The position is for a Lead Python Developer within a team at one of the largest insurers in the United States, which provides a wide range of insurance and financial services products.
The role involves supporting development activities and includes additional responsibilities beyond those of regular developers, ensuring that all solutions meet both industry-standard and in-house requirements.
The Lead Python Developer will oversee Quality Control and Assurance for the code base of custom in-house software solutions, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and in-house standards.
The position requires advanced critical thinking and expert-level Python coding skills, particularly in pandas and pytest, to identify and fix defects within the software solutions.
Responsibilities include code development for new features, significant interaction with the infrastructure team, and overseeing the implementation of new features within custom software solutions in an AWS ecosystem.
The role also involves optimizing business processes to improve custom software solutions and collaborating with data science teams to support applications used in R&D and machine learning model development.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 4 to 6 years of experience in software production, including end-to-end processes, leading the expansion of existing live products, and implementing new features.
Full English fluency is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is necessary.
Experience in a tech company background, particularly with startups or major companies like Microsoft or Google, is a plus.
Leadership experience is highly desirable.
Strong programming skills in Python and advanced software development experience are required.
Intermediate experience with AWS (4-6 years) is necessary.
Entry-level knowledge in data science, including data models and machine learning processes, is expected.
Intermediate knowledge of Object-oriented Programming (OOP) is required.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses.
A comprehensive benefits package is included.
There are career development and training opportunities available.
Flexible work arrangements, including remote and/or office-based options, are provided.
The work culture is dynamic and inclusive within a globally renowned group.
Private health insurance is part of the benefits.
A pension plan is offered.
Paid time off is included.
Opportunities for training and development are available.
