Lead Python Developer

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Overview

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We have a digital-first environment and are focused on our core values; our Digital, Data and Cloud team is expanding, creating opportunities for driven individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

You will be leading a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will contribute to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customer and participate in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professionals. You will learn, develop your skills and become a rounded developer in the process. You will have experience in Python, Databricks, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to support and enhance our client’s AI-driven initiatives. Beyond technical expertise, you will follow software engineering best practices, including codebase security, testing, and scalability of AI systems. This role requires a self-starter who stays ahead of technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in an Agile environment
  • Contribute to decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for clients
  • Collaborate with a highly skilled software engineering team
  • Learn and develop skills to become a well-rounded developer
  • Apply experience in Python, Databricks, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to AI-driven initiatives
  • Follow software engineering best practices including security, testing, and scalability of AI systems

Qualifications

  • Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment
  • Strong software engineering background covering SOLID principles with extensive experience in Python
  • Knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision and other AI techniques and algorithms
  • Experience developing and deploying AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Snowflake, or similar frameworks and tools
  • Experience developing REST-based APIs
  • Knowledge and some experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, Docker)
  • Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications
  • Front-end development experience with React is preferred
  • Some experience in developing and deploying solutions on cloud preferably AWS, with experience in AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2 and DynamoDB
  • Experience writing unit tests and integration tests
  • Financial Services or Capital Markets experience is preferred
  • Ability to lead teams, manage and coordinate stakeholder engagements and meetings
  • Ability to mentor junior members on the team

Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive benefits package prioritising well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our hybrid schedule includes business travel. We provide tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to keep our team up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise health and safety with private medical and life insurance, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. We support continuous learning with incentivised certifications and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat). We also offer a Profit Share scheme that divides a portion of company profits each quarter amongst employees, and a Pathways Career Development Quarterly programme to support professional growth.

Benefits and perks

Hybrid work options, travel opportunities, ongoing professional development, health and wellbeing benefits, private medical and life insurance, eye care contributions, certification incentives, profit-sharing program, and structured career development.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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