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We run a mobile phone recycling comparison site Compare and Recycle – one of the biggest and best in the industry. Our platform allows customers to get the most value out of their old mobile phones and provide all the information they need to make the process as easy as possible.

As part of a growing team you will soon be making a significant impact to our output in a relaxed but highly skilled environment with the opportunity to learn and grow with the company. We never stop looking to improve and want to make our product as good as it can be. We look to innovate whenever possible and encourage new ideas and solutions.

The role

You'll be joining our talented development team working to improve our backend APIs primarily written in Python. The exact projects you will be working on are based on what you would like to try.

What you'll be doing

1. Taking concepts and turning them into high quality user experiences
2. Improving and optimising both user-facing and backend systems
3. Producing great code and a product you can be proud of
4. Reviewing other team members' code

About You / Key skills

1. 2-5 years experience
2. Solid understanding of fundamental web technologies
3. Familiarity with RESTful services and APIs
4. Understanding of version control tools such as Git
5. Knowledge of SQL databases such as Postgres
6. Ability to work independently, identifying and solving issues

Other skills we'd love

1. Python
2. Docker, Kubernetes and GCP
3. Knowledge of Linux

What we can offer you

We work 09:00-17:00 GMT Monday to Friday with an hour lunch break.

1. A competitive salary with discretionary 13th month bonus
2. 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
3. The chance to visit relevant conferences and exhibitions (domestic and overseas)