Senior Software Engineer, Python

You Gov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, You Gov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

About Brand index

Brand Index is You Gov's flagship brand intelligence platform that transforms consumer survey data into insights for businesses: it monitors thousands of brands globally to deliver a comprehensive view of brand health. Through continuous data collection and analysis, Brand Index enables customers to track brand performance against competitors in real-time, identify emerging market trends, and make strategic decisions.

About the team

The Brand Index Engineering team combines technical excellence with a product-first mentality, creating solutions that directly impact our customers' success. We're a fully remote collaborative group that values cross-functional partnerships, working closely with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.

We move quickly, embodying You Gov’s "Be Fast" value through rapid adaptation and delivery. When joining us, you'll find colleagues who are committed to "Getting it Right," making decisions based on data and best practices while never compromising on quality or integrity.

We embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and we prioritize a positive atmosphere where effective work and quick thinking are balanced with team spirit and adaptability. When priorities shift, we adjust together, always keeping customer satisfaction at the center of what we do.

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to develop and maintain web applications using Python and Flask. You will work on building scalable, high-performance web applications with a focus on backend technologies. Besides that, you will develop and maintain complex data pipelines (ETL) that power You Gov core products.

If you thrive in an environment that values collaboration and customer happiness above all, you'll find yourself at home on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-traffic, distributed applications using Python, Flask, Cloud technologies, relational and No
  
  SQL databases
  Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
  Design, implement and maintain high-availability data pipelines (ETL)
  Break down complex problems and make informed decisions based on thorough analysis to create realistic estimates for engineering tasks
  Optimize applications for performance, reliability, security, maintainability, monitoring and scalability
  Define testing strategies and write automated tests
  Perform code reviews by providing constructive feedback
  Lead system design and code architecture discussions
  Lead the technical excellence of the system and create plans to mitigate issues and outages
  Collaborate closely with Product and Design in creating high-impact features
  Propose and participate in team processes improvements
  Proactively mentor other engineers

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Python backend developer
  Expert knowledge of Python and its main frameworks
  Experience in building and deploying high-traffic distributed web applications
  Extensive experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and software development best practices
  Excellent collaboration skills across different cultures
  Solid understanding of modern testing principles
  Experience in leading complex cross-team technical initiatives
  Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  High focus on quality, operational excellence and customer experience
  Good knowledge of K8, Docker, AWS and Flask
  Proactive in identifying risks and implementing effective solutions
  Comfortable in a fully remote work…