Senior Backend Developer

Rullion - Eon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion - Eon is seeking a Senior Backend Python Engineer to join a dynamic energy provider in the UK. The role is hybrid with one day per week in London, full-time at 37 hours per week, initial six-month contract with potential extension.

You will build backend services using Python on AWS, adopting a server-less-first design within an agile team, and collaborating with product designers, data, frontend, platform, and security teams to deliver scalable cloud applications.

Qualifications

• Senior backend developer with proven hands-on experience.
• Strong Python proficiency on backend systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Git version control and collaboration practices.
• Familiar with TDD and pair programming.
• Comfort working in an agile team and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend backend services in Python on AWS.
• Contribute to full-stack cloud apps in a hybrid, agile environment.
• Design, test, and deploy new features and experiments.
• Participate in code reviews and pair programming.
• Work with Product, Data, Front-end, Platform, and Security teams.
• Tackle large-scale data processing challenges.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

Git

TDD

Pair programming

Cloud services (AWS)

Tools

AWS

Job description

Join a dynamic energy provider dedicated to sustainable solutions in the UK. We seek enthusiastic and resourceful Backend Python Engineers at senior levels who are passionate about crafting exceptional products.

Initially it will be a six-month contract but there is potential for it to be extended. The role is Hybrid, with one day a week being based in their London. It is a full-time role, 37 hours per week.

Accountabilities:

• Playing a pivotal role in the backend engineering team, you will help to build full-stack cloud apps.
• You’ll be using Python and AWS Cloud services on the backend.
• Adopt a Server-less first approach to application design, collaborating within an agile team alongside other backend engineers and product designers.
• Strategize, develop, test, and deploy new features and experiments.
• Engage in collaborative coding practices such as pair programming and code reviews within the team.
• Contribute to resolving the complexities inherent in large-scale systems and extensive datasets.
• Foster close collaboration with our Product, Data, Front-end, Platform, and Security teams.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise as a Senior Backend Developer.
• Proficiency in Python as your primary language
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Proficiency in version control tools like Git.
• Sound understanding of development best practices including pair programming and TDD.
• Eagerness to engage with emerging technologies and collaborate with the team in designing solutions from inception, facilitated by effective communication skills that promote teamwork.
• Strong abilities in software design, problem-solving, and debugging.
• Enthusiasm for continuous code improvement and learning from peers.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.