Python Engineer (Remote)

Veeva Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid to senior Python engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will architect and develop cutting-edge web applications that enhance the speed and efficiency of life sciences companies. You will leverage your expertise in Python, Django, and various APIs to tackle complex challenges and contribute to meaningful projects. This forward-thinking organization values flexibility, allowing you to thrive in your preferred work environment, whether at home or in the office. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building scalable web applications.
• Strong skills in Python and Django or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable web applications using open-source tools.
• Develop and utilize REST and GraphQL APIs.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

GraphQL

Elasticsearch

Unit Testing

Debugging

RDBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Self-management

English Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

AWS

Redis

Celery

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Veeva Link seeks a mid to senior Python engineer who will participate in all aspects of architecting and developing new and innovative web applications. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and new product development in an established company that is rapidly growing. This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their well-established career, who is excited about search, solving complex problems, ownership, and who enjoys working with technologies like Python, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, AWS, and Frameworks like Django.

You must be based in the UK and be eligible for employment, as Veeva does not sponsor employment visa processes for this role.

What You'll Do

• Build scalable web applications utilizing open-source tools and technologies
• Build and use REST and GraphQL APIs
• Be able to work independently while communicating progress to other members of the team
• Participate in the technical planning, user story/technical acceptance creation, and implementation
• Identify and solve complex problems
• Plan technical architectures that minimize or eliminate performance problems, complexity, or solution fragility

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience building scalable and reliable web applications is required
• Experience with Python and Django or another comparable Python web framework
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Unit test and debugging skills
• 3+ years work experience with RDBS such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Independent, self-managed and motivated
• Good command of the English language

Nice to Have

• Experience with any of the following would be a plus: GraphQL, React, Elasticsearch, Redis, Celery, AWS (or any other Cloud provider).
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].