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Junior Python Developer – AI & Innovation

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 51-200Since 2011H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

€25K - €30K / year

Seniority

Junior

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglishAWSPythonReactSeleniumSQL

Job Description

Junior Python Developer – AI & Innovation

Adzuna

• Write clean, testable, and efficient Python code to support our core AI products and automated search and apply tools. • Collaborate closely with our Data Scientists to integrate machine learning models, LLM pipelines and agentic frameworks into our live production stack. • Build and maintain scalable APIs and data workflows to handle large volumes of job vacancy data. • Help manage and optimise our AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and smooth deployment processes. • Write robust unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and mitigate deployment risks.

Job Requirements

  • 1–2 years of commercial software development experience using Python
  • Fully remote (must be located within a 2-hour timezone of London and able to work standard UK business hours).
  • This is a long-term role structured via a contractor agreement for international remote compliance. Candidates must have the legal right to work remotely as an independent contractor in their country of residence. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
  • Professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal) to collaborate effectively with a global team.
  • A technical degree (2:1 or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a highly relevant field.
  • Solid understanding of Python fundamentals and object-oriented programming.
  • Record of writing clean, maintainable Python code into live, user-facing environments.
  • Good working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with AWS services and Git version control.
  • A curious, proactive fast learner who loves solving technical puzzles and is excited by the AI/ML space.
  • Nice to have: Familiarity with HTML, CSS (Tailwind) and React to assist in building fullstack user interfaces.
  • Experience with coding LLMs into production applications, and effectively utilising LLM coding tools in your daily workflow.
  • Understanding of web scraping techniques, DOM parsing, and bypassing common bot-detection. Experience with browser automation and testing tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium).

Benefits

  • Our package which includes a competitive salary and stock options (we are all owners!)
  • Amongst other things, enhanced maternity and paternity leave; 25 days paid holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays; 3 paid volunteer days/year; Summer hours through July and August (we finish at 4pm on a Friday); and a full programme of wellbeing activities and events.
  • We are a fully hybrid company - half our workforce is remote. With employees located in different time zones, we embrace asynchronous work and ensure that everything we do reflects the hybrid nature of our workforce so that everyone feels included. In addition, we have a travel programme, to help facilitate effective hybrid working.
  • We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels included and welcome. Our D&I committee helps deliver a programme of activities and actions to support this important area.
  • Learning and development is an important pillar of our culture and there are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow whether through our Adzuna Academy training programme, attending conferences, team training budgets, individual development plans and coaching from experienced and supportive peers and managers.
  • We have a packed social calendar, twice yearly global team get-togethers and an enviable culture thanks to the amazing and smart people who make Adzuna a great place to work. Lots of this is done virtually to ensure that everyone is included.

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