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A high level of motivation, independence and willingness to constantly learn and improve are necessary to be successful.\nThis role sits within the Digital team and is part of a team of engineers within the software engineering function.\nResponsibilities\nAs part of a cross-functional product team, contribute designs, code, tests, code reviews, and excellent judgment towards the development and continuous improvement of our digital platforms.\nParticipate in agile ceremonies and evolving development practices of the team.\nContribute to the overall platform architecture.\nEnsure new work is delivered in alignment with said architecture.\nEstablish and support development processes.\nProvide stewardship of the long-term sustainability of our platform and actively manage platform health and technical debt.\nKnowledge and Skills\nSignificant professional software engineering experience gained in a full stack environment, ideally with experience using Google Cloud, Python, React, Kubernetes, BigQuery, or similar modern technologies.\nHands-on experience developing, shipping, operating, and/or maintain consumer and/or enterprise we applications.\nDemonstrated passion for delivering testable, instrumented, and reliable code.\nStrong track-record of using and improving agile software development and related design practices.\nDeep understanding and experience of at least one server-side language.\nExpertise in cloud native architectures.\nExpertise in data pipelines and event-driven architectures preferred.\nExpertise in machine learning and machine learning pipelines preferred.\nSolid foundation in secure coding practices.\nSolid understanding of client-side technology (CSS/HTML/JS)\nExperience with continuous delivery methods and technologies.\nExperience with using data to inform development decisions.\nAbility to collaborate with a variety of functions, personalities and cultures.\nAbility to actively listen, ask the right questions and see the underlying meaning in what’s being said and not said.\nFlexible and open minded. Energy and enthusiasm for learning.\nProblem solving in multiple domains. Resilient, proactive and creative.\nAbility to pick up new techniques and technologies quickly.\nPragmatic while maintain an attention to detail.\nSelf-directed and capable of working under minimal supervision.\n Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related academic degrees and/or equivalent experience preferred alongside a strong background in software engineering.\nPhysical Requirements and Work Environment\nProlonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer.\nSome national and international travel may be required.\nSome flexibility to work across time zones.\nRare but occasional after hours (evening or weekend) work.\nThe base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (US): $130,000 - $142,000 or (UK) £65,000- £73,000. 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