Python Engineer

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Job Title: Python Engineer - Perm

Location: Warwick, Castle Donnington, Cardiff or Bristol - Hybrid (Once a month)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Are you a passionate Python Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges in a dynamic environment? Join our client, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence! We're on the lookout for a skilled individual to help design and deploy scalable, high-performance software that drives our long-term operational and business goals.

What You'll Do:

• Design & Deploy: Create robust software solutions tailored for scalability and efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze and enhance the performance of large-scale distributed platforms, ensuring continuous uptime.
• Automation Solutions: Develop automation for configuration management and deployment, streamlining operations and minimizing manual tasks.
• Security Protocols: Implement and maintain security measures that comply with industry regulations, focusing on data encryption and vulnerability management.
• Issue Resolution: Lead the charge in resolving platform outages, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing preventive strategies.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, IT) to troubleshoot issues and enhance system performance.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze current system capacities and prepare for future growth to accommodate increased loads.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system configurations and procedures for knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and integrate relevant advancements into our infrastructure.
• Support Partners: Collaborate proactively with 3rd party application developers to ensure quality deliverables.
• Agile Champion: Promote Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) within the team, guiding peers and stakeholders.

What You Bring:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies, and automation tools. Proficient in Python and other Scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell).
• Development Practices: Experience in test-driven and behavior-driven development methodologies.
• System Understanding: Deep understanding of distributed systems, network architectures, and resource management.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and apply effective solutions promptly.
• Security Frameworks: Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR) and best practices for large-scale infrastructure security.
• Monitoring Tools: Proficiency with tools like Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience: 3-5 years in a software engineering role focused on managing and scaling systems in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a vibrant team that values creativity and innovation.
• Career Growth: Take ownership of your professional development and career progression.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.