Senior Python Software Engineer

Summary

Join Nearform as a Senior Python Software Engineer and build innovative digital products for leading enterprises. Work remotely from anywhere in the UK, collaborating with distributed teams on a variety of projects. Your main responsibility will be designing and building applications using Python, but you will also support component design, development, and maintenance; assist with defining structured practices; design and implement data storage solutions; optimize application performance; gather user and client feedback; assist with requirements analysis; and collaborate with clients and technical leaders. Nearform offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company bonus, flexible remote work, paid time off, a remote working allowance, training and development allowance, healthcare, pension matching, and income protection.

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions
• Deep knowledge of the Python language
• Deep understanding of Python frameworks, must include FastAPI and Pydantic
• Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing
• Practical and real world experience working with databases and cloud environments
• Experience with automation, CI and CD
• Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions
• Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery
• Collaborating with client teams

Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team
• Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind