Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Role Overview

The Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is a full-time position responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions for digiLab's core product, The Uncertainty Engine. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities that leverage expertise in software engineering and machine learning, with a strong focus on Python development within a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic engineering environment.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at digiLab, you will be responsible for collaborating with a cross-functional team to lead on the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions, contributing to architectural design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications, and utilising expertise in AWS, Python, MongoDB, and other relevant technologies to build scalable, secure systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for a proactive, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about software engineering and machine learning. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Python, experience with DevOps and MLOps, and a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

• Significant industry experience in (scientific) software development
• Demonstrable experience deploying AWS infrastructure as code
• Experience with DevOps and MLOps
• Degree-level qualification in computer science or related field
• Professional experience with collaborative software development
• Deep understanding of Python
• Familiarity with Linux, bash, and the command line
• Experience with modern statistical machine learning and AI, including Numpy, Scipy, and Pandas
• Ability to write logical, consistent, self-explanatory code
• Understanding of software design patterns, SOLID and DRY principles, and architectural patterns
• Experience with Git/GitHub and best practices
• Knowledge of the software testing pyramid and types of automated testing (smoke, component, unit, performance, load, end-to-end)
• Experience with Docker and other containerization platforms
• Proven ability to collaborate in a fast-paced 'agile' team, preferably using'scrum'

Benefits

• 4-day working week
• Competitive Salary
• BUPA private health care (via salary sacrifice)
• Company Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Program
• Company Events