Lead Python Developer

Job Description

A highly experienced Full-Stack Lead Python Developer with at least 7 years of experience is needed to help build and run our rapidly growing team at Medi2Data based in Cardiff on a hybrid working model.Having seen +200% growth across all areas of the business within the last 12 months, Medi2Data is looking to recruit an individual able to flourish in the fast-paced environment whilst consistently delivering on the businesss development requirements alongsidethe Head of Development.As Lead Developer, you will be owning the design, development, and maintenance of our front-end and back-end software portfolio. Our Technology estate comprises internally built and open-source software running on AWS in a Linux environment.This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our growth phase!About the RoleThe role is a full-time role with a market-competitive package. We have offices in Cardiff and London however this role is based out of our Cardiff offices and we offer a flexible working environment supporting hybrid working.As Lead Developer at Medi2data, you will be responsible for leading the development team and managing their day-to-day tasks in an agile way. You will work closely with the Head of Product & Development to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality codethat meets our standards and best practices.You will be a hands-on developer, working alongside your team to develop and maintain our software solutions using Python and Django.About UsWere a team of passionate primary care specialists, medics, data informatics and industry experts who have come together to create simple, intuitive technologies which revolutionise how medical data is digitally reported and transacted.After witnessing the daily logistical and data protection challenges that GP practice staff experience while compiling patient reports, including printing, photocopying, checking and posting, we thought there must be a better way.Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a technology leadership team for the delivery of end-to-end Web, Mobile, and API solutions for Medi2Data
• Working closely with the Head of Product & Development to prioritise product(s) roadmaps backlogs, feature delivery, and automation of testing for delivery to ensure releases are on time
• To be the go-to person for all technical matters relating to software engineering, design (front and back), testing, and release management
• Own trouble-shooting and resolving quality issues in development and production environments
• Owning the end-to-end toolchain, including Cyber testing internally and via penetration testing partners
• Participate in the decision-making process to design engineering solutions
• Mentor and guide your junior engineers, including code and architecture reviews
• Quality controls include: Code-driven deployment infrastructure, automated testing, effective operational monitoring, alerting, and incident responses
• Deciding how best to address issues and incidents in the run of software applications Understand the implications of security and data protection to maintain business integrity

Required Experience:

• Lead the development team in an agile environment, ensuring they are delivering high-quality code on time and within budget.
• Work with the Product team, internal engineers, and development partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain our software solutions using Python and Django.
• Ensure the team is following best practices for software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Collaborate with other teams, including design and product, to ensure seamless integration of software solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and apply them to our solutions where appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for new team members as needed.
• At least 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python and Django
• Working on end-to-end engineering delivery for Web, Mobile, and APIs
• Working with Product Owners in an Agile DevOps environment
• Experience maintaining and developing APIs and integrating third-party services
• Data modelling, data management, and managing data across different environments
• In-depth knowledge of version control (Git), In-depth knowledge of Scrum methodology, Working knowledge of OCR development and OpenCV/Tesseract, In-depth knowledge of javascript, HTML, Python, Django, Nginx, and PostgreSQ

Desirable Experience:

• Working in start-ups and helping them to scale
• Data transactional businesses (SaaS model)
• Experience with AWS and other cloud hosting platforms
• Understanding the implications for security and data protection
• Attention to detail, and strong organisational skills

Sounds interesting Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Senior Python Developer, Python Team Lead, Python Technical Lead, Lead Software Engineer (Python), Python Development Manager, Python Architect, Python Full Stack Developer, Python Engineer, LeadBackend Developer (Python), and Python Application Developer will also be considered for the role.