Title: wxPython GUI Developer
Reports to: Lead Developer
Company: Arts Alliance Media
Geographic Location: London, UK
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly talented Python/wxPython
developer to implement the point of sale user interface for a box
office management system. The application to be developed will:
- Use a touch-screen interface
- Interface with various hardware including card reader, barcode
scanner, serial pole display, electronic scale, and ticket printer
- Communicate with an application server via XML over HTTP
We are particularly interested in candidates who have previously
developed POS software, or who have delivered commercial software
using Python/wxPython. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge
and experience with web development and/or MS SQL Server, and will be
able to assist in the development of other components including the
application server and web-based back office interface. The ideal
candidate will also have an interest in the cinema, especially
independent film.
Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other
engineering discipline
Required skills:
- Solid experience (2+ years) developing in Python, including 2.2+
- Demonstrated ability to create significant GUI applications
using wxPython
- Object oriented design and programming
- XML technologies including DOM, SAX, XPath, and XSL
- Strong analytical skills and computer science theory (CS degree
preferred)
- Networking technologies including HTTP and TCP/IP
- Knowledge of Win32 API and COM
- Experience interfacing with serial hardware devices
- Experience using revision control systems (preferably Visual
SourceSafe)
Desired skills:
- Experience developing point of sale (POS) applications
- Knowledge and experience with CGI, ASP, or other web
development technologies.
- Knowledge and experience with MS SQL Server and general
transaction processing theory
- Knowledge and experience in other languages such as Visual
Basic, C, C++, Java
- Experience using and programming on Linux
- Experience with XP software development methodology
Terms: Contract to permanent. Rate negotiable.
About Arts Alliance Media:
Arts Alliance Media has investments in, and is developing technology
for, the film entertainment industry. The company is a division of
Arts Alliance, (www.artsalliance.com) a venture capital organisation
focused on investments in media and entertainment,
technology-enabled services and advanced technologies.
Please forward CV and salary history to:
Kevin T. Manley
Arts Alliance Media
60 Sloane Avenue
London SW3 3DD
United Kingdom
e: devjobs@artsalliance.co.uk