[Hiring] Midweight Python Engineer @PetLab Co.

Apr 03, 2025 - PetLab Co. is hiring a remote Midweight Python Engineer. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: UK.

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Role Description

This role involves joining a small but highly productive team of talented engineers working on a platform transformation.

Transitioning from a monolithic legacy tech stack to Python and microservices via a full platform rebuild.
Focusing on web application development for an ecommerce system, including business logic and backend APIs for the customer-facing website, internal tools, and recurring billing system.
Participating in daily stand-ups and peer reviews.
Developing high-quality, tested, and scalable Python microservices for AWS.
Collaborating with the tech lead to recommend technical solutions that satisfy functional and non-functional needs.
Championing and sharing best practices to improve team and code over time.
Informing others of blockers and communicating technical limitations or implementation misuse.

Qualifications

3+ years working as an engineer on related backend technology (Python, SQL, etc.)
Experience building quality and highly scalable backend systems.
Excellent understanding and experience of programming languages and paradigms.
Enthusiastic self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to quickly build and maintain authentic relationships and trust with individuals with excellent communication skills.
Any additional experience with the following tech would be advantageous: IAC, Microservices, API Gateway, Lambda, Terraform, and AWS Cloud.

Requirements

Proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience with IAC, Microservices, API Gateway, Lambda, Terraform, and AWS Cloud.

Benefits

Private Health Care through Vitality.
Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays.
Flexible Working Hours – Focus on results and trust people to manage their time.
Help@Hand – Employee Assistance Programme.
Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Royal London Pension Scheme – 5% employer contribution.
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave.
Puppy Therapy – Boost of oxytocin twice a year.
Generous Learning and Development budget.
Free breakfast, fruits, and snacks in the office.
Working Environment – Dogs are welcome!
Life Assurance – Tax-free lump sum equivalent of four times your basic salary.
Gympass – All-in-one subscription for gyms, studios, and apps.
Electric Vehicle Scheme – Salary sacrifice for a new electric car.
Give Back Day – An extra day off to volunteer plus a £50 contribution to your chosen charity.
Health Cash Benefit – Bronze package for health-related cashback.

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Midweight Python Engineer @PetLab Co.

Software Development

Salary 💸 unspecified	Remote Location UK
Job Type full-time	Posted Apr 03, 2025

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