Python Engineer

Accountabilities:

• • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, modern, and idiomatic Python software.
  • Contribute to products and services that may run across servers, Kubernetes environments, desktop systems, web platforms, or production infrastructure.
  • Collaborate proactively with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
  • Debug complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement robust solutions.
  • Contribute to technical architecture and engineering decisions across assigned projects and codebases.
  • Take technical ownership and provide leadership within engineering teams and relevant open-source communities.
  • Develop comprehensive automated tests and promote strong quality and test engineering practices.
  • Create clear, thorough technical documentation that enables users and engineers to understand and operate software effectively.
  • Improve software performance, reliability, security, and maintainability through thoughtful engineering practices.
  • Contribute to open-source projects and help foster healthy, active technical communities.
  • Work across a diverse range of technologies and continuously develop expertise in emerging tools, platforms, and engineering practices.
  • Participate in global team collaboration and travel to in-person company events approximately twice a year.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, STEM, or a related discipline, or a compelling alternative professional background.
  • Demonstrated professional experience developing modern, maintainable Python software.
  • Strong experience with Python programming, software design, testing, debugging, and code quality.
  • Professional experience working with Linux, particularly Debian or Ubuntu-based environments.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, with attention to performance, reliability, maintainability, and security.
  • Ability to work independently, organise priorities, and consistently deliver against commitments and schedules.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed colleagues and technical communities.
  • Curiosity, flexibility, accountability, thoughtfulness, and a strong commitment to continuous learning.
  • A self-starting and results-oriented approach, with a demonstrated willingness to take initiative and exceed expectations.
  • Passion for open-source software, technology, innovation, and high-quality engineering.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
  • Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Familiarity with build systems, toolchains, and cross-compilation is advantageous.
  • Additional programming experience in languages such as Go, Rust, C, or C++ is beneficial.
  • Experience with web or Flutter front-end development, REST or gRPC APIs, SQL or NoSQL databases, public cloud platforms, or OpenStack is a plus.
  • Additional experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging, systems programming, scalable web services, performance engineering, or security is highly valuable.

  Benefits:

  • Compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance.
  • Performance-driven annual bonus in addition to base compensation.
  • Distributed and remote-first work environment.
  • Twice-yearly in-person team sprints and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues internationally.
  • USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
  • Annual compensation review.
  • Recognition rewards.
  • Annual holiday leave.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues from around the world.
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.