Job Description
**Summary:** Experienced Python Developer sought for key projects, influencing system architecture and feature design, with strong development experience, API security knowledge, and microservices expertise. First Derivative is a people-first company, powered by specialist problem-solvers and process-evolvers. We offer agile solutions and career opportunities for those in the early stages of their career or looking for a new direction. Joining our company, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of mission-critical projects, tech stacks, and clients. **Key Responsibilities:** • Ownership of key projects, working across all phases of the SDLC, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment • Issuing technical guidance to Junior Developers, overseeing their deliverables and providing architectural guidance • Writing code daily and contributing to a team working on an exciting project • Demonstrating knowledge on code quality, code performance, unit testing, and build processing in the CI/CD **Requirements:** • Strong Python development experience • Collaborative approach to system architecture and feature design • Experience with web frameworks, API development, and API security • Expertise in microservices, Kubernetes, and NoSQL databases • Understanding of relational and non-relational databases • Hands-on experience with version control tools, shell, and batch programming • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills **Desirable:** • Experience in Python-based streaming development • Experience in the financial services industry • Enthusiasm for learning and pursuing development of new skills • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate • Familiarity with cloud computing and data storage **What's in it for you:** • A career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional and personal development • Opportunities for career growth and design • Benefits, including: + Hybrid and Flexible Working + Extensive Private Healthcare Package + Private Pension + Employee Assistance Programme + Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policies + Group Life Protection Benefit + Employee Referral Bonus Scheme