Senior Python developer

Interested in applying your development skills to help in this and future pandemics?

We are a non-profit organization looking for a Volunteer Senior Python Developer to join our team and help us develop our product for the global good. We are developing a new, flexible, sophisticated but easy-to-use object-oriented holistic framework for modeling infectious disease risk, transmission & spread, along with a web app. We have a >30,000 line Python code base with many unit tests, but we have a backlog of QA & tests that are needed. Going forward, you will be essential in keeping our Test-Driven Development (TDD) on track. We have multiple areas in which QA is needed, and you may specialize in one or more of those:

• Mathematical/Numerical Modeling & Statistical Methods for Public Health/Epidemiology
• Machine Learning / Probabilistic Programming
• Web User Interface & API
• Database & Data processing
• Framework Core classes
• API Security

Responsibilities

You will apply your expertise in Python to improve upon our code:

• Reviewing implementation & test code & documentation
• Refactoring existing code (potentially)
• Testing: Automated (writing, verifying & running unit & integration tests) & Manual
• Assuring good test coverage
• Writing/Updating code documentation
• Coordinating with others
• Documenting issues clearly

Requirements

Experience as a Senior Python Developer

Strong knowledge of Python (versions 3.8-3.10), including most language features, such as:

• MetaClasses
• Decorators (all types) & Context Managers
• Proxy Classes
• Generators (including Asynchronous)
• Multithreading & multiprocessing
• Standard library, especially unittest

Know how to write a Mock

Proficient with Git

Knowledge of Torch or NumPy and numerical modeling & analysis

Data Science and/or User Interface (UI) development/testing experience preferred,

including UI testing with selenium

Pyro or other probabilistic programming language (PPL) knowledge a plus

Public health, epidemiology, medical or statistics & scientific knowledge (strongly preferred)

Database development experience preferred

Knowledge of reStructuredText and SymPy preferred

Familiarity with Docker a plus

Ability to follow a high-paced Agile, test-driven development process, working on a small team

Adaptable/Fleixble

Reliable

Team spirit

Good problem-solving skills

Willingness to be involved in and commit to a volunteer assignment

Important: To remain under consideration for this role, you must submit your resume and complete your application through the link below. Applications received only through Idealist or email will not be considered.

https://join.pandemonium.dev/

We look forward to connecting with you!