Senior Python Software Developer

Our client are a medium sized engineering consultancy looking for a team lead specialising in Python.

You will be leading  a small team of 3-4 Software Developers.

Working Patterns: This role is flexible with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods.

• Full stack development with Python.
• Design, implement and maintain REST APIs.
• Build automated, containerised applications using Docker.
• Deploy, operate and optimise services on.
• Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews.
• Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient.
• Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation.
• Lead and develop a small team of developers.

• Experience in a senior/leadership software development role.
• Strong Python skills.
• REST API design and implementation experience OR similar.
• Experience or understanding ofDocker.
• Practical AWS experience: provisioning, deploying and operating services. Familiarity with one or more of ECS, EKS, Lambda, EC2 and RDS.
• CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins).
• Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing.

• 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).
• Company Car Scheme.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Training Package/Budget.
• Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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