Software Developer - Python/Django

Job Description

Software Engineer
Salary - £85,000 - £90,000 plus 5% annual bonus
London Location
Senior Developer required for a leading non for profit in Canary Wharf. You will be responsible for the design and development of both internal web portals and the company website (Redesign and maintenance).


Current stack:
Django framework. Frontend (React) backend (Django/Python) database (PostgreSQL). The ideal candidate will be a full stack developer with Django and Python, and React front end (or similar).

Key Responsibilities

• This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in.
• Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity.
• Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.
• Develop new user-facing features using React.js.
• Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages).
• Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements.
• Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration.
• Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives.
• Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries. Build reusable components.
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications.
• Optimise microservices for maximum performance.

Skills & Experience

• Python and experience using the Django framework.
• Experience of coding in a front-end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered).
• Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka.
• RESTfulAPI development and management, Transactional management.
• Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS.
• Experience with data science libraries is beneficial.
• Performance Tuning.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Benefits & Pay

• £80,000 - £90,000 basic salary
• 5% annual bonus
• Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working policy, working from home 3 days per week. Flexible working, you could work your hours to have every other Friday.
• Company contribution to your pension scheme
• Enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits. Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties.
• Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community
• Access to "WorkPerks" offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners.