Senior Python Developer, NCC Group
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Leading cyber security & managed services
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Leading cyber security & managed services
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To help keep their customers safe and secure.
Role
Who you are
- The role requires strong hands‑on expertise in Python along with a broad and deep understanding of modern coding practices, multiple programming languages, and software delivery standards spanning across a number of new and existing project streams; working alongside a wider global team to efficiently develop cloud solutions following CICD best practices
- This role requires a deep understanding of Python and related technologies, as well as strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Python Developer
- Familiarity with creating code in serverless environments
- Familiarity with Azure Architecture and REST APIs
- Understanding of databases and SQL
- Secure Software Development
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Full stack python development Expert
- Experience with cloud architectures and infrastructure
- Agile Development
- Experience working with CI/CD practices
- Test first approach
- Microservice infrastructure
- Knowledge of software development best practices and standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
What the job involves
- An exciting opportunity to be one of the core team members of the Software Engineering team within NCC Group’s GMS division. You will be a development SME playing a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting high‑quality software solutions
- This is a great opportunity to work on mission critical Cyber Security-related products and services, for one of the world’s leading practices
- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic team
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient software systems using Python, cloud and serverless technologies
- You will be a senior member of the development team with the ability to contribute as well as guide other members of the team towards the development of high-quality software with the help of the Product Engineering / Architecture Lead
- Work closely with other Developers, UX, QA, DevOps and Cloud Architecture
- Development of high-quality code following development practices set by the Product Engineering / Architecture Lead
- Mentoring of more junior members of the team
- Perform regular code reviews
- Implement a test first approach and contribute to upholding code quality metrics
- Design and Development: Create and implement Python-based applications and systems, ensuring functionality and performance
- Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers, providing technical expertise and ensuring adherence to best practices
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications, ensuring software meets business objectives
- Code Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, suggest improvements, and maintain best practices
- Troubleshooting and Debugging:Identify and resolve code bugs, ensuring smooth operation of software
- Staying Informed: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and standards in Python development
- Performance Optimisation:Optimize and test software to ensure functionality and smooth operation
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical documentation to ensure transparency and accessibility for the team
- Focusing on Clients and Customers
- Working as One NCC
- Always Learning
- Being Inclusive and Respectful
- Delivery Brilliantly
Application process
- We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles
Our take
NCC Group is a global cyber and software resilience businesses that assesses, develops and manages cyber threats. The company operates across multiple sectors, geographies and technologies but with the universal mission of communicating the best ways to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.
As we become more entrenched in the digital age, businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-related risk, and this is where NCC Group comes in. Its services work to make the Internet safer and to change the way that organisations think about cyber security. It continues to build momentum as our society becomes increasingly connected but more uncertain.
NCC Group's role is only set to grow too. As technology evolves and cyber threats become more sophisticated, businesses and individuals will need trusted partners to navigate the risks. NCC Group's expertise, global reach, and proactive approach puts it in a position to help organisations not only respond to threats, but to stay ahead of them.
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Company
Company HQ
Spinningfields, Manchester, UK
Leadership
Mike Maddison
(Group CEO)Former head of EY’s cyber security, privacy, and trusted technology practice for EMEA. Previously led PwC’s Risk Services practice across the Middle East and before that was head of Deloitte’s cyber security consultancy in EMEA.
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