Senior Python Developer

Overview

Software Engineering, Back-end Development

Design, build and scale the backend of a product being used to disrupt and innovate within the telecommunications market.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team forward with technical leadership and Python expertise.
• Be agnostic with frameworks, selecting the most appropriate one to solve the problem.
• Operate in a Kafka-dominated environment with RabbitMQ and ZeroMQ in play.
• Work with private cloud, on-premises, and bare-metal Kubernetes deployments.
• Own autonomy around technical decision making and grow into a lead engineering position.
• Set strategy, drive architecture, and maintain documentation to a high standard.
• Mentor and upskill colleagues; provide guidance to ensure overall team success.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a startup context with opportunities to tackle diverse challenges.
• Participate in regular in-person collaboration (at least 3 times per week in the central London office).
• Be aware the company is exploring advanced technologies including blockchain and crypto-based compensation.
• Confidential information is available by contact for more details; no CV is required at initial outreach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend software engineering with Python.
• Comfort with multiple frameworks and the ability to switch between them as needed.
• Experience with distributed messaging and streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ).
• Strong understanding of cloud and virtualization technologies, including private cloud, on-prem, bare metal, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to make autonomous technical decisions and communicate them effectively.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills in a cross-functional startup environment.

Role Details

• Permanent
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Location: North West
• Note: The company encourages in-person collaboration in their central London office, with startup-scale opportunities and crypto-related compensation components mentioned in context.