Senior Back End Developer Python Data - London, United Kingdom - Parkopedia

    Parkopedia
    Parkopedia London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Parkopedia is the world's leading connected car services provider used by millions of drivers and organisations such as Apple, Here, TomTom and 20 automotive brands ranging from Audi to Volkswagen.

    Parkopedia has the mission of providing the best in-car data and transaction services to make mobility ecological, efficient and convenient.

    We are searching for a talented and experienced Senior Python Engineer to join our growing team.

    This role will play a key part in developing and maintaining our APIs and data feeds, which are essential for delivering our services to our partners and customers worldwide.

    We are part of a global team, but this role is based in the UK at our London office, which is a short walk from London Bridge.

    Parkopedia maintains a flexible location policy (hybrid) but the role will require a proportion of time to be spent at the London office which can be discussed during the interview process.

    This role requires expertise in building and maintaining critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust APIs using Python and related technologies. We implement efficient data retrieval and transformation processes to ensure high-quality data delivery through these APIs.
    All code we produce must be clean, well-documented, and maintainable, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

    To guarantee smooth operation for our customers, we operate a culture where our developers monitor and troubleshoot performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

    Experience mentoring and supporting junior developers is a plus, as our Senior Developers help build their capabilities and confidence.

    Worked in multiple, complex production environments as a Python engineer, with proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying APIs using Python frameworks (e.g., Solid understanding of web development principles ( RESTful APIs) and data structures
    Experience with data retrieval, transformation, and manipulation techniques using Python and tools such as Apache Airflow
    Commercial experience with AWS and IaC (Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation)
    Parkopedia is committed to building a great work environment for all our employees. Unlimited annual leave - yup, time off is as important as time in the office, we all need to unwind and recharge our batteries
    Generous parental policies - for/maternity/paternity/adoption leave
    Hybrid working policy
    Flexible working hours
    Paid time off for volunteering
    Pension contribution
    Training allowance
    Private medical insurance
    Cycle to work scheme
    Gym membership
    Eye care and flu vouchers
    We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.