Python Developer (Distributed Systems)

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Python Engineer and tackle exciting challenges in building scalable distributed systems. You'll work with massive datasets and collaborate with talented teams to drive innovation in technology. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the core technology of a rapidly growing firm. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering problems and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python experience, strong programming skills.
• Experience with distributed systems and big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize distributed systems for high throughput.
• Work with large-scale data pipelines and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Python Programming

Distributed Systems

Big Data Technologies

Concurrency

Fault Tolerance

Data Consistency

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Ray

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid or Remote within the UK)

Type: Full-time | Competitive Salary + Equity Options

We’re looking for a talented Python Engineer to join one of our premier clients based out of London. You’ll play a key role in building scalable distributed systems and working with massive datasets to power our next-generation platform.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, build, and optimise distributed systems for high throughput and low latency.
• Work with large-scale data pipelines (terabytes to petabytes).
• Collaborate closely with product and data teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Write clean, maintainable Python code and contribute to architectural decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Python programming skills (5+ years preferred).
• Deep experience with distributed systems (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Ray, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on work with big data technologies and architectures.
• Solid understanding of concurrency, fault tolerance, and data consistency.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Background in high-frequency or real-time data systems.

Why Join Us?

• Solve meaningful technical challenges with a brilliant, motivated team.
• Flexible hybrid working policy.
• Opportunity to impact the core technology of a rapidly growing company.

Apply now and help us build the future of large-scale distributed systems!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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