Python Engineer

Pontoon
Warwick Civil Parish, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Warwick Civil Parish, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Bash
Behavior-Driven Development
Configuration Management
DevOps
Distributed Systems
Python
Network Architecture
Powershell
Scrum
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Grafana
Containerization
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Splunk
ELK

Job description

Are you a passionate Python Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges in a dynamic environment? Join our client, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence! We're on the lookout for a skilled individual to help design and deploy scalable, high-performance software that drives our long-term operational and business goals.

What You'll Do:

  • Design & Deploy: Create robust software solutions tailored for scalability and efficiency.
  • Performance Monitoring: Analyze and enhance the performance of large-scale distributed platforms, ensuring continuous uptime.
  • Automation Solutions: Develop automation for configuration management and deployment, streamlining operations and minimizing manual tasks.
  • Security Protocols: Implement and maintain security measures that comply with industry regulations, focusing on data encryption and vulnerability management.
  • Issue Resolution: Lead the charge in resolving platform outages, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing preventive strategies.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, IT) to troubleshoot issues and enhance system performance.
  • Capacity Planning: Analyze current system capacities and prepare for future growth to accommodate increased loads.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system configurations and procedures for knowledge sharing.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and integrate relevant advancements into our infrastructure.
  • Support Partners: Collaborate proactively with 3rd party application developers to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Agile Champion: Promote Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) within the team, guiding peers and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies, and automation tools. Proficient in Python and other scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell).
  • Development Practices: Experience in test-driven and behavior-driven development methodologies.
  • System Understanding: Deep understanding of distributed systems, network architectures, and resource management.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and apply effective solutions promptly.
  • Security Frameworks: Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR) and best practices for large-scale infrastructure security.
  • Monitoring Tools: Proficiency with tools like Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack.
  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience: 3-5 years in a software engineering role focused on managing and scaling systems in cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus!

About the company

Adecco / Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Apply for this position