Python Engineer

We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our team at Smartodds as a Python Engineer. 

Based in North London, Smartodds provides in-depth research and analysis on sporting events around the world, supported by world-class, bespoke software platforms. We are proud of our collaborative and dynamic culture, grounded in our core values of Boldness, Open-mindedness, Ownership, and Togetherness. We are a supportive and collaborative team - our environment is open, inclusive, and focused on doing great work together. 

About the role

As a Python Engineer, you will be responsible for developing data pipelines and back-end solutions that meet specifications and business requirements. This will include delivering production-grade software and collaborating with the team to optimise processes to drive continuous improvement forward. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of our pipelines and back-end applications for the acquisitions of live and post-match sports data 
• Deliver high-quality, production-grade products in line with initial specifications and project requirements
• Follow coding and deployment standards set by the data engineering leadership
• Provide accurate project updates, feedback on progress and timelines for deliverables. 
• Perform code reviews
• Identify and escalate bottlenecks or issues within the existing codebase and propose technical and infrastructural improvements  
• Provide 3rd line support and deploy hot-fixes as required
• Investigate/debug issues as needed 
• Dedicate time to personal and professional growth by improving technical skills, expanding knowledge of relevant subjects (sports, injury, technology) and widening experience with other tools and techniques. 

Skills & Experience    
Required

• Previous relevant experience within a mid-level Software Engineering position or at least 2+ years in a Junior Engineering role, working on back-end data solutions and warehousing, with exposure to the technologies listed below 
• BSc in computer science or a similar degree 
• Advanced knowledge of Python and API development  
• Good understanding of data solution architectures with batch processing required, and real time processing knowledge would be an advantage 
• Solid foundation with code-testing, preferably with TDD exposure 

Preferred (at least 2 out of the following) 

• Advanced knowledge of Django, ORMS
• Experience with message bus (RabbitMQ/Kafka) 
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab 
• Working knowledge with relational databases: PostgreSQL (ideally), MySQL, MSSQL 
• Interest in sports, such as football (at least), cricket, tennis, horse racing. Knowledge of their rules and idiosyncrasies

Others

• Ability to work in the UK

What you can expect in return – Our Benefits

From Day One

• ​30 days holiday (in addition to bank & public holidays)
• ​In-house chef*
• ​In-house masseuse*
• ​Team sporting events
• 25% discount on Brentford Football Club merchandise
• ​Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ​Interest-free travel season ticket loan
• ​Offsite trips

*Available on selected days

After 3 Months

• ​Pension - Employer Contribution starting at 5.5%, and employee starting at 2.5%
• Income protection – 75% of salary (subject to terms & conditions)

After Probation

• Private Medical Insurance - including  coverage of any excess payment
• Health Cash Plan via Medicash
• Life Assurance (4 x times earnings at time of death)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• A discretionary annual bonus​

After 2 Years

• Increase in Employer Pension to 6% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3%)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay

After 4 Years

• Increase in Employer’s Pension to 7% (to a minimum employee contribution of 3.5%)

If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV explaining your interest in football analytics and highlighting relevant technical experience