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# Senior Python Developer

- **Company:** Descriptionlyst
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Data Structures, Django Web Framework, Elasticsearch, Ember.Js, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Open Source Technology, Redis, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Software Coding, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-python-developer/47819015

## About the Role

Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, iOS, Elasticsearch, Docker, Ember.js, Microservices, TDD, buzzwordsYou will be working on whole projects right from design through to shipping. You will enjoy collaborating with engineers and non technical teams, working on defining features and ensuring they are scaleable and delivered to project deadlines. You can find out more about the team and see some of our open source projects here: believe that there is no silver bullet to fix the problems and challenges we face: instead we encourage consistent iteration to ensure we are always solving problems. Best Idea Wins.QualificationsHere at Lyst you will have impact on everything from code quality to our culture.You will consider yourself an experienced engineer and have at least five years experience writing code in production. You will be passionate about great code, well built products and beautifully engineered solutions. You will be happy to work in a predominantly python based
environment, enjoy testing and deploying your own code and be confident using tools like Docker and Git. Ideally you will: Have experience working on scalable, high impact and high performing products.Be comfortable creating products using a performant, typed language such as Python, C++ or JavaHave experience working in a leadership role and delivering projects from start to finish.Be confident working with changing requirements and ambiguity. We move fast, so change should be something you enjoy.Have a good understanding of data structures, algorithms, TDD and APIs with an interest in microservices. Bonus points for using Microservices in production.Love solving problems that keep you awake at night.Additional InformationYou will be challenged, supported and have the opportunity to learn a lot. You will work a fast paced, autonomous environment with like minded people who are passionate about what they do. Your willingness to learn and your, ability to suggest

## Description

follow and buy from their favourite fashion brands.As a senior software engineer, you will join our Acquisition Technology team and work closely with other engineers, product managers, designers and data scientists to solve problems that allow us to acquire users at a scale our competitors cannot match. Some of the things we're working on include reducing the organic dependency upon google.com, reductions in duplicate content and automated bid optimisation platforms to improve our paid search efficiency.You will join a team that: Builds real products for millions of users, predominantly in a Python based stack.Deploys 10 times a day, makes nearly 20 thousands lines of changes a week and takes pride and ownership in what they create. Believes in working in a collaborative manner and that consistent improvement comes from sharing ideas.Tests things; whether it's your code or a new idea. Actively contributes to the open source and tech community. Things we usePython, JavaScript


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