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Posted December-23-2011
Engineer System Data Analysis and Modeling (m/f) in Freiburg, Germany
The Company
Soitec is an international company, a world leader in developing and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials at the frontier of the most exciting energy and electronics challenges. In the solar market, Soitec is a leading manufacturer and supplier of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power plant systems based on its highly efficient Concentrix technology. The technology uses Fresnel lenses to concentrate and focus the sunlight onto multi-junction solar cells, and it delivers world-leading efficiencies and superior performance for utility-scale power plants in sunny regions.
Function
The Engineer System Data Analysis and Modeling is a member of the data analysis team. He processes mainly electrical and meteorological data to ensure a continuous performance reporting of Soitecs power plants. He develops new analysis methods on both internal and external request and he implements them in the Python programming language. He summarizes the results and presents also complicated relationships in a simple and clear way.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular performance analysis of Soitecs power plants
- Develop new analysis methods and implement their automated execution using Python
- Support system & module R&D, sales and management by providing responses for internal / external data requests Qualifications/Profile
- Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent
- Good knowledge of mathematics and statistics (e.g. hypothesis testing)
- Good understanding of basic physical relationships (e.g. power, energy, photovoltaics, electricity)
- Good programming skills (Python a plus), good knowledge of Linux a plus
- Willingness to learn new tools and concepts in a self-directed way
- Capability to break down complex problems into manageable units
- Experience in analyzing time series, working with physical quantities
- Ability to summarize results concisely (e.g. plots, reports)
Contract
- Full-time, starting immediately, located in Freiburg, Germany
- We offer a challenging position in a dynamic and innovative company
Contact
Please contact Tobias Gerstmaier (tobias.gerstmaier@soitec.com / Tel. +49 (0) 761 214 108 42) for further information.
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Posted September-30-2011
Python Backend Engineer in Stockholm
The Company
Based in Stockholm in Sweden.
Ourclient is an award-winning music service offering a legal and superior quality alternative to music piracy. Our client provides instant access to whatevermusic you want, whenever and wherever you want it, through a simple, clean and quick to use platform via an ad-supported, free-to-the-user service and a paid subscription service.
Job Description
We are currently looking for multiple backend engineers with experience in Python, C++ and scalability. All roles are based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Requirements
- Proven Python, Java, C++ and scalability experience.
- Hacking on backend software components.
- Assuming ownership over certain components and continuously working to improve them.
- Being proactive and constantly paying attention to the scalability, performance and availability of our systems.
- Experience of working on very large system with many millions of users.
- You either have, or wish to acquire, extensive experience of development in Unix-like systems such as GNU/Linux
As a backend developer you will create, develop and maintain these systems. You will be working with a team of dedicated and passionate computer experts. Availability, scalability and code quality are our prime concerns. While some of us have fancy degrees (MSc, PhD), this is definitely not a requirement.
Contact Info
Posted February-25-2011
Open ERP - Magento Connector for ToolPart Team LLC (Szeged, Hungary)
Job Description
ToolPart Team LLC would like to extend the Open ERP - Magento connector by adding support for the product_variant_multi module. Open ERP is a Python based modular ERP framework that has a nice and intelligent connector (called magentoerpconnect) to Magento, a PHP-based webshop engine. Unfortunately, this connector lacks support for Open ERP's product_variant_multi module. The task is to implement extend the modules (both on the Open ERP and the Magento sides) to be compatible with product_variant_multi. This is a request for quotations for this project.
Requirements
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Open ERP module development
- Experience with Magento (PHP)
About the Company
ToolPart Team LLC is the leading Hungarian implementor of Open ERP.
Contact Info
Posted February-15-2011
Python Job at Audio Company in Sofia, Bulgaria
The Company
Antelope Audio designs, manufactures and markets professional digital audio equipment. The company has been steadily growing and at this point we are looking for an experienced developer to join our R&D team working on the new generation of advanced digital audio hardware. Our clients include Warner Brothers, Universal Audio, Sony Music and stars like Celine Dion, Paul McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
To learn more about the company please visit: http://www.AntelopeAudio.com
Job Description
A suitable candidate must have:
- A university degree in Computer Science, Electronics or similar.
- 1+ years of Python experience or equivalent (PHP, JavaScript, C# also OK)
- Interest in GUI programing.
- Familiarity with design patterns and version control systems.
- Basic understanding of digital electronics is desirable.
Projects include:
- Cross-platform GUI (Win, OS X, Linux) based on pyQt
- Web-based distributed firmware update client
- Embedded touchscreen system with Linux
NOTE: If you do not know Python but have experience in other scripting languages (Perl, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby etc) we will be happy to train you in Python.
The company offers interesting, challenging projects, great working environment and outstanding compensation. You will have the freedom to determine the design structure and the implementation of your code. You will have the satisfaction of seeing your code being used by musicians, artists and music lovers worldwide.
Contact
To apply, please email your CV to HR@AntelopeAudio.com Please put PY + your name in the subject.
All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Posted January-20-2011
Multiple Python vacancies in Zurich
The Company
Our client is a young and innovative start-up: an award-winning, web-based software company based in the Greater Zurich area. Due to the success of the company and the following expansion plans, they are currently looking for top individuals to join the dynamic team in their fast-paced work in a Python/SCRUM environment. Attractive compensation plans, including equity, are in place to attract the best of breed. Are you one of them?
Multiple vacancies: Senior Software Engineers (Python, Synchronization, Web), User Interaction Designer, Sales Manager / Technical Pre-sales (permanent, no telecommuting)
Our client is a team of passionate geeks and entrepreneurs who are out there to create top innovative applications to make peoples information management fluid.
If you are a person who goes beyond innovation, and likes to create and excel with your pre-acquired skills, then we would definitely like to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team with a rapidly growing company in the heart of Switzerland. All team players are expected to rapidly grow into larger responsibility roles: this as our client moves into the entire application range from the desktop, to the web and mobile.
You will be working in a start-up setting, and will receive a share of the future success of the platform you help building.
Job Description
Depending on the detailed position, the successful applicant will ideally bring a selection of the following experience and expertise:
Experience
- Experience in Web Project Management with proven results in agile development methodologies (SCRUM preferred)
- Previous technical sales experience and pre-sales knowledge (for the Tech sales management)
- Beyond experienced in Python Web programming language
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in programming, technical sales etc.
- Flexible team player who gets things done through a methodological approach
- Good and easy communicator who is inspired by a start-up environment
- Technically advanced in web technologies
General
- Strong track record in taking projects through from birth to realization. Ability to deliver on a timely manner
- Talented in building consensus among stakeholders
- Sheer drive and energy to bring the company to the next level
- Permission to work in Switzerland / EU or Swiss passport
Education
- University level degree in Software Engineering or IS preferred
Languages
- Fluency in English
- Other languages, especially German, a plus but not compulsory
If you are Top Gun and feel a calling for this opportunity, I look forward hearing from you soon:
Contact
Posted January-07-2011
12like GmbH
Job Description
Skills we're looking for (the more you have the better):
- Python
- Django
- Postgresql
- MongoDB
- Caching
- Linux
You would work at the backend of the site, i.e. taking care of the core logic, the database, caching, refactorings, etc. We are a small and friendly team where everyone can and shall contribute his ideas. We also try to work in an agile way, i.e. we try to be productive without having a lot of stress.
The Company
12like GmbH (12like.com) is a young online dating startup located in Berlin Kreuzberg. We have a pipeline bursting with new features and therefore need a great and eager developer to join our team.
Contact
Interested? Then call me, 0178-8855415, or write a mail to simon@12like.com
Simon Eichenauer
Sr. Software Development Engineer
Job Description
The Sr. Software Development Engineer will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the award-winning WordStream suite of products.
Development is presently done primarily using Python on the server and Adobe Flex/HTML/AJAX as a Rich Internet Application (RIA) frontend. However, like everything in the computing industry, we're constantly evolving how we work. We're always on the lookout for newer and better technologies, and as a result, the technologies we use tomorrow are likely to be different.
This is a full-time telecommute position. The Sr. Software Development Engineer can choose to work in our Boston office, or they can choose to work from at home or from any location in the world.
What Python is used for
The Sr. Software Development Engineer will be an individual who has top-notch coding skills, and can demonstrate a aptitude to learn new technologies.
Prior experience with any specific technologies (e.g. Python or Adobe Flex) is not a requirement; we're looking for people with a history of leveraging any technology to create masterpieces.
Prior experience working on web analytics applications, search engines, content management systems or other Web publishing systems is a plus.
Please note, only candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or, a very substantial amount of related technical coursework and work experience in a related field will be considered.
Job Type and Location
Fulltime and Telecommute
The Company
WordStream Inc.
Contact
Flumotion S.A. (Barcelona, Spain)
Job Description
Activities
The Core Development Team is responsible for developing the core functionality of the streaming platform. This includes both the Free Software version of Flumotion, the streaming server software, as well as the proprietary add-on and management software that provides clustering, high availability and load balancing, and the transcoding server.
What Python is used for
Experience with software development in one or more of: multimedia systems, Linux/UNIX, Python, Twisted, Web services, distributed systems.
Job Type and Location
This is a permanent position. Offer location: Spain - Relocation to Barcelona required
The Company
Flumotion, part of the Fluendo multimedia services group, is a Spanish company with its headquarters in Barcelona
Flumotion offers an innovative streaming server and platform uniquely suited for companies who want to stream their audio and video content via Internet. Flumotion has developed a multi-format distributed streaming platform, with support for the increasingly popular royalty-free Ogg/Vorbis/Theora codecs, as well as Windows Media, MP3 and Flash formats.
This unique streaming platform has been the result of more than two and a half years of investment in R & D. In less than 8 months, Flumotion has won top Media & Entertainment companies like Antena3, RTVE, LaNetro-Zed, and CBNews.
Contact
Digital World Services AG (Basel, Switzerland)
Job Description
The position to fill is a Server and Web developer/engineer role.
Activities
You'll be required to form requirements together with customers. Define architecture and solutions to be used. Engineering and implementing the solutions.
Technologies you'll meet (and need to be proficient with)
- Languages: Python, Javascript, SQL, Java, (lisp a plus)
- Web: (X)HTML, CSS, json, HTTP, servers (apache, lighttpd, nginx)
- Database: Generally SQL (by means of SQLAlchemy), using these databases, Oracle, Postgres, Mysql
- Misc.: SQLAlchemy, Genshi, Genshi2js, WSGI, XMLRpc, Trac
What Python is used for
Python is used to bind all those technologies together and engineer music download services (web applications) from a DRM Protected platform (Adora).
Contact
Scionics Computer Innovation (Dresden, Germany)
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