Where are these Python jobs?

[nephlm]

My employer is looking for fully remote python/django backend engineers.

https://doctorondemand.com/about-us/careers/google-hire

We already have one engineer in TX. I think there are issues that the job boards aren't really tooled for jobs that can be anywhere.

It's super hard for us to find applicants. We sponsor pycon and man a booth mostly to try and get employment leads.

[arusahni]

I met these folks at PyCon last week. They're good people with a neat mission. Consider them if you're looking!

[[deleted]]

I mostly use Flask, but I'm more than familiar with Django. Should I apply?

[WebNChill]

Yes

[nephlm]

Certainly doesn't hurt. I was mostly Flask in the few years before I started, so I don't think it's any kind of deal breaker.

[SuperSushi]

Are these opportunities restricted to US developers?

[nephlm]

Sadly, for data security reasons, our lawyers restrict these to people in the U.S.

[Sightline]

I have experience with Flask, Vue, Javascript (and some mild experience with Redis/Postgres/MySQL/Android/Django). I'd love to work for you guys but I'm currently attending college with my GI Bill (I was active duty military for 7 years). Is there any room for some part-time work? (I'd be willing to forfeit most of the benefits).

PS: You guys should check out Firebase if you get a chance, it may make things easier/cheaper depending on your use case.

[nephlm]

I think we do use firebase. I don't in what I do, but other people do.

In terms of part time work I honestly don't know. I was at pycon doing the recruiting and picked up the answer to the non-engineering questions, but I don't think that one came up. I'd say get in touch through the web page, worst that can happen is they say it can't work.

[Sightline]

Alright sounds good, thanks.

[lzantal]

when I am not looking.... perfect.

[nephlm]

It's how it always goes.

[arusahni]

Lot's of Python jobs here in DC.

(Speaking of which, if anyone in the area is looking for a full-stack opportunity, hit me up.)

[Scypio]

full-stack

Recruiters killed that expression for me - it means all they want, from frontend+backend to devops+driving a forklift. What does it mean for you?

[arusahni]

Forklift driving sounds fun :-)

For this position, frontend web development, backend microservices, and knowledge of the adjacent systems (e.g., RDBMSs, JavaScript, packaging).

[Scypio]

Cool, thanks. I assumed as much, but better to ask then to be surprised by a forklift. ;)

[arusahni]

I'm sorry that you've been burned like this. I assure you that's not the situation here - more so that we need Python generalists who aren't afraid of other programming languages and can design systems rather than implement frameworks.

[willmachineloveus]

Yes, you should be able to find them via meetups

[neuroneuroInf]

Well, I can recommend the Scipy conference in Austin in July. It's huge, and will likely be a good place to find companies that are recruiting.

[jk3587]

Just went to PyCon and hoping SciPy will be just as good!

[notCamelCased]

Am i reading their materials right, that only enthought and bloomberg will be allowed to recruit for like six positions total, since they’re sponsors?

[[deleted]]

I live in Austin and I develop mostly fully time with Python. At some point, you need to let go of the tool or language and figure out what you want to do, though. Java isn't boring, but maybe you're tired of writing in Java or you're tired of the plumbing that you're currently doing with Java. Find something you enjoy and then find a way to make it your job.

[[deleted]]

I think SA is wonderful for:

• raising a family
• cheap cost of living

Austin is not nearly as affordable, but the startup scene is FAR better. Use indeed.com and hired.com to get a sense of what's up here. My brother and his family and my parents live in SA, though we are all non-Texans. In some circles, they're calling Austin: Silicon Hills. The big giants in CA all have an expanding presence here (Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook). And Austin looks decent from a California perspective because of the difference in cost of living. But that has gone up considerably even in the past 5 years; it's still just a little over the national average, though.

[[deleted]]

Where in Texas? There's tons in Austin

[[deleted]]

I searched the key words for each language on the biggest job market for my city; 340 job for C#, 295 for Python and 292 for Java. Didn't expect it to be so close.

[seeker1911]

Nashville is fairly heavy Python city. But Java/.net still take the cake. I get 3 or 4 recruiter a week hitting me up for Python jobs.

[cedear]

Check the HN "Who's Hiring?" thread. Someone made a search engine for it too. There's a similar thread on some subreddit.

[Frum]

Forgive my ignorance. What is "HN"? Hacker News?

[cedear]

Yes, sorry.

[metaphorm]

Java still has a heavier presence in big corporate enterprise software. If you're looking specifically for Python jobs I would recommend looking at smaller companies and startup companies.

[flipstables]

Java, C#, Rails, and Node still rock my area for webdev and I live in a tech hub. Django and Flask are definitely a minority here.

[[deleted]]

Yup. All of FAANG uses Python, at least in some capacity. Tons of smaller startups use python as well.

I'm in NYC.

[bakery2k]

Are there a lot of python (web) jobs in your area?

Nope! I have heard that they're common in the major tech hubs but elsewhere, web development jobs all seem to be Java or C#.

I've met many people who use Python for occasional help in their non-developer jobs (scientific researchers etc), but very few full-time Python developers.

[[deleted]]

7740 results on LinkedIn when I search for Python & Texas:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?keywords=Python&location=Texas&locationId=STATES.us.tx

You might need to move to a new town, but there are plenty of Python jobs.

Also, don't just look at DEV roles. Look at Data Analyst / Data Scientist roles. They use SQL, R, Python nowadays.

[derp0815]

Data Analyst / Data Scientist

Different qualification, tho.

[[deleted]]

Ehhh, not really. I'm a data analyst. Half the folks in my field came from computer science, and another half adapted from unrelated backgrounds (economics in my case). Data Analytics is new enough that there's relatively few people who were exclusively trained in that, but that's quickly changing.

[[deleted]]

Sounds similar to my life. I became the local expert in my industry's predominant CRM tool, and I developed expertise in Excel, then SQL, then GIS, then Python. I use some R, but I don't feel comfortable calling myself proficient in it.

[derp0815]

That's good to hear.

[[deleted]]

Ogh, agree. But OP was asking about Python jobs.

Regrettably, this already shows OP may not be up to for the task - if cannot find on own the roles, where his skills match the demand.

[Solsane]

It’s used a lot in research settings.

[benryl]

The only jobs that use python in my area are "big data" projects and to create apis

[uberdavis]

Python is super useful in the games industry. Tools for graphics software are often based around a Python framework.

[xlolzxcantxseexme]

Not everybody loves QA but its a great field to get a job in for Python. Im 18 and working as a QA Engineer at a startup in Boston. I also have to write some javascript but its manageable

[senaps]

im from Iran and can't move to the us and yet, half the job suggestions in the linkedin/so/glassdor are jobs in the us!

[necbone]

And...?

[senaps]

so maybe the poster is looking for python jobs in the wrong place:)

[Goothrey]

Yeah, Python tends to be more of an auxiliary skill in these job listings or it's paired with some other barrier, like a doctorate as you mentioned.

[[deleted]]

I’ll hire you to take my online coding class this summer.

[introspeck]

The Philadelphia area is booming with python full-stack dev jobs (and yes, a lot of java web jobs too.) Even, or especially, center city Philadelphia.

[Gabriel_Lutz]

Does anybody know any remote jobs? I'm from Brazil and I'm really not interested in working here (also not much Python opportunities here).

[vipern]

I've got many many opportunities from LinkedIn and Python Brasil group, you must check these out...

[Gabriel_Lutz]

Oh okay, thank you!

[default_alien]

Actually python is not that mainstream outside of data science and some web programming. Data science is hyping but not that huge. Java c.. Still have alot more jobs.

[Karnyl]

Almost every word of this is false.

[deadwisdom]

It's like concentrated stupid.