Python Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health care

Pension plan

Access to training resources

Discounts within Tata network

Sponsor: London Marathon

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Belfast, UK, is seeking a Python Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices. The role focuses on clean coding practices, automated testing, and secure deployments in a regulated environment. Candidates should have strong Python skills and experience with REST APIs and Docker. The firm offers a competitive salary, health care, and wellness initiatives, while embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development and RESTful API design.
• Strong understanding of secure deployments and operational excellence.
• Hands-on testing with pytest or similar.
• Experience containerizing apps with Docker.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and microservices.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs according to coding standards.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams and troubleshoot production issues.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy via CI/CD pipelines.
• Instrument services with logging, metrics, and monitoring for observability.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices.

Skills

Strong programming experience in Python

Experience developing and consuming REST APIs

Knowledge of automated testing frameworks

Hands-on experience with Docker

Proficiency with Git

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Role: Python Engineer

Location: Belfast, UK

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

As a Python Engineer, you will be key member for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend services and microservices that power enterprise applications. The role emphasizes clean code, automated testing, secure deployments, and operational excellence within a regulated BFSI environment.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and microservices.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs following coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy via CI/CD pipelines.
• Instrument services with logging, metrics, and monitoring for observability.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and standards.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Strong programming experience in Python (or a relevant backend technology stack).
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

Good to have

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with observability tools for logs and metrics

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at [e-mail] if you would like to opt in.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / [phone] to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Application Process

• Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - [e-mail]
• Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
• Karat Assessment: The Level 1 cleared candidate as to go through the karat assessment.
• Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
• HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

Beware of Fraudulent offers

This is to notify you that TCS does not ask for any sort of payment or security deposit from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. The firm never sends out job offers from free internet email services like Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and so on. TCS has not authorised any third-party company to collect money on their behalf. As a vigilant job seeker, beware of fraudulent recruitment activity and protect your interests! You can write to [e-mail] to report any fraudulent activity.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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