Senior Python Web Engineer

Kin + Carta; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in London is looking for a Senior Python Web Engineer to join their team. You will work on developing custom solutions using Django and Django REST frameworks, collaborating closely with clients and team members. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience in web development with Python and a strong understanding of coding standards. This full-time position offers competitive compensation along with benefits including premium health insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Premium health insurance

Vacation Plan

Mental Health Support Program

Training policy for technical skills

Access to e-learning platforms

Annual team building events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in web development with Python.
• Excellent knowledge of coding standards for Python.
• 2+ years of experience with Django and Django REST.
• Good knowledge in Git, and experience with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and project managers on custom projects.
• Engage in all project phases including analysis, coding, and support.
• Contribute to a motivated team atmosphere.

Skills

Web development with Python

Django

Django REST

Relational databases

Git

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Python Web Engineer. We are in search of an experienced web engineer who demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs and possesses the expertise to architect and implement optimal solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a highly motivated team, leveraging industry best practices with Django and Django REST web frameworks.

What you can expect

• Work on custom projects for clients, sometimes very closely with their team
• Keep a healthy communication with your project manager and client
• Take active part in all project stages – analysis, estimation, documentation, coding, bug fixing and support
• Learn from your colleagues and teach them what you know

The type of person we’d like to meet:

• 4+ years of experience in web development with Python
• Excellent knowledge of coding standards for Python
• 2+ years of experience with Django and Django REST in client-facing projects
• Understanding of the reasoning behind coding practices, rather than just the mechanics - being able to answer the question "why" alongside the "how"
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL)
• Good knowledge in Git
• Experience with writing tests and documentation
• Experience with projects using Agile methodologies
• Good command of English (reading, writing, speaking)

Nice to have:

• Knowledge in OOP and design patterns
• Experience with asynchronous tasks
• Experience with asynchronous communication
• Experience with non-relational databases
• Experience with files manipulation (CSV, XML, XSLT, JSON, Markdown)
• Experience with another language / web framework
• Good knowledge and experience working in Linux OS environment
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or other related fields and/or demonstrated capability through previous experience.

What we offer

• This is a full-time position that comes with an attractive compensation;
• Premium health insurance that guarantees fast access to contracted health services in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia;
• Vacation Plan;
• Mental Health Support Program;
• Great opportunity for career development;
• Training policy for technical and other skills-related events, courses, and certifications;
• Performance Policy that paves the roadmap for personal career development;
• Access to e-learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, etc;
• Refreshments at our offices;
• The annual team building that gathers together the offices from Prishtina, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, and Skopje.

The interview process at Kin + Carta

Here’s what to expect from the interview process at Kin + Carta:

Intro Call with the Talent Team (30 mins) – If your skills and experience match the role requirements, our Talent team will contact you to arrange a Zoom call. The aim of this call is to get to know you and for you to find out more about Kin + Carta. After this call, if we feel like you are a good match for the role, you’ll be invited to a First-stage interview.

First-Stage Interview (90 minutes) - This will be a Q&A-style interview lasting around 90 minutes. Apart from the conversational format, there'll also be a few tasks to assess your critical thinking and problem-solving. These tasks aim to understand your skills, experience, and motivations. You can also use this interview to ask us questions and learn more about us!

Making a Decision - Following the interview process, our hiring team will get together to discuss feedback and make a final decision. We aim to get back to you as soon as we possibly can!

Our average recruitment process takes around three to four weeks. You will be assigned a dedicated member of our Talent team to support you throughout the process.

We will always do our best to accommodate any reasonable adjustment requests. Please just let us know how we can make the interview process more accessible for you.