Python Developer (Distributed Systems)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to join their talented team in London. This role offers the chance to design and optimize scalable distributed systems while working with massive datasets. You will collaborate with product and data teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to architectural decisions. With a flexible hybrid working policy, this position allows you to impact the core technology of a rapidly growing company. If you are passionate about solving meaningful technical challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Equity options

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize distributed systems for high throughput.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Python Programming

Distributed Systems

Big Data Technologies

Concurrency

Fault Tolerance

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Ray

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

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Client:

Oliver Bernard

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

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!