Senior Software Engineer, YouGov

Python

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Elasticsearch

Postgres

Flask

Celery

Git

REST API

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Spain

Global research data and analytics group

Be an early applicant

Global research data and analytics group

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSData Analysis

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Elasticsearch

Postgres

Flask

Celery

Git

REST API

FastAPI

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Spain

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsSaaSData Analysis

Company mission

To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of experience as a Python backend developer
Expert knowledge of Python and some of the main web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
Proﬁciency in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks
Extensive experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software development best practices
Knowledge of Elasticsearch for search indexing
Proven experience in building and deploying scalable microservices
Good knowledge of Docker
Solid understanding of modern testing principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
High focus on quality, operational excellence and customer experience
Proactive in identifying risks and taking an impact-centric approach to problem- solving

Desirable

Hands-on experience with Wagtail CMS, including page models, stream ﬁelds, and admin
Understanding of Celery and task queues for background processing
Ability to think abstractly and deal well with ambiguous/undeﬁned problems
Experience participating in mitigating technical debt
Experience with Kubernetes and AWS technologies

What the job involves

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Permanent Contract (No B2B)
We are seeking a Python Engineer to develop and maintain web applications using Django and Wagtail CMS. You will work on building scalable, high-performance backend systems while enhancing content management capabilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize backend applications using Django and FastAPI
Build and customize Wagtail CMS websites, including custom page models, blocks, and workﬂows
Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) for efficient data storage and retrieval
Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability
Lead system design and code architecture discussions
Work on impactful projects with high volumes of production traffic
Produce simple, maintainable code while always looking to improve it
Define testing strategies and write automated tests
Lead the technical excellence of the system and create plans to mitigate outages
Pro-actively mentor other engineers
Foresee the impact of business and technical decisions on performance, reliability and own the entire software lifecycle
Propose and participate in team processes improvements

Our take

In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.

Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.

It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

7% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.7)

Trustpilot (4.5)

Company

Company HQ

Old Street, London, UK

Leadership

Steve Hatch

(CEO)

Joined YouGov in 2023 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the VP of Meta Northern Europe at Meta, Director for UK and Ireland/VP of Northern Europe at Facebook, and CEO at MEC.

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