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Senior Python Developer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Software Engineer for a fully remote position with a salary range of £100k to £120k.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in building complex distributed backends, particularly in Python or be willing to switch from languages like C#, Go, or Java.
  • The role emphasizes strong knowledge of event-driven architecture, concurrent programming, and in-depth experience with Postgres or similar databases.
  • Joining a diverse team of around 150 professionals, the successful candidate will work in an innovative environment focused on fintech solutions for small businesses.
  • Applicants should be prepared to contribute significantly while collaborating with other engineers in a tech-forward setting.

Software Engineer - Fully Remote - £100k - £120k

About the Role

I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work.

With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally including developers, data scientists, and strategists who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates.

Why Join?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's at the forefront of fintech innovation.
  • Impactful Work: Help automate and simplify the tedious tasks small business owners face daily.
  • Tech-Forward: Work with the latest tech and methodologies, deploying code to production up to 750 times a month.
  • Diverse Team: Join a talented group of around 150 professionals, including software developers and data scientists.
  • Trusted by Many: Over 100,000 customers rely on this service for their banking and administrative needs.

The Tech Stack

  • Infrastructure: Google Cloud
  • Databases: Postgres (Cloud SQL, AlloyDB), MongoDB (Atlas)
  • Messaging: RabbitMQ (CloudAMQP)
  • Microservices: Kubernetes (GKE), mainly developed using modern async Python

What We're Looking For

  • Technical Skills:
  • Proven experience of building complex distributed backends in Python, or in one of the following programming languages and be ready to switch to Python: C#, C/C++, Go, Rust or Java.
  • Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
  • Strong understanding of event-driven architecture: design/implementation of event-driven systems, addressing the challenges it brings.
  • Solid concurrent programming experience.
  • In-depth experience with Postgres (or with any other database): indexing issues resolution, concurrency control, fail-over mechanics, etc.
  • Being a top individual contributor while effectively collaborating with teammates and fellow software engineers from other teams

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.