Lead Python Developer

Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.Job DescriptionYou will be leading a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will be contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customer and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professional’s. Learning, developing your skills and becoming a rounded developer in the process. You will have experience in Python, Databricks, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to support and enhance our client’s AI-driven initiatives. Beyond technical expertise, you will follow software engineering best practices, including codebase security, testing, and scalability of AI systems.This role requires someone who is a self-starter and stays ahead of technology.QualificationsExperience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment Strong software engineering background covering SOLID principles with extensive experience in Python Knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision and other AI techniques and algorithms Experience in developing and deploying AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Snowflake, or similar frameworks and tools Experience developing REST-based APIs Knowledge and some experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Ansible, Packer, Docker) Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications. Front-end development experience with React is preferred Some experience in developing and deploying solutions on cloud preferably AWS Cloud, with experience in AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2 and DynamoDB preferred. Experience writing unit tests and integration tests Financial Services or Capital Markets experience is preferred. Ability to lead teams, manage and co-ordinate stakeholder engagements and meetings. Ability to mentor junior members on the team Additional InformationAt Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.