Senior Python Developer

Velocity Tech
Greater London, UK
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Databases Continuous Integration Distributed Systems Django Web Framework Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL MySQL Software Architecture
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Software Engineering Cloud Platform System Flask (Web Framework) Backend Fastapi Event Driven Architecture Kubernetes Apache Kafka Data Management Api Design Software Version Control Docker

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong commercial experience with Python.
  • Experience building and operating production backend systems at scale.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and engineering best practices.
  • Experience developing APIs and distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.
  • Experience with testing, CI/CD, version control, and modern development workflows.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Experience with Docker and containerised environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and technologies such as Kafka.
  • Experience working with AI/ML, data platforms, or high-volume systems.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment.

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