£700pd - £750 London - Lead/Senior Python Developer

About emagine:

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specializing in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We foster a culture of openness, integrity, and collaboration, aiming to deliver optimal services for our clients and create a positive and equitable working environment.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to join our Python Development Team, working on a project with our insurance company client. As a Tech Lead, you will leverage your experience in Back End software engineering, specifically using Python, to lead and inspire your team. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, contributing to technical strategy, and making key tech decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Combine Back End software engineering expertise with coaching and support for team members.

• Act as a trusted authority and specialist, providing advice and guidance to team members and managers.

• Collaborate with a team of software engineers to identify and prioritize improvements.

• Take ownership of tech decisions and balance speed, quality, and functionality.

• Work closely with the Product team to understand end-user requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

• Mentor and collaborate with software teams on code review, version control, architecture, pair programming, and software design.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Investigate and share new technology from within and outside the organization.

• Provide input into future technology development.

• Plan and align incoming product requests, user requests, and other organization priorities.

• Collaborate with peers to improve tools, technologies, guidance, and standards.

Regulatory Conduct Rules:

1. Act with integrity.

2. Act with due skill, care, and diligence.

3. Be open and co-operative with Lloyd's, the FCA, the PRA, and other regulators.

4. Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.

5. Observe proper standards of market conduct.

6. Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Python, Web API, ORM.

• Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

• Experience with Webservices, Web API, Swagger, Postman, and Microsoft APIM.

• Agile delivery environment experience.

Join emagine:

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately. Our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

"emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion, or ethnic origin."