Python Engineer

Smartodds

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Previousrelevant 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

Others

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

*Available on selected days

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)

After Probation

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

After 2 Years

Increase in Employer Pension to 6% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3%)
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Enhanced Paternity Pay

After 4 Years

Increase in Employers Pension to 7% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3.5%)

If this sounds like the right fit we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV explaining your interest in football analytics and highlighting relevant technical experience

Required Experience:

Manager