Senior Python Engineer, Xapien

£80-100k

+ Equity in the business in the form of shares + Bonus

AWS

GCP

Python

Senior level

London

More information about location

2-5 days a week in office (Moorgate, London)

Automated due diligence reports

Posted today

Automated due diligence reports

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseDeep TechAnalyticsMachine LearningSaaSCloud Computing

Posted today

£80-100k

+ Equity in the business in the form of shares + Bonus

AWS

GCP

Python

Senior level

London

More information about location

2-5 days a week in office (Moorgate, London)

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseDeep TechAnalyticsMachine LearningSaaSCloud Computing

Company mission

To automate the innate process of human research, and democratise access to critical insight for any organisation big or small to protect themselves against fraud and reputational damage.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Python and another programming language (e.g, C# / Go) - You’ll bring solid experience in Python, with a strong grasp of best practices for efficient, clean code. Any experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) frameworks or similar is a bonus and highly beneficial to this role
Testing experience (TDD, BDD) - You should bring a disciplined approach to TDD, with hands-on experience in writing tests from the outset of development, guaranteeing robustness and maintainability
Data stores (e.g, Vector) - You’ll ideally have hands-on experience working with vector data stores, optimising data retrieval and storage solutions within AI-driven products
Cloud provider (e.g, AWS / GCP) - You should bring a strong understanding of AWS (or GCP), with practical experience in deploying, managing, and optimising cloud-based applications, ensuring they remain reliable and scalable

What the job involves

As a Senior Python Developer at Xapien, you will play a pivotal role in owning and enhancing Xapien Insights, a core component of our innovative AI-powered reports
We are seeking a Python expert with a strong background in building reliable, scalable systems and experience in a second language, such as Go or C#
In this position, you’ll have a hands-on role in designing, developing, and deploying key components within Xapien Insights, contributing to the future of due diligence technology
Beyond coding, you’ll mentor a graduate in prompt engineering, helping develop their skills as they join you in delivering advanced, AI-driven solutions
If you bring experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or other large language models, that’s a great advantage, though our primary focus is on solid Python software engineering skills
You’ll have ownership over your projects, enjoying the autonomy to lead end-to-end development, and collaborating closely with a talented team to drive innovation in the industry
Own and enhance Xapien Insights as a key feature of our AI-powered reports, ensuring functionality is reliable, scalable, and meets strategic goals
Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and rigorous testing practices to produce reliable, maintainable code that meets high-quality standards
Optimise code for performance and scalability, primarily using Python and leveraging Go, C#, or similar languages when appropriate
Mentor and support junior developers, particularly in prompt engineering and TDD principles, promoting a learning environment that values quality and innovation

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Historically, KYC tools and technology haven’t been strong enough to fight fraud. While most automated solutions that depend on data sets can help with tick-box compliance and yes/no answers, they don’t provide much insight about the people you are doing business with. Xapien automates the online research process, providing detailed, fully-sources and auditable reports in as little as 10 minutes.

The company’s AI-powered platform creates enhanced due diligence reports using Natural Language Processing, which minimises false flagging with its uniquely accurate contextual understanding. For example, traditional tools could flag the words “criminal, tax evasion, and money laundering”, completely overlooking that the person being researched is actually a prosecutor of such cases.

The fast-growing company is established across the globe in over 100 languages and character sets. By democratising access to high-quality background research and due diligence, the company is well-positioned to see growth as a strong competitor in the field.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

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Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Jul 2024

$10.2m

SERIES A

Apr 2023

$5.7m

SEED

Total funding: $15.9m

Company benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Shares/Equity
Regular Salary Reviews
Bonus Plan
Unlimited Holiday
High-Spec Macbook
Full Support in Setting up Your Home-Office (including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad etc..)
Access to WeWork Offices Across the UK
Regular Team Lunches, Drinks and Activities
Flexible Working Hours
Life Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Pension
£1k Annual Professional Development Budget
EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Company HQ

City of London, London, UK

Articles

Protecting Businesses Against Fraud and Reputational Damage with Daniel Secretan, Co-Founder of Xapien

Fighting Fraud: Breaking the Chain - New Report From House of Lords Fraud Committee

Xapien Partners with ComplyAdvantage to Provide Next Generation Due Diligence for Institutions

Leadership

Shaun O'Mahony

(CEO)

Founder & Non-Executive Director at Blackdot Solutions Ltd. Former Software Engineer & Solution Architect at BAE Systems then Detica.

Daniel Secretan

(COO)

Former COO at BAE Systems Financial Crime division, and Operations Director at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.

Chris Green

(CCO)

Former CCO at CallCredit. Held various Director roles at BAE Systems Financial Crime and Intelligence divisions.

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