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Job Description
We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our team at Smartodds as a Python Engineer.
Based in North London, Smartodds provides in-depth research and analysis on sporting events around the world, supported by world-class, bespoke software platforms. We are proud of our collaborative and dynamic culture, grounded in our core values of Boldness, Open-mindedness, Ownership, and Togetherness. We are a supportive and collaborative team - our environment is open, inclusive, and focused on doing great work together.
About the role
After 3 Months
Based in North London, Smartodds provides in-depth research and analysis on sporting events around the world, supported by world-class, bespoke software platforms. We are proud of our collaborative and dynamic culture, grounded in our core values of Boldness, Open-mindedness, Ownership, and Togetherness. We are a supportive and collaborative team - our environment is open, inclusive, and focused on doing great work together.
About the role
As a Python Engineer, you will be responsible for developing data pipelines and back-end solutions that meet specifications and business requirements. This will include delivering production-grade software and collaborating with the team to optimise processes to drive continuous improvement forward.
- Hands-on development of our pipelines and back-end applications for the acquisitions of live and post-match sports data
- Deliver high-quality, production-grade products in line with initial specifications and project requirements
- Follow coding and deployment standards set by the data engineering leadership
- Provide accurate project updates, feedback on progress and timelines for deliverables.
- Perform code reviews
- Identify and escalate bottlenecks or issues within the existing codebase and propose technical and infrastructural improvements
- Provide 3rd line support and deploy hot-fixes as required
- Investigate/debug issues as needed
- Dedicate time to personal and professional growth by improving technical skills, expanding knowledge of relevant subjects (sports, injury, technology) and widening experience with other tools and techniques.
Skills & Experience
Required
- Previous relevant experience within a mid-level Software Engineering position or at least 2+ years in a Junior Engineering role, working on back-end data solutions and warehousing, with exposure to the technologies listed below
- BSc in computer science or a similar degree
- Advanced knowledge of Python and API development
- Good understanding of data solution architectures with batch processing required, and real time processing knowledge would be an advantage
- Solid foundation with code-testing, preferably with TDD exposure
Preferred (at least 2 out of the following)
- Advanced knowledge of Django, ORMS
- Experience with message bus (RabbitMQ/Kafka)
- Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab
- Working knowledge with relational databases: PostgreSQL (ideally), MySQL, MSSQL
- Interest in sports, such as football (at least), cricket, tennis, horse racing. Knowledge of their rules and idiosyncrasies
- Ability to work in the UK
What you can expect in return – Our Benefits
From Day One
- 30 days holiday (in addition to bank & public holidays)
- In-house chef*
- In-house masseuse*
- Team sporting events
- 25% discount on Brentford Football Club merchandise
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan
- Offsite trips
After 3 Months
- Pension - Employer Contribution starting at 5.5%, and employee starting at 2.5%
- Income protection – 75% of salary (subject to terms & conditions)
- Private Medical Insurance - including coverage of any excess payment
- Health Cash Plan via Medicash
- Life Assurance (4 x times earnings at time of death)
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- A discretionary annual bonus
- Increase in Employer Pension to 6% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3%)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay
- Increase in Employer’s Pension to 7% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3.5%)