Junior Python Engineer

PetLab Co.; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet supplement company is seeking a Junior Python Engineer to join their backend Development team. The role involves developing Python microservices for AWS, collaborating with senior engineers, and contributing to a tech stack that supports a high-impact platform. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience with backend technologies and a relevant degree. This position offers a flexible working environment and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Royal London Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Generous Learning and Development Budget

Free Breakfast, Fruits and Snacks

Life Assurance

Discount Vouchers & Gym Memberships

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Give Back Day

Health Cash Benefit

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working with backend technologies.
• Demonstrable project experience utilizing Python and MySQL.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-ups and peer code reviews.
• Develop high-quality Python microservices for AWS.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement technical solutions.

Skills

Python

MySQL

AWS

Microservices

API Gateway

Education

Relevant degree (IT, Engineering)

Job description

Overview

Title: Junior Python Engineer

Location: Remote in UK

Position: Permanent

Salary: 30-35k plus bonus

About Petlab Co

PetLab Co. is the world’s fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launching in 2018, we successfully achieved a 9-figure revenue last year and have another ambitious year ahead. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 1.5 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-driven where high-performers are valued and rewarded. And it is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.

A Day In The Life…

You will be joining the backend Development team at PetLabCo, reporting into the Lead backend Engineer. You will be helping to optimising backend tech stack, working on small tech projects such as updating APIs, creating new ones, creating and implementing new features and supporting on bigger initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to grow your technical skills with hands-on experience in a modern tech stack in a super-fast paced and exciting business environment. You’ll work with a supportive team that values learning and career development and have the ability to contribute to a high-impact platform rebuild for a leading pet supplement brand.

We move and think fast so it’s important that you are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are happy to roll up your sleeves to do whatever it takes to support the team in every way possible. If that sounds exciting - we would love you to join our pack!

Your day to day will look a little bit like this…

• Participate in daily stand-ups and peer code reviews.
• Develop high-quality, tested Python microservices for AWS under guidance.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement technical solutions that meet functional needs.
• Learn and apply best practices to improve code quality and team processes.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and technical challenges to the team

What You Need…

• Relevant degree (IT, Engineering etc) or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience working with backend technologies (Python, MySQL)
• Demonstratable project experience utilizing Python and MSQL or similar
• Basic understanding of programming languages and paradigms, with a willingness to take feedback and improve
• Enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with the team.
• Pasion for Learning and to grow in a supportive environment.
• Any exposure to the following technologies is a plus: Terraform, Microservices, API Gateway, Pydantic, Alembic, Lambda, or AWS Cloud.

Our Tech Stack

• Python
• MySQL
• IAC
• API Gateway
• Lambda
• AWS

Benefits

• Private Health Care through Vitality
• Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours – We focus on results and trust people to manage their time, whether working from home, while travelling, or in the office!
• Help@Hand– Employee Assistance Programme
• Royal London Pension Scheme – We offer a workplace pension scheme with one of the UK’s leading providers of group pensions. With an employer contribution of 5%!
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave – because time with new family members is important!
• Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Generous Learning and development budget – We always want you to keep learning.
• Puppy Therapy – working in partnership with Paws in Work to provide a boost of oxytocin twice a year.
• Free breakfast, fruits and snacks – refuel and revitalise with free munchies in the office.
• Working Environment – dogs are welcome!
• Life Assurance – In the event of your death, while employed by us, your chosen beneficiaries will be provided with a tax-free lump sum equivalent of four times your basic salary.
• Discount Vouchers & Gym Memberships – get discounts at a whole range of retailers and gym memberships through our provider, WellHub.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – Employees sacrifice salary in return for a new electric car, typically saving 30-40% of costs through income and tax and national insurance.
• Give Back Day – An extra day off in the year to volunteer plus a £50 contribution to your chosen charity.
• Health Cash Benefit – We offer the bronze package with enables you to claim a certain amount of cashback when you pay for something that is health related, i.e dental

Petlab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates from all backgrounds. Come join the family and see for yourself!