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# Graduate Software Engineer - Python

- **Company:** PIPERHOOK
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £35,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Data Retrieval, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, SQLAlchemy, Web Application Frameworks, Software Organization, Flask (Web Framework), Fastapi, Pytest, Integration Frameworks, Build Tools, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f09d86115451fc97

## About the Role

* Python proficiency: Strong core understanding of Python programming and object-oriented design principles.
 * Framework familiarity: Exposure to Python web frameworks (such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI) and software development best practices.
 * API knowledge: Understanding of REST architecture and integration techniques for building interconnected systems.
 * Database skills: Solid grasp of SQL databases and the ability to write optimized queries for data retrieval and manipulation.
 * Development tools: Experience working with version control systems like Git and GitHub, and an understanding of collaborative workflows.
 * Environment adaptability: Experience working in Linux environments; comfortable using command-line tools for development tasks.

## Description

Are you passionate about software development and eager to kick-start your career in technology? As a Graduate Python Engineer, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to building innovative solutions that drive business success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in the Python ecosystem, contribute to real-world projects, and grow within a collaborative environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy robust back-end systems and applications that meet high standards of quality and performance., * Develop clean code: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into functional, efficient Python code.

 * Build systems: Assist in developing back-end systems and microservices, ensuring seamless integration via RESTful APIs and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
 * Manage databases: Write efficient SQL queries and utilize ORMs (like SQLAlchemy) for database management with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases.
 * Ensure quality: Participate in software testing (using pytest or unittest), debugging, and troubleshooting across various operating systems, primarily Linux.
 * Deploy applications: Support deployment processes on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, ensuring Python applications are scalable and secure.
 * Maintain standards: Document code changes thoroughly and utilize Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative software development lifecycle management.