Junior Python Developer

Junior Python Developer

Proactive IT Appointments are exclusively representing a leading organisation based in Exeter in their search for a Junior Python Developer. This is a fantastic oppurtunity for a candidate that has 2-5 year's experience, to take the next leap in their career. The role primarily focuses on engineering writing code and addressing backlog requirements, this position carries a specialist focus: directly assisting the Engineering Manager in driving flow, managing Jira Kanban boards, and maintaining strict release health and quality standards across web and mobile products. You will build new features, fix bugs, and reduce technical debt while serving as the primary engineering catalyst to eliminate delivery bottlenecks, ensure pre-production operational quality, and orchestrate smooth production releases.

Experience Requried:

• Strong background as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, Technical QA Engineer, or Quality/Delivery Engineer with proven hands-on coding capability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PHP and/or Python, relational databases (SQL), and Git version control workflows.
• Direct experience orchestrating web and mobile release cycles, executing pre-production deployments, and managing release stability.
• Practical experience working with Docker and containerised development setups.
• Proven track record of actively managing Jira boards using Kanban flow principles to optimise team output.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + option to buy and sell (5)
• Private Medical Health Insurance
• Pension
• Quarterly away trips
• Flexible Hybrid Working

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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