Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Djangojobs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and maintain Python-based platforms. Responsibilities include designing software, optimizing applications, and working closely within an agile team. Candidates should have over 4 years of commercial experience in Python and a related degree. The package includes a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary company bonus (10% of basic salary)

25 days annual leave + UK public holidays

5% contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Childcare vouchers

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of solid commercial Python experience.
• Experience in migrating legacy systems.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python applications.
• Optimize applications and identify new opportunities.
• Work in an agile/scrum team.

Skills

Commercial Python experience

Teamworking

Agile/Scrum experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Linux/Unix

AWS

RabbitMQ

Redis

Job description

We require an experienced Software Engineer with strong commercial experience of Python at Pole Star, to build and maintain our core Python based platforms and services. You’ll work in a talented and interdisciplinary team, with a strong creative culture, and help us deliver high impact work. You will work closely with all facets both in our Boston and London offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and identify new opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of projects both existing and upcoming.
• Designing, building, testing and documenting software and web applications in Python
• Support formal testing and resolve test defects
• Create services and applications utilizing various programming languages
• Identify production and non-production application issues
• Work in an agile/scrum team
• Four or more years of solid commercial Python experience
• JSON, REST, SOAP and RESTful Services and API’s
• Experience working with a JIRA bug-tracker
• Linux/Unix knowledge (Redhat/CentOS/Fedora)
• Experience in migrating legacy systems and knowledge of the software development lifecycle
• A strong drive and interest to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast paced software development environment.
• Teamworking
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Desired Skills

• Web development: HTML (HTML5 & CSS) and XML/XSL
• Knowledge of Geo-Spatial technology or GeoServer
• Some database and SQL knowledge, Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, Post GIS
• Jenkins, CI integration
• RabbitMQ and Redis experience
• AWS experience

Company BenefitsCompetitive Salary + discretionary company bonus (10% of basic salary)3 x salary life assurance cover25 days annual leave + UK public holidays5% Contributory pension schemePrivate Health InsuranceDental InsuranceRefer a friend recruitment bonus schemeBusiness expensesAnnual Season Ticket Loan for your commuteSubsidised Gym MembershipChildcare VouchersEye-test VouchersCycle to Work schemeExclusive staff discount on shopping & dining at Westfield, London W12Discount online benefit portal, offering a wide range of discounts for high street retailersAbility to buy and sell holiday

Why work for Pole Star?Our technology team are highly skilled, diverse and experienced in a wide-range of technologies to build cutting edge solutions to global challenges, some of the techologies we work with are; Python, Django, GeoServer, PostGIS, Java, AWS, Vagrant.

At Pole Star, it takes a wide range of skills to develop, maintain and support the high-quality products for which we have become renowned. Each department, team and individual within the company plays a vital role in that process. From the initial idea to the development, testing and maintenance of products, through to winning the big deals and supporting the customer and our employees, everyone at Pole Star contributes to making the business a success and a great place to work.

Position: Employee

Position: Employee Work Schedule: Full-time Remote: No Relocation: Yes Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

How to Apply

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