Senior Software Engineer (python) - Remote Eligible

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

We're an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks. From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what's next. What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

Our client is one of the Big Four accounting firms and the world's largest professional services network. Headquartered in London, they operate in 150+ countries with 460,000+ professionals delivering excellence in audit, tax, consulting, and advisory.

What You'll Do

Implement and maintain robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend systems using Python

Facilitate the integration of front-end components with server-side logic

Leverage automation tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to implement new features efficiently

Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of applications

Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, data scientists and product managers to define, design, and ship new features

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, troubleshoot and debug issues

Work both independently and collaboratively within the team

Provide clear instructions to team members and help coordinate day-to-day operations

Communicate with the client on a regular basis

Provide technical leadership for the team – mentor, coach, and lead by example

What You Bring

5+ years of background in development

Strong background in Python (3.x) and FastAPI (or Flask), design, build, and operate REST services

Knowledge of secure, zero-trust REST APIs (least privilege, JWT/OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, rate limiting, secrets management)

Experience with data stores: PostgreSQL (schema design, queries, migrations) and Redis for caching, as well as with development tooling: linters, pre-commit hooks, Black, Pylint, and Pydantic for data validation, data handling/transfer using common file formats, including CSV and Parquet

Experience with test-driven development with pytest (fixtures, mocks, coverage) and automated test execution

Familiarity with Docker for containerization and JFrog Artifactory for image/package management, GitHub (PRs, code reviews, branching, version control) and Jira for issue/roadmap tracking, Kubernetes-based architectures: deploy/operate containerized workloads

Pragmatic approach to balancing process against flexibility in achieving objectives

Excellent organizational skills, including the capacity to self-manage, structure work, set priorities, and work to deadlines

Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Nice to Have

Knowledge of code quality & supply-chain tools: SonarQube and Mend

Familiarity with React, TypeScript, and collaboration in Figma

Experience with CI/CD, GitHub Actions/workflows, practical automation with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to accelerate high-quality delivery, container orchestration/ platform tooling and broader pipelines & DevOps practices

English Level

Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Your Benefits at Exadel

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

International projects

In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility

Medical healthcare

Recognition program

Ongoing learning & reimbursement

Well-being program

Team events & local benefits

Sports compensation

Referral bonuses

Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.