Senior Python/ Backend Developer (Circa £80k+ benefits)
Are you a Python API developer with 4+ years of experience looking to make a real impact on the world? We're excited to announce a new OCHO greenfield client aimed at empowering intelligence analysts to gain actionable insights quickly and efficiently, directly supporting the FBI and CIA in capturing some of America's most wanted. If that doesnt sound cool enough they also help high profile celebrities to protect their data and manage potential security threats.
The role:
Here's what you'll be diving into:
- Innovative Projects: Develop and implement cutting-edge Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools.
- Impactful Work that you will be proud of.
- Our clients tech stack is a mix of Python Django/Flask with React and Typescript on the front end and PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB on the database side. They are largely an AWS software house with lot of other opensource software.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Mentor and guide junior engineers, equipping them with the skills and tools they need for career growth.
- Strategic Contributions: Quickly understand and contribute to our clients roadmap, helping the team achieve quarterly goals and deliver exceptional value.
About our client
Our client is a Managed Intelligence company. Their services enable some of the world’s largest companies’ security, intelligence, and trust & safety teams to defend more smartly and respond more effectively to advanced cyber attacks, disinformation, and abuse of digital platforms. Driven by a mission to combat digital adversaries, they uphold the highest ethical standards, foster a diverse workplace, and prioritize dignity and respect in all our interactions. Our clients innovative approach and dedicated team challenge the status quo, delivering exceptional value and continuous improvement for their clients.
They hold themselves to the highest ethical standards, empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone touched by their business with dignity and respect. Their employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find creative solutions for their clients.
The ideal candidate:
- Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Bash
- Proficient in automated provisioning tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
- Proficient in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS
- Proficient in SQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
NIce to haves
- Proficient in data caching technologies such as Memcached and Redis
- Proficient in web application development frameworks such as Node.js, React, and Django
- Experienced in 3rd party API and service integration
- Experienced in automated testing
- Experienced in REST API development and debugging
- Experienced in data serialization formats such as Protobuf, Avro, and Parquet
- Experienced in system design and architecture
- Experienced in secure programming concepts
- Experienced in NoSQL data stores such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB
Benefits; what our client offers.
- Attractive base salary : circa £70-90k
- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid working arrangement with remote and/or office working options
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical cover for you and your family, dental and optical cover, income protection, life assurance, EAP service
- Generous Leave:
- Additional Perks: Company bonus scheme, share option scheme, quarterly stipends for health and wellness, working from home, and professional development
- Top-Notch Equipment: MacBook Pros, monitors, peripherals, and noise-canceling headphones
By joining our clients team, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing national security and supporting critical operations. If you're passionate about leveraging your skills in a dynamic environment and eager to make a significant difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of intelligence.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity to join our clients team, please apply via this link. Alternatively, you can reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
About me:
Phil Gamble has over 19 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global IT software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalized approach to understanding candidates and has garnered praise for his professionalism and dedication to their career goals.
Recent LinkedIn Testimonials:
- "I cannot recommend Phil and Ocho enough...Phil is a professional who does not treat his candidates as resources..."
- "Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with...I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phil to my friends or colleagues."
- "Phil has helped me find new roles more than once...Phil takes the time to understand what it is I'm looking for..."
