Senior Python Engineer – AI & Generative Technologies

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and create influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

You will be part of AI Studios—a global team of engineers and product specialists within Jellyfish, tasked with developing our suite of proprietary technologies with a core focus on generative AI and advanced AI agents. In this role, you will report directly to the VP of Engineering at AI Labs.

Our mission is focused on delivering production enhancements for our creative and experienced production teams by building innovative AI generative applications. We strive to push the boundaries in advertising automation, eCommerce analytics, and other digital services, ensuring improved performance, consistency, and scalability.

Jellyfish Engineering teams are organised into seven functional product squads—including AI Studios, Media, Data, and Commerce—supported by two transverse teams specialising in DevOps/Cloud Engineering and UX/UI. You will join a dedicated team of approximately 11 engineers based across Europe, the UK, and South Africa, contributing to the development of cutting-edge web applications and data solutions for AI studios.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Help lead the development and architecture of complex Python-based applications.
• Review and oversee platform enhancements, ensuring high-quality code standards.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, encouraging a culture of growth and innovation.
• Collaborate with teams to design, build, and deploy scalable, high-performing solutions.
• Promote best practices in software development, including robust testing, code reviews, and comprehensive documentation.
• Explore and integrate new technologies to enhance the organisation's technical capabilities.
• Increase application performance and resolve bottlenecks in code, databases, and infrastructure.
• Take ownership of critical projects, ensuring timely delivery with an emphasis on innovation and quality.
• Work on large-scale data processing and automation pipelines to improve development workflows.

Qualifications

• You have at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with expertise in Python and its frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI)
• You have experience in software design and architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience designing APIs and working with RESTful architectures.
• Proficiency in handling large-scale data processing and manipulation.
• Familiarity with Generative AI frameworks.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and concurrency.
• Proficiency in code optimisation and debugging techniques.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git and collaborative workflows.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS or GCP, and containerisation technologies like Docker.

• You generate unique ideas and experiment with new methods and technologies to solve complex issues.
• You show empathy and adapt your approach to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
• You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
• When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

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