Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

Python Microservice Engineer – the opportunity

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a unique company that's playing an important part in enabling the low carbon economy, as we work towards a Net Zero future and the huge benefits that will have for our environment.

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Our client provides innovative services across multiple sectors of the energy industry and has a growing, talented technical team that provides the platforms and applications underpinning a wide range of schemes.

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The team comprises software engineers, quants and data modellers. We are looking for a full-stack Python developer to join the team, with a focus on microservice development. This is an exciting, challening role with loads of variety and scope, in a very well supported business with an important mission.

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The role offers hybrid working, with two days per week spent with your colleagues in Canary Wharf.

Python Microservice Engineer – responsibilities: –

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Design of highly scalable software solutions with lots of hands-on coding in Python

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Working with architects and business analysts to fine tune requirements

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Validate development tasks in Jira

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Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code

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Using React.js to develop new user-facing features

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Develop modules to satisfy functional and non-functional requirements

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Work with Release Manager to co-ordinate deployments and check for successful integration

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Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries

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Optimising microservices for maximum performance

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Keep abreast of emerging technologies and developments and contribute to wider engineering team

Python Microservice Engineer – requirements: –

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Proven Python experience (3 years+) with at least a year's Django

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Good front-end skills (preferably in React)

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Good knowledge of Microservices and related tools: e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash, messaging tools (Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka)

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Experience of RESTful API development

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Database knowledge (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

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Decent understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models

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Knowledge of DevOps, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins

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Any utilities experience would be a plus

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In addition to a competitive salary and hybrid working, there are a range of benefits including: –

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25 days' annual leave plus public holidays

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Pension Scheme

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Family-friendly policies

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Recognition schemes

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Employee assistance programme

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Various deals and discounts