Lead Python Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary

A Lead Python Engineer will be producing clean, testable and maintainable designs for any team tickets they pick up. On top of that they will be an expert in a particular technical domain and be the go-to person for solving problems related to that domain. They will lead and deliver on tribe, tech and development process initiatives and be actively contributing to all team and cross-team ceremonies. They should be able to help with issues outside their own team.

Responsibilities

• A lead software engineer will be producing clean, testable and maintainable designs for any team tickets they pick up.
• On top of that they will be an expert in a particular technical domain and be the go-to person for solving problems related to that domain.
• They will lead and deliver on tribe, tech and development process initiatives and be actively contributing to all team and cross-team ceremonies. They should be able to help with issues outside their own team.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Extensive software engineering experience using one or more languages including Python
• Experience with architecture design while leading software development team
• Experience with leading a cross functional team
• OO skills, strong design and integration patterns knowledge
• Experience with Agile and Lean delivery approaches and modern engineering practices, such as clean code, TDD, refactoring, domain driven design, continuous integration and delivery
• Experience in designing, developing and consuming REST APIs and APIs as product
• Experience with communicating technical vision and passion for close collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• The ability to communicate in a concise and focused way, listen to others, and practice patience

Desired Qualifications & Competencies

• BSc Hons in Computing related field
• Practical experience with Agile and Lean delivery approaches and modern engineering practices, such as clean code, TDD, refactoring, continuous integration and delivery
• Practical experience in developing and consuming REST APIs
• The ability to communicate in a concise and focused way, listen to others, and practice patience

UK Benefits & Perks

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment
• 5 extra ‘Partnerize Parental Days’ each year
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
• Regular company events and activities

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.

• Extensive software engineering experience using one or more languages including Python
• Experience with architecture design while leading software development team
• Experience with leading a cross functional team
• OO skills, strong design and integration patterns knowledge
• Experience with Agile and Lean delivery approaches and modern engineering practices, such as clean code, TDD, refactoring, domain driven design, continuous integration and delivery
• Experience in designing, developing and consuming REST APIs and APIs as product
• Experience with communicating technical vision and passion for close collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• The ability to communicate in a concise and focused way, listen to others, and practice patience, * BSc Hons in Computing related field
• Practical experience with Agile and Lean delivery approaches and modern engineering practices, such as clean code, TDD, refactoring, continuous integration and delivery
• Practical experience in developing and consuming REST APIs
• The ability to communicate in a concise and focused way, listen to others, and practice patience

• Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment
• 5 extra ‘Partnerize Parental Days’ each year
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
• Regular company events and activities