Software Developer – Analytics Platform

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading US-based technology company as a Senior Software Developer, where you'll design and build scalable software systems for a large-scale analytics platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a data-driven environment, directly impacting enterprise-level analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex backend issues, and mentor junior engineers while exploring cutting-edge technologies. If you're passionate about driving innovation and efficiency, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang is essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable software systems.
• Optimising existing codebases for performance and maintainability.
• Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Backend Software Development

Python

Golang

Technical Mentorship

Troubleshooting

Performance Optimization

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Apache Spark

Ray.io

FastAPI

Pandas

Polars

Kubernetes

Docker Swarm

GCP

Job description

Salt is proud to be partnered with a leading US-based technology company on the lookout for a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. You’ll be contributing to a large-scale analytics platform, building tailored SLA reporting solutions for one of their high-profile clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, data-driven environment where your code will directly impact enterprise-level analytics and reporting capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and building scalable and resilient software systems within a modern analytics platform.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and refine new features.
• Optimising existing codebases for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex backend issues.
• Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and promoting best practices.
• Exploring and integrating emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

Must-Have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Strong hands-on experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Apache Spark, Ray.io, or Daft (getdaft.io).
• Knowledge of FastAPI, Pandas, Polars, or other data tools.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and GCP (Google Cloud Platform).

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2505-353433

Salary:

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 02/06/2025

Job Industries: Software Engineering

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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