Remote Mid-weight Python Engineer

Description:

• PetLab Co. is seeking a Mid-weight Python Engineer to join their remote team in the UK.
• The company is the fastest-growing pet supplement business, achieving significant revenue without external funding.
• The role involves working on a platform transformation, moving from a monolithic legacy tech stack to Python and microservices.
• The engineer will report to the Lead Software Engineer and collaborate with a small team of talented engineers.
• Daily responsibilities include participating in stand-ups, developing scalable Python microservices for AWS, and recommending technical solutions.
• The position offers opportunities for learning, autonomy, and impact within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience as an engineer with backend technologies such as Python and SQL.
• Experience in building quality and highly scalable backend systems is required.
• A strong understanding of programming languages and paradigms is essential.
• The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build authentic relationships are necessary.
• Additional experience with IAC, Microservices, API Gateway, Lambda, Terraform, and AWS Cloud is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Employees receive private health care through Vitality.
• The company offers generous annual leave of 28 days plus public and bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours are provided, allowing employees to manage their time effectively.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (Help@Hand) is available for support.
• A workplace pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution is offered through Royal London.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave is provided.
• Employees can enjoy Puppy Therapy sessions twice a year.
• A generous learning and development budget is allocated for continuous education.
• Free breakfast, fruits, and snacks are available in the office.
• The working environment is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in the office.
• Life assurance is provided, offering a tax-free lump sum to beneficiaries in the event of death.
• Gympass subscription is available for access to various gyms and fitness apps.
• An Electric Vehicle Scheme allows employees to save on costs for new electric cars.
• An extra "Give Back Day" off is provided for volunteering, along with a £50 contribution to a chosen charity.
• Health Cash Benefit is available, allowing employees to claim cashback for health-related expenses.