Python Developer

Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global seeks a Python Developer to join its established development team, shaping APIs and services for Global Player and radio sites used by millions monthly.

You will build scalable web services, collaborate on editorial systems, and contribute to frontend-backend integration with devices like Alexa and Google Home.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial development experience using Python.
• Solid grasp of OOP and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git and CI practices.
• Experience with relational databases and ORM frameworks.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests; TDD mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop web services powering Global Player and public radio sites.
• Build APIs and tools for mobile apps and connected devices.
• Maintain internal editorial and content systems for public products.

Skills

Python

OOP fundamentals

RESTful APIs

Git

Unit testing

Test-driven development

Relational databases

ORM frameworks

Continuous Integration

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

GraphQL

AsyncIO

Agile practices

Tools

Django

Sanic

Litestar

GraphQL

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Job description

Accepting Applications Until 16 October 2026

Job Description

Python Developer

Your Role: Python Developer

We’re looking for a talented and adaptable Python Developer to join our established development team, working on high-impact digital products used by over 30 million people each month. You’ll help build and scale the APIs, web services, and internal systems that power Global Player, our public-facing radio websites, and a wide range of connected platforms. This is a hands‑on role for someone passionate about clean code, collaboration, and continuously learning new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be working on web services that drive Global Player and our public-facing radio websites. You’ll be working on a suite of digital products that attracts over 30 million unique visitors a month!
• APIs and tools that drive our mobile apps, and other devices such as Alexa and Google Home.
• Internal editorial and content systems that feed all our public-facing products.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: Getting to work on some outstanding products that get used by over 30 million people.

Own It: Be a multi-skilled developer who is happy to step out of their comfort zone and learn new technologies.

Keep it Simple: Work in a team that is a fun, creative and satisfying place for developers to work.

Better Together: Work in a team where we believe in code reviews, paired programming, continuous integration, hack time and investing in developers to make them better.

What Success Looks Like

In the first few months, you’ll have:

• Contributed to delivering phenomenal solutions for delivering the latest innovations to our digital products.
• Proven a collaborative approach to delivering solutions.
• Shown passion to learn new things and to share knowledge with others.
• Followed sound architectural and software engineering principles in your solutions.

What You Will Need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

• A multi-skilled developer who is happy to step out of their comfort zone and learn new technologies.
• Strong commercial development experience using Python.
• A strong grasp of OOP fundamentals and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with VCS, preferably Git.
• Experience working in a sociable, cross-functional team.
• A dedication to testing – experience of writing and maintaining unit tests; mocking frameworks and an enthusiasm for test-driven development.
• Experience working with relational database systems and ORM frameworks.
• Understanding the importance of Continuous Integration.

Bonus points if you tick any of the following boxes...

• Experience working with Django, Sanic or Litestar.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with asyncio.
• Experience with modern Python typing and tooling.
• Experience scaling web systems to cope with millions of users.
• Experience of agile practices.
• Experience with using Docker in your development process.
• Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, OpenSearch or other Lucene-based search servers.