Senior Python Developer

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Senior Python Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - Health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world

Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT).

They are looking for a talented individual who will design, implement, and maintain their publishing software, systems, and customer-facing digital products.

Requirements

  • Design and implement systems and software to meet requirements using appropriate tools and methods.

  • Promote the creation of high-quality code by commitment to practices such as test-driven development, pair programming and code review.

  • Be responsible for the technical development of all stages of software creation, including testing; ensure that implementation meets security, performance, and safety requirements.

  • Suggest improvements to the code base, development processes, tooling and working practices. Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies.

  • Assist with the design, implementation, and testing of APIs that adhere to the Open API specification

    Knowledge & Skills for this job

  • Able to demonstrate commercial software development experience.

  • Practical experience in system design, development, testing and operational stability.

  • Deep knowledge and experience in Python and its ecosystem, patterns and pitfalls.

  • Experience applying continuous delivery, test driven development and pair programming.

  • Experience of working in an agile environment and an understanding of Scrum principles in particular.

  • Experience writing and consuming RESTful APIs in Python.

  • Experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch).

  • Experience with creating web application UIs using ReactJS and with TypeScript

    The Directorate

    This role will work closely with our Head of Engineering, Head of Data Science, QA Manager, Lead Software Developers, Software Developers and Chief Technology Officer.

    The Team

    As well as the above teams, you will be working across the organisation. We are welcoming someone who sees opportunities, is proactive and energetic wanting to make a difference to the way we wor

    Excellent opportunity to positively impact patient safety whilst working on complex, challenging and career defining projects.

    Basic salary £64,000 + excellent benefits

    Hybrid role - between 4 - 8 days per month in the London office, the rest remote

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