Senior Software Engineer, Python

Job Location: Remote based in UK

About YouGov

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.

We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

About Brandindex

BrandIndex is YouGov's flagship brand intelligence platform that transforms consumer survey data into insights for businesses: it monitors thousands of brands globally to deliver a comprehensive view of brand health. Through continuous data collection and analysis, BrandIndex enables customers to track brand performance against competitors in real-time, identify emerging market trends, and make strategic decisions.

About the team

The BrandIndex Engineering team combines technical excellence with a product-first mentality, creating solutions that directly impact our customers' success. We're a fully remote collaborative group that values cross-functional partnerships, working closely with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver exceptional results.

We move quickly, embodying YouGov’s "Be Fast" value through rapid adaptation and delivery. When joining us, you'll find colleagues who are committed to "Getting it Right," making decisions based on data and best practices while never compromising on quality or integrity.

We embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and we prioritize a positive atmosphere where effective work and quick thinking are balanced with team spirit and adaptability. When priorities shift, we adjust together, always keeping customer satisfaction at the center of what we do.

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to develop and maintain web applications using Python and Flask. You will work on building scalable, high-performance web applications with a focus on backend technologies. Besides that, you will develop and maintain complex data pipelines (ETL) that power YouGov core products.

If you thrive in an environment that values collaboration and customer happiness above all, you'll find yourself at home on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-traffic, distributed applications using Python, Flask, Cloud technologies, relational and NoSQL databases
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
• Design, implement and maintain high-availability data pipelines (ETL)
• Break down complex problems and make informed decisions based on thorough analysis to create realistic estimates for engineering tasks
• Optimize applications for performance, reliability, security, maintainability, monitoring and scalability
• Define testing strategies and write automated tests
• Perform code reviews by providing constructive feedback
• Lead system design and code architecture discussions
• Lead the technical excellence of the system and create plans to mitigate issues and outages
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design in creating high-impact features
• Propose and participate in team processes improvements
• Proactively mentor other engineers

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Python backend developer
• Expert knowledge of Python and its main frameworks
• Experience in building and deploying high-traffic distributed web applications
• Extensive experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and software development best practices
• Excellent collaboration skills across different cultures
• Solid understanding of modern testing principles
• Experience in leading complex cross-team technical initiatives
• Excellent English 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
• Good knowledge of K8, Docker, AWS and Flask
• Proactive in identifying risks and implementing effective solutions
• Comfortable in a fully remote work environment where async collaboration is prioritized
• Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, or Engineering-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven expertise and experience with database technologies including NoSQL databases like MongoDB, RDBMS such as Postgres and MySQL
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Helm, Terraform, Vault, Grafana, ELK Stack, New Relic
• Relevant experience in the maintenance of data APIs and data lake architectures, including experience with Apache Iceberg, Trino/Presto, Clickhouse, Snowflake, BigQuery.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering-related field

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