Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer (PYTHON/REACT/AWS/AZURE) - is required by fast growing and highly successful technology consultancy.

They are looking for a talented individual who will design, implement, and maintain their complex software, systems, and customer-facing digital products.

Requirements

• Design and implement systems and software to meet requirements using appropriate tools and methods.
• Promote the creation of high-quality code by commitment to practices such as test-driven development, pair programming and code review.
• Be responsible for the technical development of all stages of software creation, including testing; ensure that implementation meets security, performance, and safety requirements.
• Suggest improvements to the code base, development processes, tooling and working practices.
• Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and testing of APIs that adhere to the Open API specification

Knowledge & Skills for this job

• Able to demonstrate commercial software development experience.
• Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability.
• Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls.
• Experience applying continuous delivery, test driven development and pair programming.
• Experience of working in an agile environment and an understanding of Scrum principles in particular.
• Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch) or Azure
• Experience with creating web application UIs using ReactJS and with TypeScript

Excellent academic background with minimum 2:1 from a top tier University.

You will be working across the organisation. We are welcoming someone who sees opportunities, is proactive and energetic wanting to make a difference to the way we work and the way we support our members.

Excellent opportunity to make a huge impact and whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects

Basic salary (phone number removed) + bonus + excellent benefits

Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne (office based)