As it happened with JavaScript in the past decades, in recent years Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the IT world. The number of people who are choosing to specialize in this language and become expert Python developers is increasing every day.
If you’re planning to start a career as a developer and are wondering what Python is, here’s the answer. Python is a programming language that’s frequently used to build software, automate tasks, and put together websites. Python developers are in love with Python due to its versatility. Furthermore, they always emphasize how easy it is to learn how to use it.
Both newbie developers and long-time programmers decide to use Python for a variety of reasons. Its versatility is one that has already been mentioned, but it’s the first reason developers usually give. It can be used for both web development and machine learning, for example. Moreover, it mimics natural language which makes writing code super easy and, therefore, more efficient.
Why do companies decide to hire Python developers?
When looking for Python developers jobs, you are likely to come across hundreds of offers from several countries. This is because more and more companies of all sizes are looking to hire Python developers to fulfill their need to develop user-friendly software, which only these developers can provide.
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In an era as digitized as the current one, companies are looking to modernize. To do so, they need to enhance their offer to final users. That is done through that kind of development.
Which companies opt for Python?
In Latin America, an increasing number of technology professionals choose to deepen their knowledge in Python every day. This is because, as previously mentioned, it’s a versatile and is language-freindly, and also since it’s really in demand by companies.
Not only companies are looking to hire developers to work directly in-house with their projects, but there are other firms recruiting talent to then offer it to other organizations. As outsourcing is increasing, that’s a popular practice.
Among that variety of companies can be found the following:
MercadoLibre
It’s the largest eCommerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America. Founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1999. Since its creation it hasn’t stopped growing and expanding to other countries.
This company grows in the number of workers with each passing month and is constantly looking to hire Python developers to contribute their talent to the development of new products.
BairesDev
Another Buenos Aires-based company. Founded in 2009, BairesDev grew year after year. They focus on recruiting IT talent with diverse skills, to develop all kinds of technologies. Then they offer those developments to other companies that may require them.
Not only do they hire Python developers and different types of software engineers to create software, but also provide support and testing solutions to other companies.
Tekton Labs
This software consulting and development firm was founded in 2007 in Lima, Peru.
They work with entire teams of people trained in UX and UI, in addition to having a team of more than fifty developers in their offices. They’re always looking to hire more talent since they keep expanding and working with big clients across the world.
DB1 Global Software
Brazil is known for being at the forefront of the latest technology in Latin America, as is Argentina.
DB1 was founded in São Paulo, Brazil in the early 2000s, and has more than 400 developers, including Python experts.
They are mainly dedicated to offering solutions for companies related to the financial world and also to government sectors.
What is Python used for?
Being such a versatile language, it’s used for the development of a huge number of projects. Let’s get to know them:
- Web development
Everything that’s behind a website (server-side) can be created with Python: from sending and receiving data from servers to URL routing.
- Data analysis
In the digital and technological era, data is everything. Python is very well suited to create software that allows data analysts to manage and analyze the data. By doing so, they can also create charts based on it, for example.
- Software testing
Developers have the opportunity to automate the testing of prototypes and MVPs to find any bugs and fix them as soon as possible.
There are thousands of companies looking to hire Python developers. They’re all great choices to start developing your programming skills, go for the one that appeals to you the most!
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