Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Verisk Analytics; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company in the UK is seeking a Senior Python/Django developer to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions for a client-facing web application, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, and improving code quality. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Python, Django, and web security best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing commercial applications in Python.
• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in Django and Django Rest Framework.
• Good understanding of frontend web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work in an agile team to deliver user-focused improvements.
• Communicate effectively with team members on technical projects.
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code.

Skills

Python development

Django

Rest APIs

SQL

Agile practices

Web Security best practices

Asynchronous processing

git

Job description

Overview

Verisk Maplecroft are looking for a Senior Python/Django developer who is passionate about delivering high quality software solutions and embraces the challenges presented by the ever-changing landscape of web development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working primarily on our client facing web application (GRiD) and will be involved in all areas of the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Working in an agile team and assisting in requirements gathering, refinement, and delivery of user-focused improvements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members on technical projects
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable well-tested code that meets user requirements
• Peer review other developers' work in a thorough and constructive manner
• Work collaboratively with other Developers, Project Owners, UX, designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
• Look for and drive opportunities to improve code quality, development processes, and team satisfaction

Qualifications

• A proven track record of developing commercial applications in Python, following industry standards for code quality and security.
• Expert knowledge and extensive experience of developing in Django and the Django Rest Framework
• Industry experience with building web applications, common design patterns and underlying architectures
• Experience of asynchronous processing and message queues
• Industry experience in working with Agile software development practices
• Very knowledgeable in Rest APIs, both in authoring and consuming
• Good level of experience in SQL and database interaction
• Knowledge and experience in applying Web Security best practices
• Good understanding of git and working collaboratively on team-level code base
• An understanding of frontend web technologies and how web browsers behave and perform.