Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead. We are global.
We are looking for Senior Python Developer to join our network of more than 6.000 doer’s and maker’s working out from our 60+ offices in 22 countries.
Valtech has established itself as one of the largest independent global groups aiming at creating digital experiences that improve human lives while transforming the future of our clients’ businesses. We work with some of the world’s best-known brands from across the retail, manufacturing, distribution, mobility, travel, health, public, and finance sectors. And our promise to the market is that we get things done. Together. We transform by doing!
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join a big project from the UK. The client is a large global company with several digital retailers. It is the number one destination for shoppers who value flexible payment options. It receives over 2.2 million visits every day.The client is focused on modernizing its existing systems and platforms, utilising a wider variety of modern, cloud-based technologies.
The Ideal Candidate
/ 3+ years of Python development experience
/ proven experience with setting up, building, and maintaining microservices architectures; experience working with REST-based APIs and integrations with third-partyparty systems
/Terraform knowledge
/ AWS knowledge (the certification will be a plus). Azure or GCP – huge plus
/ solid understanding of scaling, monitoring and logging when using cloud services for building applications
/ proven experience with setting up and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines;
/ experience or affinity with Commerce and Experience platforms
/ bachelor or Master in Computer Science or equivalent
/ excellent spoken and written English
Optional
/ experience with Docker and preferably in enterprise environments
/ additional experience in other modern languages and frameworks like Java, C#, Typescript, NodeJS and GoLang or at least desire to learn one of them. Supporting a multitude of languages is preferable
The Role
As a Senior Python Developer you’ll be expected to:
/ create end-to-end solutions together with a team of colleagues working in different disciplines, ranging from cloud engineers (infra) to UI developers and from Business Analysts to Quality Assurance Engineers. Solutions involve integrations with frontends, third-party API’s like Payment and back-office systems, which act as systems of record for business-critical data.
/ do within the context of MACH architectures (Microservices, API-first, Headless, and Cloud-Native) leveraging SaaS and FaaS platforms like Commercetools, Contentstack, Contentful, Vue Storefront, and Frontastic;
/ focus on performance, stability, and traceability in everything you do and seek only the highest quality in code;
/ be responsible for (infra-as-code) deployments and align with the cloud engineering team to get stuff done when responsibilities cross into their territory.
As a consultant, you are expected to develop expertise both in technology and in communicating complex concepts and rationale to non-techies. We’ll encourage and support this with frequent opportunities toshare ideas internally. Wealso have consultants frequently deliver atregional, national and global conferences.
What do we offer in return?
- Private health insurance
We hope you will never need it, but nevertheless, we offer private health insurance to all our employees.
- Education program
We never stop learning, that’s why we offer our employees an educational program with training and certification.
- Wellbeing program
We all deserve to live a healthy and well-balanced life. It's not an option, it's a necessity!
- One simple rule
We really want you to enjoy your work, so we set up one simple rule, that none of our teammates will work on the same project for a very long time in the same industry, but will always be following the latest technology standards. You can never get bored working at Valtech!
- Work from home
Our jobs wrap around our lives – not the other way around. Wherever you feel you can be most comfortable and productive as well, we make sure to respect your choice.
- Social events
We enjoy spending time together, not only at work. Ski trips, carting, laser-tag, wine tasting, picnics, cooking classes… you name it – we’ve done it! There are plenty of cool events to join and to get to know your colleagues.
Company sponsored Multisport card
- Food vouchers
- Competitive conditions
Besides a competitive salary and 25 days of vacation, you will join annual company events with the whole team.
- Challenging projects
Ready for a challenge? We guarantee you’ll find challenging projects at Valtech!
- Cool colleagues
What’s the most important thing in a job? Cool colleagues with whom you spent most of the time during the week. We have a lot of them!
- Honest feedback
Honesty, openness and respect are among our core values. We encourage an open feedback culture in order to build trust and grow together
Our company values
We SHARE our knowledge with our clients and colleagues all over the world. We value different opinions and embrace open discussions. We DARE to go into unknown territories. We dare to speak up and be totally honest. We CARE about the end-user experience, our clients' businesses, and the quality of the things we make. We want to make the world a better place through the work we do.