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Senior Python Developer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

London

Remote

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

30+ days ago

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Join a dynamic and innovative tech company as a Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of fintech solutions. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Google Cloud and Kubernetes, to automate and simplify the daily tasks of small business owners. You'll be part of a diverse team of skilled professionals dedicated to enhancing productivity through advanced digital solutions. With a strong focus on event-driven architecture and concurrent programming, your contributions will directly impact over 100,000 customers relying on our services. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Proven experience in building complex distributed backends in Python or other languages.
Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and concurrent programming.

Develop and maintain distributed backend systems using Python and modern tech stack.
Collaborate effectively with other software engineers to enhance platform functionality.

Python

C#

C/C++

Go

Rust

Java

Data Structures

Algorithms

Event-Driven Architecture

Concurrent Programming

Google Cloud

Postgres

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Kubernetes

Software Engineer - Fully Remote - £100k - £120k

About the Role

I'm working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work.

With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient. The company employs around 150 skilled professionals globally including developers, data scientists, and strategists who are dedicated to elevating the platform. Trusted by a substantial user base, the company's modern tech stack and agile practices allow for rapid and efficient deployment of updates.

Why Join?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's at the forefront of fintech innovation.
Impactful Work: Help automate and simplify the tedious tasks small business owners face daily.
Tech-Forward: Work with the latest tech and methodologies, deploying code to production up to 750 times a month.
Diverse Team: Join a talented group of around 150 professionals, including software developers and data scientists.
Trusted by Many: Over 100,000 customers rely on this service for their banking and administrative needs.

The Tech Stack

Infrastructure: Google Cloud
Databases: Postgres (Cloud SQL, AlloyDB), MongoDB (Atlas)
Messaging: RabbitMQ (CloudAMQP)
Microservices: Kubernetes (GKE), mainly developed using modern async Python

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills:
Proven experience of building complex distributed backends in Python, or in one of the following programming languages and be ready to switch to Python: C#, C/C++, Go, Rust or Java.
Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
Strong understanding of event-driven architecture: design/implementation of event-driven systems, addressing the challenges it brings.
Solid concurrent programming experience.
In-depth experience with Postgres (or with any other database): indexing issues resolution, concurrency control, fail-over mechanics, etc.
Being a top individual contributor while effectively collaborating with teammates and fellow software engineers from other teams.

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