Senior Python Developer

Company Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

About Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Job Description

We are looking for someone able to:

• Design and develop clean, high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code to meet application needs;
• Architect and build service-oriented solutions;
• Integrate applications with enterprise systems through industry-standard integration technologies and best practices;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose strategic solutions, and lead optimization and improvement efforts across the organization;
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team;
• Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring code quality, adherence to best practices, and recommending performance optimizations;
• Implement prototypes, proof of concepts, and production-ready software solutions while ensuring the scalability and robustness of services;
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while ensuring timely and effective solutions are applied;
• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring efficient data retrieval and manipulation strategies;
• Develop and optimize scalable RESTful APIs for seamless integration and performance;
• Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code and reliable software deployments;
• Monitor and improve system performance through effective use of performance monitoring tools and proactive measures;
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks, driving innovation in system architecture and development processes;
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, security guidelines, and best practices, and act as a key driver for their adoption within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience;
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture and scalable system design;
• Expertise with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes;
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development;
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB), including performance tuning;
• Proficient in DevOps practices, including CI/CD automation, and tools like Jenkins, Poetry, or Pipenv;
• Knowledge of Istio, Envoy, or Dapr is a plus;
• Proficient in Git, including branching strategies and code review best practices;
• Strong understanding of application design patterns and software architecture principles;
• Experience working in Agile environments with a focus on collaboration and continuous delivery;
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach;
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers;
• Degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

We do not sponsor work visa.  

For those who don’t have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local country Social Security entities, as well as on SEF (Serviços Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), for possible roles in Merkle Portugal. 

Benefits & Perks: 

• Work in international environment.
• Modern Technology & Latest IT tools.
• Software-house environment.
• Agile and Flexible working hours.
• Digital nomad policy.
• Focus on career development.
• Health insurance (also included for the household).
• Mental health support.
• Volunteer experiences and sustainable mindset.
• 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year.
• Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard
• Free breakfast every second Monday of the month.
• Employee discounts.
• Team & Company events 🎉

Inclusion & Diversity 

We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community’s race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. 

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you. 

#LI-Hybrid