Lead Backend Engineer

3 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Think IT Resources Full time

We are looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (backend python focus) to join our Group Data Science function , to lead and trailblaze the development and building of software platforms . Working across our retail banners and group functions, you will build platform roadmaps that will minimize time to value, maximize long term effectiveness and ultimately help us achieve our commercial goals .


What's the job?


  • Collaborate with Tech, Product and Data teams to develop the engineering platforms that allow us to apply and embed the use of data science directly in our products and processes
  • Support diverse teams in translating between business and data in the design of project work, and in the synthesis and communication of recommendations and results
  • Support the Data Science Leadership Team in developing a “data culture” and demonstrating the value of data in our decision-making
  • Provide technical leadership and support for the junior members of the team


What You'll Bring


  • Excellent knowledge and experience in Django and Python backend
  • Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals and machine learning
  • Proven experience of delivering several high-quality software products and experience of productionisation
  • Proven experience of developing cloud-based services using one or more cloud providers (preferably GCP)
  • Strong management and leadership skills - including the ability to build, organize, motivate, mentor and manage a Platform Engineering team that supports a diverse range of initiatives
  • Sensitivity and excellent influencing skills - ability to work with stakeholders across a variety of functions and levels of seniority


If this looks of interest please send your CV and call for more information.



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