Python Engineer (Remote)

Veeva Systems, Inc.; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a mid to senior Python engineer to join their team in transforming the life sciences industry. You will architect and develop cutting-edge web applications, working with technologies like Python, Django, and AWS. This role offers the chance to solve complex problems and take ownership of new product development in a rapidly growing organization. With a commitment to employee success and flexibility to work from home or in the office, this position is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to advance their careers while making a positive impact on customers and communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building scalable web applications.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Django or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop new web applications using Python and related technologies.
• Build and utilize REST and GraphQL APIs for application functionality.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

GraphQL

Elasticsearch

Database Management

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Celery

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming apublic benefit corporation(PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As aWork Anywherecompany, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us intransforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

Veeva Link seeks a mid to senior Python engineer who will participate in all aspects of architecting and developing new and innovative web applications. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and new product development in an established company that is rapidly growing. This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their well-established career, who is excited about search, solving complex problems, ownership, and who enjoys working with technologies like Python, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, AWS, and Frameworks like Django.

You must be based in the UK and be eligible for employment, as Veeva does not sponsor employment visa processes for this role.

What You'll Do

• Build scalable web applications utilizing open-source tools and technologies
• Build and use REST and GraphQL APIs
• Work independently while communicating progress to other team members
• Participate in the technical planning, user story/technical acceptance creation, and implementation
• Identify and solve complex problems
• Plan technical architectures that minimize or eliminate performance problems, complexity, or solution fragility

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience building scalable and reliable web applications
• Experience with Python and Django or another comparable Python web framework
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Unit test and debugging skills
• 3+ years work experience with RDBS such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Independent, self-managed, and motivated
• Good command of the English language

Nice to Have

• Experience with any of the following would be a plus: GraphQL, React, Elasticsearch, Redis, Celery, AWS (or any other Cloud provider).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

#RemoteUK

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability, and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us [e-mail].