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
• 20% 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%)