Skills

Communication Python CI/CD Monitoring Version Control Agile methodologies Architecture Azure AWS Django Agile Flask FastAPI CI/CD Pipelines Databricks Prometheus Grafana

Job Specifications

Job Description:

Our client, a leading organisation in the healthcare and life sciences sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to contribute to the development and optimisation of robust backend systems. This is a permanent role within a dynamic team working on advanced data-driven and AI-enhanced applications.

Job Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using modern Python frameworks and cloud-native architecture.
Write clean, efficient, and well-structured Python code tailored for high-performance and data-intensive applications.
Build and integrate components that power AI-enabled features, such as inference layers and orchestration systems.
Connect with third-party APIs and external services, focusing on performance and reliability.
Manage production aspects, including monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for optimal system performance.
Contribute to infrastructure automation using CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments.
Translate functional requirements into high-quality technical solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Produce clear and concise technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills Required:

Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Python developer in production environments.
Expertise in Python and backend development frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
Proven experience with cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure) and containerised applications.
Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, version control systems, and Agile methodologies.
Demonstrated capability in debugging and enhancing distributed or data-centric systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

Exposure to tools supporting data workflows (e.g., Databricks, Airflow).
Awareness of LLMs or generative AI integration in backend systems.
Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Sentry.
Contributions to open-source projects or internal tooling libraries.
Previous work in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or life sciences.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV.

About the Company

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