Senior Python Full Stack Engineer

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Support Engineer with strong development expertise and a solid background in production support. This role combines hands‑on Python development with operational support responsibilities, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support & Operations

• Provide L2/L3 support for Python‑based applications in production environments
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and perform root cause analysis
• Drive incident resolution
  , problem management, and continuous service improvement
• Implement and enhance monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

Python Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Python
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following best practices
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical design
• Optimize performance and improve application efficiency

Delivery & Methodologies

• Work within Agile / Scrum / Dev Ops delivery models
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and optimisation
• Support automated testing, code reviews, and release processes
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Dev, QA, Ops, Product)
• Design and support solutions deployed on cloud platforms such as:
  • AWS
  • Azure
• Work with modern containerisation and orchestration tools:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
• Manage infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Cloud Formation)
• Ensure security, scalability, and resilience of cloud‑based systems

Front‑End Development

• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to improve user experience
• Ensure seamless integration between front‑end and back‑end systems

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with Python (5+ years preferred)
• Proven experience in application support / production support environments
• Experience with REST APIs
  , microservices architecture, and integration patterns
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Experience with event‑driven architectures (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and No
  
  SQL)
• Certification in ITIL
• Experience in high‑availability, enterprise‑scale systems
• Certifications in cloud or Agile methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle critical incidents
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Team player with mentoring capability for junior engineers

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated…