a US software development company, he successfully implemented Python projects for trading bots and backtesting strategies, utilizing Django and Django Rest Framework while managing PostgreSQL databases. His expertise in deploying serverless architectures on AWS (Amazon Web Services) demonstrates his solid understanding of containerization concepts, which aligns perfectly with your requirements.
Additionally, Andres has hands-on experience with Linux environments and has optimized application performance, showcasing his excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. His background includes working on legacy applications, which benefits your incremental rewriting project in PHP/Laminas. With strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Andres can work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision. His blend of technical skills and experience makes him the ideal candidate for our client's team.
How did they find their last candidate?
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