Shape the Future for Young People!

At Year13, we're on a mission to transform how young people transition from school to work. As a Senior Python Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovative solutions that empower our platform with intelligent features and analytics. The role sits at the intersection of data engineering, AI, API design, and product innovation — enabling intelligent, scalable services that draw from structured data, machine learning models, and generative AI. You'll also contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, and improving engineering practices across the team.

If you're passionate about using technology for a meaningful purpose and eager to shape the future, we want to hear from you.

Your Role:

In this exciting position, you will:

• Drive Innovation: Lead complex Python projects from concept to deployment, designing, building and maintaining scalable data-driven Python services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate: Work alongside data scientists to implement machine learning models and contribute to cross-team integrations with our existing PHP/Laravel ecosystem.
• Lead by Example: Mentor junior developers, conduct insightful code reviews, and champion best practices in Python development.
• Enhance Performance: Utilise your expertise in asynchronous programming to design scalable services and improve our CI/CD pipelines.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential:

• Experience: 7+ years in Python software development with mastery & deep expertise in Python 3.x and its eco-system
• Experience with asynchronous Python programming (asyncio, aiohttp, or similar)
• Frameworks: Strong background in Python web frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• APIs: Proficiency in designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Databases: Experience with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Testing: Familiarity with Python testing frameworks and a commitment to writing clean, testable code. Knowledge of security best practices in Python development

Desirable:

• Exposure to ML libraries (scikit-learn, HuggingFace, PyTorch, OpenAI API)
• Knowledge of data engineering tools and experience in cloud deployment (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with Python type checking tools and security best practices (mypy, pydantic).
• Knowledge of data visualisation libraries (Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn)

What’s in it for You?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that values making a positive impact in the world.
• Continuous Growth: Access to professional development opportunities in cutting-edge technologies like AI.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work culture that fits your lifestyle, including remote work options.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Participate in daily stand-ups and all-hands meetings that promote open communication and teamwork.

Why Year13?

At Year13, we foster a culture of creativity, adaptability, and inclusion. We understand the challenges you face in balancing responsibilities and aim to provide a supportive environment where every voice is heard. As a member of our team, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects while surrounded by energetic, enthusiastic, and culturally conscious colleagues.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a passionate, adaptable Python developer eager to make an impact while growing your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment — we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join Year13 and start making a difference.