Senior Developer (Python)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthtech organization is seeking a Senior Developer passionate about technology and user experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge platform that supports the development of new treatments. Collaborate with a diverse team of skilled developers, focusing on building and improving the software system while contributing to the organization's technical vision. With a remote-first approach and occasional on-site meetings, this position allows for flexibility and growth in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and quality work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in coding with practical knowledge of software development practices.
• Experience with collaboration tools and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain essential features and data structures.
• Investigate, integrate, and deploy new tools and technologies.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Docker

Continuous Integration

Relational Databases

Statistical Tools

Tools

Django

SQLite

Collaboration Tools

Job description

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to £65,000 | Remote with occasional on-site visits

The Headlines

We’re excited to be working with this impressive third sector healthtech organisation that is delivering innovative technology solutions to support the research and development of new treatments. Achieving national recognition for their work, and with significant funding behind them, they are continuing to grow their engineering function and are looking for Senior Developers, with a background in software development using Python, supplemented with experience in either UI development using JS or infrastructure engineering/operations using products such as Docker.

Working closely with other highly skilled Developers, you will design, implement, and maintain essential features, data structures, and protocols to the core platform. The platform has a distributed architecture, is based on a Docker-based execution environment, and has been implemented using Python, Django, Docker, and SQLite.

Our client operates a remote-first working arrangement, and applications from all locations within the UK are welcome. There will be times when the team comes together in person (average of once a quarter), typically in the South East of England.

About the Opportunity

Working collaboratively as part of a diverse team of technically strong Developers, you will focus on building the software system and improving the quality of user experience by writing documentation and tooling. The platform is ever-evolving and growing, with a significant product roadmap ahead, giving you an opportunity to play an active role in achieving the organisation’s technical vision.

In addition to designing and building new functionality and thoughtful user interfaces, you’ll actively contribute to the operation and support of the components your team is responsible for.

You’ll investigate, integrate, and deploy new tools and technologies that benefit the core system, always considering how technology can improve the platform and deliver value.

Although part of a team, you’ll work independently, owning your work stack and administrative duties, which may include some small-scale project management tasks.

The team values continuous improvement, and there will be opportunities for you to contribute ideas on improving systems and processes.

About You

You’ll bring a proven track record in coding, with practical knowledge of collaboration tools and software development practices. You should have strong core skills in Python and relational databases, backed by:

• Empathy when dealing with users and enjoyment in helping others be productive.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on engineering skills.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as distributed version control, code review, and continuous integration.
• Responsibility for handling complex coding and engineering tasks.
• Experience engaging with cultural and operational changes to build a product suite.
• A curiosity to learn new skills and apply them for the benefit of your team and product.
• A commitment to quality, rigorously testing your code and taking pride in shipping high-quality work.
• A mindset of 'leave it better than you found it,' actively improving code even if you didn't originally write it.

Any experience with statistical or data processing, data science tools, and frameworks would be advantageous.

Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and work closely with our clients to support this.

If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know. Your needs will be treated confidentially and respectfully.

We aim to eliminate biases and evaluate all candidates based on skills, qualifications, and potential contributions.

If you have feedback on how we can improve our process, please reach out.