Mid-Weight Python Developer

Summary

Join PetLab Co., a rapidly growing pet supplement company, as a Midweight Python Engineer. This remote UK-based permanent position involves working on a platform transformation, building backend systems using Python and microservices. You will collaborate with a team, develop scalable applications, and contribute to a positive work environment. The role offers a structured career path, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth. PetLab Co. values high-performers and provides a supportive and rewarding atmosphere for ambitious individuals.

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of experience working as an engineer on related backend technology (Python, SQL, etc.)
• Have experience building quality and highly scalable backend systems
• Possess an excellent understanding and experience of programming languages and paradigms
• Be an enthusiastic self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment
• Have a proven ability to quickly build and maintain authentic relationships and trust with individuals, demonstrating excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-ups and peer reviews
• Develop high-quality, tested, and scalable Python microservices for AWS
• Collaborate with the tech lead to recommend technical solutions that meet functional and non-functional needs
• Champion and share best practices to improve team and code quality over time
• Inform others of blockers and communicate technical limitations or implementation misuse

Preferred Qualifications

Have experience with IAC, Microservices, API Gateway, Lambda, Terraform, and AWS Cloud

Benefits

• Private health care through Vitality
• Generous annual leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Help@Hand – Employee Assistance Programme
• Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Royal London Pension Scheme with a 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Puppy Therapy
• Generous learning and development budget
• Free breakfast, fruits, and snacks
• Dogs are welcome in the workplace
• Life assurance (four times your basic salary)
• Gympass subscription
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Give Back Day (extra day off + £50 charity contribution)
• Health Cash Benefit (bronze package)