Senior Python Developer-Datasmoothie

Tiger Marketing; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm in the UK seeks a Senior Python Developer to drive backend development for their AI agent platform. The role specializes in architecture design and contributing to product innovation using AI technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive Python experience, familiarity with FastAPI, and knowledge of LLM applications. This role also involves mentoring junior developers and shaping the technical roadmap. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Income protection

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and backend development.
• Deep knowledge of AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Ability to contribute to architecture decisions and technical roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and backend development for AI agent platform.
• Design and implement new AI-powered analysis tools.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews.

Skills

Professional Python experience

Knowledge of FastAPI and async workflows

Ownership of features and leading development

Experience with AI-assisted coding tools

Understanding of LLM-powered applications

Familiarity with cloud-native systems

Exposure to survey research tools

Job description

Datasmoothie is a data analysis solution designed specifically for market researchers. They are part of the Global Data Management Tower within Ipsos and their products offer an all-in-one solutions that helps users create and manage their data pipeline automating the process to assist in handling the full breadth of data processing and analysis tasks. This is a leadership role within the team building Promptly, our revolutionary AI agent platform that is transforming market research. You will be at the forefront of innovation, shaping a product that allows researchers to analyze complex survey data instantly using natural language. As a senior Python developer, you will lead architecture and backend development, taking ownership of key features from concept to deployment. You will design and implement new AI-powered analysis tools, refine agent logic and orchestration, and drive the integration of Promptly with core Ipsos infrastructure. A key part of your role will be to shape the technical roadmap, own performance and caching optimizations, and elevate the team by guiding and supporting junior developers through mentorship and code reviews.

Essential Skills

• Professional Python experience, including deep knowledge of FastAPI and async workflows.
• Proven ability to take ownership of features, lead development, and support junior engineers.
• A genuine love for writing code, demonstrated by launching your own tools or projects.
• Comfortable leading architecture and development in a Linux-based environment.
• Strong experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) and an enthusiasm for adopting new AI technologies.
• Ability to contribute significantly to architecture decisions and the product roadmap.
• A strong understanding of LLM-powered applications, including agents, tools, and prompt engineering.
• Experience with agent frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph.
• Familiarity with cloud-native systems, especially Google Cloud Platform (Firestore, GCS).
• Exposure to survey research tools or statistical packages.
• You're not afraid of maths (bonus if you've studied stats or calculus).

Behaviours

• Analytical thinking
• Resilience, flexibility and agility
• Creative thinking
• Motivation and self-awareness
• Empathy and active listening
• Curiosity and lifelong learning
• Service orientation and customer service
• Talent Management
• Leadership and social influence

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a full-service research organization for four consecutive years . With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.