Senior Python Developer

About The Role

Hippo is recruiting Senior Python Developers to join our Hippo Herd. Senior Python Developers work in multi-disciplinary teams that build, support & maintain User-Centred digital solutions that offer real value and work for everyone.

Hippo’s Senior Python Developers are experts in their field. You will act as a senior consultant providing technical expertise in software engineering practices both internally and to our clients. You will drive the team's technical deliverables, maintain client relationships and be passionate about developing and upskilling others.

Please note, we are looking for candidates who are seeking growth at this level (senior), therefore the advertised salary band is at the lower end of our full banding for this level, allowing for progression in the role.

Your role in a nutshell :

• Act as a technical SME within the squad to produce and ensure user-centred software is developed based on business requirements and following best practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to explore, design, and deliver solutions to client problems
• Design and manage software development and deployment pipelines, resolving issues and potential bottlenecks before they occur
• Be a strong communicator and presenter, presenting prototypes, solutions, and progress to internal / external stakeholders in a clear concise manner
• Build great relationships with your team and stakeholders, identifying and ensuring challenges are overcome
• Involved in the recruitment of other engineers, and support other consultants in their professional development
• Promote Hippo’s Engineering Herd externally (e.g., through writing blogs, workshops, seminars, or conferences)

About the Candidate :

About The Company

As well as a competitive salary which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits :

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo

At Hippo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity, and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer, and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations, and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices.

Hi, we’re Hippo.

At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design, and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organizations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.

We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world.

Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organizations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact.

Hippo locations

We are headquartered in Leeds and located across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide, so don't let location hold you back from applying. We welcome candidates from all over the UK who possess the flexibility to work from any of our locations. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k to help make your move a smooth one. It's worth noting that, given the dynamic nature of our business, you may be required to work on-site at client locations or from your own home.

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