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 amongst big players such as Amazon, Google or Apple.

Key tasks and accountabilities

• Developing software in Python to add incremental value to the business in a repeatable and automated manner.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining digital tools using Python, APIs, SQL and no-SQL databases.

• Analysing the performance and scalability of applications periodically and presenting the results to the team with attention to detail.

• Estimation and delivery of working code on time and to agreed standards.

• Code reviews for other team members and pair-programming.

• Writing tests (unit tests, integration tests and data quality tests)

• Collaborating with the Technology team effectively to translate business to technology requirements, managing data requirements with developers as well as securing and maintaining the data platform.

• Clearly communicating with the stakeholders, including working with Data Scientists, Marketing, Sales, Editorial and local/global technology teams.

• Writing clean, well-documented and testable code following best practices and team coding standards.

• Working with multiple data sources and high volume of data.

• Problem solving and using creativity to tackle challenges with the freedom to make technical decisions.

• Developing an in-depth understanding of the market, as well as industry best practices.

Skills required

• Proficient in Python and libraries such as Pandas, following coding best practices and version control.

• Ability to model data in persistent storage, as well as optimising SQL queries.

• Working with Linux, MacOS and Bash scripts.

• Use of SCM, i.e., Git, and platforms such as BitBucket.

• Designing basic architectural patterns, knowing when to apply them and what their trade-offs are.

• Experience working with APIs.

• Appropriately documenting project work for future reference or review

• Experience in DevOps culture (CI/CD pipelines and Cloud Infrastructure).Experience with Immutable Infrastructure (Docker, Terraform, etc).

• Use of web frameworks such as Flask/Django and ORM.

• Experience with data analytics libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib, Plotly or similar).

• Experience with web scraping (Scrapy, Selenium, BeautifulSoup).

• Ambitious and business-driven professional, with 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 take responsibility without micromanagement.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)

• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

• Private healthcare cover and life assurance

• Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

• Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme

• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC

• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes

• Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers

• Gym membership discount

• Onsite physiotherapy (London only)

• Charitable donation matching and volunteering day

• We're a certified Carbon Neutral company

• Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books

• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts

• Onsite prayer room

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.