Role: Python Developer

Location: Remote

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Car scheme
• Cycle scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Mental health first aid
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Trav

Role:

As a Python Developer, you will be skilled in building and maintaining easy to use web-based software and applications. You’ll be a creative coder with a track record of innovation. You will be fluent in using Python, MySQL and have experience implementing and maintaining Python Django.

You will be a motivated and self-directed individual, with excellent inter-personal skills and a breadth of software development knowledge.

This role is a full-time role primarily based remotely.

You will report into the Head of Engineering.

Responsibilities

1. Developing and maintaining web applications: Writing efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code to build and maintain online applications.
2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Working closely with other developers, designers, and product managers to create high-quality software solutions.
3. Implementing security and data protection: Ensuring the security of applications and data by implementing best practices and security measures.
4. Debugging and troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing bugs and performance issues in the codebase.
5. Writing unit tests and integration tests: Creating and maintaining tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the software.
6. Participating in code reviews: Reviewing code written by other developers and providing feedback.
7. Staying up-to-date with industry trends: Keeping up with the latest developments in Python and related technologies to ensure the use of best practices and modern tools.
8. Documenting code and processes: Writing clear and concise documentation for the codebase and development processes.
9. Knowledge sharing: Providing guidance and support to less experienced developers to help them grow and improve their skills.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• 3+ years experience in building and testing web applications using Python.
• Extensive knowledge of Python programming language.
• Knowledge of Python Flask and/or experience or writing and maintain REST APIs

• Experience in database design.
• The ability to multi-task with several ongoing system projects at any one time.
• Technically minded with an ability to translate technical issues into simple solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, being able to think outside the box to find resolutions.
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to work with competing deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• A self-learner with excellent organisation skills.
• Have an eye for detail.

Desirable

• Experience with Vue.js.
• Experience with Python Flask
• Experience with the Laravel PHP Framework.
• An understanding of CI/CD Best practices and implementation.
• Good experience of debugging skills.

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