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Introduction to the role

We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our Growth and Analytics team, playing a critical role in the implementation of a new project in the ever-changing e-book industry and the ultra-competitive UK market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use and develop their coding skills while learning about technology, marketing and strategy in a young, innovative and dynamic environment with big players such as Amazon, Google or Apple.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain digital tools using Python and API's.

• Define and develop software products that help the business add incremental growth in a repeatable and automated manner.

• Collaborate with the technology team, managing data requirements with the developers as well as securing and maintaining data resources.

• Communicate with various stakeholders and work closely with the Data Science team, marketing and sales, editorial and local/ global technology teams.

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the market.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proficient in Python, SQL and data storage, following coding best practices

• Experience working with APIs.

• Appropriately documenting project work.

• Experience in a high-volume data environment.

• Experience with Linux.

• DAX and PowerBI experience and knowledge will be considered an advantage

Skills / Competencies

• Ambitious and business-driven professional.

• Integrity and confidence in both dealing with people and influencing key stakeholders.

• Organized and accurate approach to work.

• Creative, innovative thinker with outstanding problem-solving skills.

• Able to manage time effectively.

• Able to take responsibility without micromanagement.

• Meticulous and thorough.

• Interest in driving business impact through actionable insight

The opportunity

We are looking for someone hungry to learn and innovative in their approach. A strong interest in digital marketing and growth hacking is essential along with a love for the publishing industry. This role gives you the opportunity to join a multinational leader in the Publishing industry with worldwide presence. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow as a professional by joining a dynamic and fast-growing team within one of the largest companies in a consolidated group. The successful candidate will be involved in a highly-demanding Big Data environment and develop your technical and analytical skills to become an expert developer.

The company

HarperCollins UK publishes a wide range of books, from cutting-edge contemporary fiction, to block-busting thrillers, from fantasy literature and children’s stories to enduring classics. It also publishes a great selection of non-fiction titles, including history, celebrity memoirs, biographies, popular science, dictionaries, maps, reference titles and education books, and its digital business is thriving. With 200 years of history, HarperCollins publishes some of the world’s foremost authors, from Nobel and Booker prize winners to worldwide bestsellers. In addition, it publishes the works of Agatha Christie, George R.R. Martin, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, among others.