Job Description
Back End Python Developer – Join a Leading Force in the Global Energy Transition! ⚡
At Assystem, we're driving the future of energy.As aBack End Python Developer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to play a key role in accelerating the world’s shift to low-carbon energy. With your expertise in Python and cloud technologies, you’ll be shaping the digital services that power the projects at the forefront of the energy revolution.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Make a Global Impact: Contribute directly to the energy transition and sustainability efforts, helping to create a reliable, low-carbon energy future for all.
Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies: Design and build scalable, efficient, and secure server-side applications and APIs usingPython (Django/Flask), alongside innovative cloud platforms likeAWS, Azure, and GCP.
Collaboration at its Best: As part of an agile, multidisciplinary team, you’ll work closely with talented professionals across various fields—including product managers, UX designers, and front-end developers—to create world-class solutions.
Shape the Future: In this role, you'll have the chance to develop APIs that power critical infrastructure, all while adhering togovernment standardsand thebest practicesof the industry.
Continuous Growth: Assystem is committed to fostering an environment ofknowledge sharing, professional development, andcontinuous learning, ensuring you are always growing your skills in an innovative and forward-thinking company.
Key Responsibilities:
️Build & Optimize: Develop, test, and maintain high-performance back-end services and APIs that are secure, scalable, and efficient.
Work with Data: You’ll manage bothrelational (PostgreSQL, MySQL)andNoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)databases, creating flexible and reliable data architectures.
☁️Cloud Deployment: Gain hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on top-tier cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with tools likeTerraformandCloudFormation.
Champion CI/CD & Agile: Take ownership of theCI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless, automated testing and deployment in anAgileenvironment.
Ensure Top-Notch Security & Performance: Implementbest-in-class securityprotocols and ensure systems meet the highest performance standards.
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience:
Python Mastery: Strong experience withDjangoorFlaskframeworks.
API Development Expertise: A proven track record in designing secure, robustRESTful/GraphQL APIsand integrating with third-party services.
☁️Cloud & DevOps: Experience deploying onAWS, Azure, or GCP, with a focus on infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) andDocker/Kubernetes.
Agile Mindset: Hands-on experience in anAgileenvironment, usingGitfor version control and managingCI/CD pipelines.
️Security & Performance Focus: Skilled at implementingauthentication, encryption, and performanceoptimizations.
Desirable Skills:
Serverless & Microservices: Familiarity withAWS Lambda,Azure Functions, ormicroservicesarchitectures.
Data & AI: Exposure to big data frameworks,ETL pipelines, ormachine learningapplications.
️GDS Standards: An understanding ofGOV.UKservice standards andaccessibility principleswould be an added bonus.
Additional Information
Why Assystem?
Innovative Culture: At Assystem, we don’t just follow trends; we set them. By joining our team, you’ll be working alongside the brightest minds in energy and technology.
Global Reach: With operations across 12 countries, including Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, you’ll be part of a truly international and diverse team.
Impactful Work: You’ll contribute directly to projects that are shaping the future of energy, helping to reduce carbon footprints and build sustainable infrastructure that benefits people worldwide.
If you’re passionate aboutcoding,cloud technologies, and making a meaningful difference in the world, thenAssystemis the place to be. Join us, and let’s power a sustainable future together!
Why join the Switchers community?
Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses...
Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!
Will be full time onsite in Derby
Need to obtain SC and sole UK National
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
