Senior Python Engineer

Inizio
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 67K

Job location

Tech stack

API
Airflow
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software Debugging
Python
Open Source Technology
Scrum
Prometheus
Software Engineering
Management of Software Versions
Data Logging
Large Language Models
Grafana
Backend
Event Driven Architecture
Kubernetes
Sentry
Performance Monitor
Software Version Control
Databricks
Microservices

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on, production-minded Senior Python Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deploy production grade applications at scale. You'll work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product teams to bring advanced analytical capabilities into real-world healthcare and life sciences applications., * Design, build, deploy, and maintain scalable services and infrastructure using cloud-native tools (Azure and AWS preferred).

  • Develop robust backend systems and APIs to support workflows.

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Airflow, Databricks Jobs).

  • Ensure best practices in model tracking, versioning, performance monitoring, logging, and retraining workflows.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical delivery with business and product goals.

  • Drive performance and cost optimisations for all systems.

  • Document processes for a range of audiences

  • Contribute to a collaborative, low-ego, high-performance engineering culture.

Requirements

  • Strong background in software engineering experience in production-grade systems.

  • Vast Expertise in Python (both backend and data use cases).

  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (especially Azure and AWS), containers, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

  • Experience with version control and model versioning protocols.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments and drive iterative delivery.

  • Comfortable working independently as well as mentoring others in best practices.

  • Enthusiastic about improving human health and performance through technology.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience fine-tuning LLMs.

  • Contributions to relevant open-source projects.

  • Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry., If you're passionate about deploying applications for real-world impact and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance and company pension.

About the company

Inizio Medical is part of Inizio, the world's leading healthcare and communications group. We are a trusted partner to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, translating complex science into meaningful impact. Our division focuses on evidence-based communications and education for healthcare professionals and payers.

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