Senior Python Developer

About Blenheim Chalcot:

Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. You may have heard of some of our growing businesses such as Modulr, Hive Learning, Avado and the Rajasthan Royals IPL cricket team. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.  
The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.  
Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!

About Hive Learning

Hive Learning is on a mission to reshape the learning industry by continuous innovation and a commitment to develop talent that's ready for tomorrow's challenges. Their AI-powered solutions harmoniously integrate content design, peer-to-peer engagement, live training, and data insights into a seamless, intuitive interface. This allows them to deliver agile programs effectively replacing outdated learning content. Established in 2013, Hive Learning has successfully executed over 20,000 deployments for a diverse range of organizations, from the world’s largest and most traditional to the most forward-thinking. In the past three years alone, they have generated over 79 million peer learning interactions across 146 countries. Impressively, they have assisted more than 90% of learners in taking action based on what they learned, achieving a client-rated NPS score of 74. Today, Hive Learning merges their tried-and-true methodology with Gen AI. This enables them to assist organizations in upskilling talent at scale, delivering courses that are adaptable for any audience and any skill, all while being tailored to business needs. Their clientele includes world-leading banks, business schools, and organizations such as Legal & General, Boots, and the mental health charity, Shout. Hive Learning, along with their clients, has frequently been recognized for their ability to create long-lasting impact. Their accolades include the Best use of Social and Collaborative Learning at the Learning Technologies Awards, Best Learning Initiative for Business Culture at the Business Culture Awards, and Learning Platform of the Year at the Learning Awards. Hive Learning is also ranked as a Core Leader for Digital Learning and a Core Challenger for Learning Systems in the Fosway 9-Grid™. This assessment, curated by Europe’s #1 HR analyst, analyses over 600 pieces of data per vendor and hundreds of conversations with buyers to map the learning technologies landscape each year. This recognition further solidifies Hive Learning’s position as a leader in the field of learning and development.

The Role:

Seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Python Developer with specialized knowledge in AWS, Lambda: serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB. The successful candidate will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing database-driven applications that are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance that meet our dynamic business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda, integrating with microservices, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and other AWS services.
• Architect and implement event-driven solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and processing across services.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code making use of Unit test cases, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Knowledge and experience in frameworks like Flask / FastAPI.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL and DynamoDB databases for high performance, reliability, and scalability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionalities.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the application's performance.
• Continuously update technical knowledge and skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in professional networks.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Python development, specifically with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures.
• Good understanding of AWS services, particularly Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and SQS/SNS.
• Solid experience with both PostgreSQL and DynamoDB databases, including design, optimization, and management.
• Expertise in designing and implementing microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in writing clean, testable code using Python.
• Knowledge of RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for serverless applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

What We Can Offer You

• Be part of the World’s Leading Digital Venture Builder
• Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and the opportunity to work with Gen AI
• A fun and open, if a little cricket-obsessed, atmosphere – we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
• 24 days of annual leave, 6 floater leave and 4 public holiday days, maternity and paternity leaves.
• Private medical for you and your immediate family.

Important
At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organization. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.