What’s the most in-demand programming language of 2017?
Apparently, that’s an easier question to ask than answer. Forbes ranked Python as number one, Coding Dojo ranked SQL as the top dog, Stackify said JavaScript was the most popular based on GitHub numbers this year, and New Relic named Java the leading language last year.
Regardless of its exact ranking, one thing is consistent: Python is always among the top five. The language — named after the TV show Monty Python’s Flying Circus — continues to cement its position as a top prereq for developer jobs in Austin.
Today, we're tipping our hats to five companies looking for Python pros now.
Athenahealth provides hospitals and ambulatory clients with cloud-based electronic health records services that include revenue cycle management and medical billing, patient engagement, care coordination and population health management. The company has seven offices including its headquarters in Massachusetts and a local office at the old power plant building.
Open jobs: Austin Software Referral - All Levels; Lead Member Technical Staff-EDI Services; Senior Member Technical Staff-EDI Services; Security Software Engineer
Who they're looking for: Team players with previous engineering experience preferably in an agile, fast work environment.
Ihiji’s platform helps IoT integrators remotely manage and monitor all of their clients’ connected devices from one place. Users can identify every device on their network, securely access them at any time and receive alerts on specific devices when device statuses change.
Open jobs: Backend Web Developer - Python/Flask; Full Stack Web Application Developer
Who they're looking for: Code slayers ready to contribute to Ihiji’s recently released product, ServiceManager. Candidates should have three or more years writing Python and a sense of humor — even if that means you laugh at bad jokes.
Supporting oil and gas companies, RunTitle’s marketplace houses a database of net mineral ownership data to assist in land purchases. The data comes from RunTitle’s network of operators that includes individual mine#ACTral owners and corporations, independent landmen and mineral buyers.
Open job: Full-Stack Developer
Who they're looking for: Someone unafraid to offer domain knowledge and recommendations to help determine how and what gets built. Applicants must be comfortable operating in the fast lane.
Signpost’s virtual marketing assistant, Mia, spends all of “her” time identifying online prospecting and customer retention opportunities for small businesses. By automatically requesting customers for reviews and sending data-driven, tailored messages via e-mail campaigns, Mia’s efforts help clients gain stronger review ratings while increasing revenue.
Open job: Senior Software Engineer
Who they're looking for: Someone who doesn’t trust the code without adequate testing and who can easily and clearly articulate tech concepts. Candidates must appreciate agility and pragmatism in software development.
Through machine learning and revenue management techniques, BlackLocus develops automatic pricing, assortment and product info tools. Home Depot acquired the company in 2012, but they continue to operate autonomously as an innovation lab.
Open job: Sr Software Engineer
Who they're looking for: Respected, senior-level coders with communication skills that mirror their superior programming abilities. Bonus if you have cool projects in your public GitHub.
