Verisk Maplecroft are looking for an Senior Python/Django developer who is passionate about delivering high quality software solutions and embraces the challenges presented by the ever-changing landscape of web development. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working primarily on our client facing web application (GRiD) and will be involved in all areas of the software development life cycle.

·        A proven track record of developing commercial applications in Python, following industry standards for code quality and security.

·         Expert knowledge and extensive experience of developing in Django and the Django Rest Framework

·         Industry experience with building web applications, common design patterns and underlying architectures

·         Experience of asynchronous processing and message queues

·         Industry experience in working with Agile software development practices

·         Very knowledgeable in Rest APIs, both in authoring and consuming

·         Good level of experience in SQL and database interaction

·         Knowledge and experience in applying Web Security best practices

·         Good understanding of git and working collaboratively on team-level code base

·         An understanding of frontend web technologies and how web browsers behave and perform.

·         Working in an agile team and assisting in requirements gathering, refinement, and delivery of user-focused improvements

·         Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members on technical projects

·         Deliver high-quality, maintainable well-tested code that meets user requirements

·         Peer review other developers' work in a thorough and constructive manner

·         Work collaboratively with other Developers, Project Owners, UX, designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality solutions

·         Look for and drive opportunities to improve code quality, development processes, and team satisfaction

·         Provide mentoring to more junior members of the team