Senior Backend Python Developer - world class healthcare tech, London
Django, AWS, SQL, Python unit testing, TDD, CI/CD
London hybrid - a day a week in the office
c£75-85k negotiable
We’re seeking a topflight Senior Backend Developer with a strong software engineering background including 8-9+ years majoring in writing Backend applications using Python and Django (Rest Framework). This is a seriously weighty, complex, technically challenging role; the successful applicant will be 'red hot' on the core backend skill requirements. DevOps expertise is strongly advantageous.
The Senior Backend Developer will be joining a top-flight team of 45 at a world-class healthcare tech leader, playing a pivotal role in scaling a native mobile app by 10x over the next 12 months, and taking the app to the next level.
A flavour of your remit:
• Work on new product features contributing to architecture and implementation
• Refactor existing code and services to support scalability and growth of complexity.
• Proactively respond to analytics to ensure our products are robust and meet users’ needs
• Take technical ownership of areas of product
Requirements:
• 8-9+ years of experience writing Backend applications using Python and Django (Rest Framework)or related frameworks, e.g. Flask, FastAPI or similar
• Good understanding of ORM (either Django or SQLAlchemy)
• Good understanding of Python Unit Testing frameworks and TDD practices
• Strong background in DevOps
• Experience working with Cloud Infrastructure (ideally AWS)
• Good understanding of Git, and CI/CD
Nice-to-haves:
• Deeper understanding of SQL
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Vue or React
• Experience with handling sensitive data (e.g. PII)
We are looking for problem-solvers who are committed and analytical, keen to learn while always being delivery minded, self-starters for whom everything is possible, but the best solution is always the most appropriate one.
The successful candidate will be analytical, proactive, and delivery focused. A high energy, self-starter who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about improving patient care. Above all we want to hire high-energy people that we’ll love working with every day
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £75,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW1 0AA
