Senior Python Django Developer

Senior Python Django Developer - JP Morgan - Glasgow- 6 months contract - Hybrid - PAYE

We are seeking a Senior Python Django Developer to join JP Morgan on an initial 6 months contract in Glasgow where you will be part of a team which manages database platforms helping to develop new features amongst other responsibilities. Candidates can be based out of Glasgow or Bournemouth for this position.

As a Senior Python Django Developer you will help build a meaningful engineering discipline, combining software and systems to develop creative engineering solutions to operations problems. Much of our software development focuses on creating new applications, optimizing existing systems and reducing work through automation. You'll join a team of curious problem solvers with a diverse set of perspectives who are thinking big and taking risks. In this project you will be working on a project utilizing Python, Django & SQL.

Responsibilities:

• Understand/apply reusable code design, leverage application architecture/framework capabilities and functionality, and design/develop solutions that are highly reliable, scalable, and perform to meet business-defined service levels.
• Work with Product owners to help shape the direction of the product based on a combined knowledge of what's technically feasible and what is desired by the end user.
• Conduct code reviews and ensuring quality solutions are built and tested.
• Employ Agile engineering practices, Pair Programming, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development, etc.
• Identify and implement improvements to products.
• Contribute to the technical code and design documentation.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience in Django.
• Proficient with Sql and ideally a strong background in Relational Databases (Oracle or CockroachDB)
• Experience with build automation, test driven development, continuous integration and delivery
• Experience of Web UI frameworks such as REACT or Angular is advantageous.
• Experience in Cloud and Container based application development is advantageous.
• Expertise in software design using SOLID or GRASP is advantageous.
• Knowledge of data modelling/schema design is advantageous.
• Exposure to Microservice architecture, REST API design/development is advantageous.

*Please note that this role will initially be working on a hybrid model of 3 days office based with a view to go full time onsite in the future.*

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.