Senior Python Backend Developer

Senior Python Backend Developer

We are looking for a passionate Python backend developer to join our team at LR OneOcean. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality software for our Vessel Position Service solution, working on big data in the maritime industry, using cutting-edge programming features and frameworks, and collaborating with other teams in the firm to define, design, and deploy new features. As an active part of our company, you will brainstorm and chalk out solutions to suit our requirements and meet our business goals. You will also be working on data engineering problems and data pipelines. You would get ample opportunities to work on challenging tasks, using the latest technologies and tools. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

What we offer you

The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven, and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The Role

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software using Python and Databricks.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, building, testing, and deploying high-quality code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems.
• Write clean and reusable code that can be easily maintained and scaled.

• Develop and maintain tasks for a large-scale data processing pipeline.
• Monitor data ingested, data produced, and pipeline execution.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and identify areas for improvement to implement practical solutions.
• Debug code when required and troubleshoot any Python-related queries.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in Python & Databricks.

What you bring

• 4+ years of experience as a Python developer with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of the Python software development stacks, ecosystems, frameworks, and tools such as pyspark, DeltaTable, pyodbc, psycopg2.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• A working understanding of cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving ability with solid communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred but not required

• Exposure to PostgreSQL administration/maintenance.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps CI/CD & Release pipelines.
• Exposure to Terraform
• Exposure to API design & development

About Us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct, and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a Part of

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration, and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.