Senior Python Developer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning VC-backed company in Cambridge is seeking a senior software developer to enhance their core Python applications and manage product-related tasks. With hybrid working options available, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a growing team focused on sustainable pest control technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL skills required.
• Experience developing cloud-backed web applications.
• Product management mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand core Python applications.
• Define software roadmap with internal stakeholders.
• Support scaling of applications as the team expands.

Skills

Python

SQL

Product management

Cloud

Agile

Education

1st or 2:1 in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Django

AWS

CI/CD

GitHub Action

Linux

Web Application

Job description

This award-winning VC-backed company is using modern technology to tackle the huge amount of damage pesticides can do to the environment by fundamentally rethinking pest control. Their technologies are already in use on 5 continents and in industries such as agriculture, forestry and commercial real estate.

Underpinning this success is a set of core Python applications which empower and control their hardware units with smart algorithms and background processes. They are looking for a senior software developer to support and expand these applications as they tackle new challenges and scale up. As well as technical development, product management skills are key as you will be liaising with internal stakeholders to define the software roadmap.

Requirements:

• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Commercial experience developing cloud backed web applications from initial concepts through to mature and well-tested products
• Product management mindset, able to balance business needs and define software requirements
• Comfortable working in a startup environment with high levels of autonomy
• 1st or 2:1 in Computer Science or similar from a top university

Located in central Cambridge and with hybrid working options this role represents an excellent opportunity for you to have a real impact on this growing team. There are strong career development opportunities as the team expand and as an early team member you’ll shape the technical foundations.

Keywords: Python, SQL, Django, Cloud, AWS, CI/CD, GitHub Action, Agile, Linux, Web Application

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

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