Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Job requirements

Ideal Profile...

• At least 5 years of professional experience with modern (typed, async) Python

• An inquiring attitude – you don’t like things you can’t explain, are driven to figure stuff out if you don’t know, and enjoy getting to the bottom of odd glitches and “one off” events

• Demonstrated experience working on live systems with real people’s data and services at stake, and a strong appreciation of risk and change management principles

• The ability to collaborate with technical and operations teams with a range of technical skill levels

• Excellent written communication skills, with strong asynchronous working familiarity

• Significant experience with Linux system and process administration, container technologies (Docker, etc)

• Experience with remote working in a fully distributed team environment

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics; or similar equivalent professional experience demonstrating your ability to work and think in a structured and analytical manner

• Experience with Kubernetes/Amazon EKS and GitOps/CI/CD workflows, GitLab

• Experience with frontend frameworks such as VueJS, and TypeScript (or JavaScript/NodeJS)

• Experience with Rust and pyO3, or similar low-level languages

• Experience with SQL database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

• Experience with PySpark, Databricks, Delta Lake or other data warehousing technologies

• Experience with distributed systems engineering, message/event buses such as RabbitMQ, and RESTful API design

• Understanding of telecoms operational and business support systems

Job responsibilities

• Develop and support FullFibre’s ecosystem of microservices and web applications in Python

• Ensure that systems delivered by the team are reliable, efficient, and well instrumented

• Work with our DevOps engineers to ensure reliable and robust deployment of your services and code on our Kubernetes clusters and other environments

• Ensure that systems you develop and support are secure, and protect customer data and privacy effectively

• Architect, develop, and scope new systems, services, and integrations from cradle to grave

• Collaborate with stakeholders to build and shape roadmaps and future deliverables

• Support and mentor junior engineers in their development