Senior Product Engineer (Python & PHP)

• Build, maintain and scale platform-level back-end services to enhance and serve our Data and AI capabilities for internal and external customers.
• Leverage these Data and AI capabilities to build and ship new features within the core Arbor product suite.
• Own the successful delivery of high-impact features, directly contributing to the advancement of Arbor products.
• Drive the development and implementation of advanced tests for new and existing features, ensuring high test coverage and reliability standards.
• Proactively identify, take ownership of, and resolve critical system bugs and issues using advanced problem-solving skills and comprehensive system knowledge.
• Maintain high code quality standards through thorough, constructive code reviews, ensuring solutions are well-tested, scalable, and maintainable.
• Produce well-architected, efficient, and scalable code by applying industry-leading design patterns and methodologies.
• Create and maintain thorough technical documentation and diagrams that promote best practices and ensure clear communication.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, QA Engineer, and Product Manager to address feature requests.
• Support the Engineering Manager with interviews, scrum ceremonies, and the implementation of strategies to improve and optimise product quality and lead time, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the development lifecycle and processes.
• Support the Tech Lead in developing technical roadmap solution designs, identifying areas for improvement, prioritising, and executing technical debt reduction.
• Act as a role model for technical excellence through code reviews, pair programming, and actively mentoring and coaching mid-level and junior engineers in best practices, fostering knowledge transfer within the team.
• Actively lead and participate in tech talks, workshops, and team-based learning initiatives.

• Demonstrable experience building back-end Python-based services
• Previous experience building features in PHP
• Experience with enterprise solutions and large-scale systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and best practices for data modelling and performance optimisation.
• Proven experience in managing large, technical projects and delivering high-quality, impactful results with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience designing and writing APIs and services within a service-oriented environment.
• Applies best practices and software engineering principles (e.g., SOLID, DRY) effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software best practices, including refactoring, writing clean code, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Test Automation.
• Understands Scrum methodology or other agile development processes.
• Demonstrates leadership through collaboration, mentorship, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Possesses excellent written and spoken English skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A driven team player who actively participates in discussions and readily offers assistance to others.

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