Full Stack Python Engineer

About The Company Grace May is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to developing innovative data-driven solutions for a diverse range of industries. With a focus on harnessing the power of predictive modeling and advanced analytics, Grace May aims to empower organizations to make smarter, data-informed decisions. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth. As a rapidly growing enterprise, Grace May invests heavily in cutting-edge technology and talent, ensuring that its solutions remain at the forefront of the SaaS industry. The organization values integrity, innovation, and excellence, striving to deliver impactful results to its clients and stakeholders worldwide. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Python Engineer to join Grace May’s dynamic team. This role is pivotal in advancing our core SaaS platform, which is currently transitioning from proof of concept to a robust, production-grade system. As a key contributor, you will have the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, implement scalable solutions, and help shape the technical direction of the platform. The position offers the flexibility of remote working, with occasional quarterly meet-ups in the West Midlands to foster team collaboration and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Python development, particularly with Flask and REST API design, alongside strong front-end skills. Your expertise will drive the development of a modern, scalable SaaS platform that leverages cloud infrastructure to deliver high-performance solutions. This role provides a unique chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and success of the platform, offering significant professional development opportunities. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in full-stack software development, with a strong emphasis on Python and web frameworks such as Flask. You should possess a solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation, along with proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript. Experience with JavaScript libraries such as D3.js or similar is highly desirable. Familiarity with testing frameworks like pytest and adherence to test-driven development principles are essential. Additionally, candidates should have practical knowledge of version control systems like Git and collaborative development workflows. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is necessary, along with a good grasp of software architecture and clean code principles. Responsibilities As a Senior Full Stack Python Engineer at Grace May, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and developing a production-ready Python library to support our SaaS platform
• Designing and developing RESTful APIs using Python and Flask to enable seamless integration and scalability
• Creating dynamic frontend components utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance user experience
• Implementing automated testing using pytest and applying TDD principles to ensure code quality and reliability
• Contributing to the overall system architecture and technical design discussions
• Collaborating with cloud infrastructure teams to deploy and manage applications on AWS or Azure
• Supporting and enhancing CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes
• Participating in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits Grace May offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000, commensurate with experience
• Flexible remote working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding company
• Participation in innovative projects that have a meaningful impact on clients and industries
• Quarterly in-person meet-ups in the West Midlands to foster team collaboration and strategic planning
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools to enhance your technical skills
• Generous holiday allowance and additional perks tailored to employee needs

Equal Opportunity Grace May is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices are designed to promote fairness and equal opportunity, ensuring that all qualified candidates have an equal chance to join our team and thrive within our organization.