IT & Software

Python Developer

Lyst

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

As a Software Engineer at Lyst, you will help build core products used by millions of users worldwide, working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features. You’ll contribute to systems that power data ingestion, the website, and universal checkout, shaping the user experience for a top fashion platform. The role offers exposure to Python/Django, microservices, and data-driven product initiatives, with opportunities to mentor and share learnings. You’ll operate in a fast-moving, collaborative environment that values impact and technical excellence.

Pay / Benefits
  • Twice monthly internal engineering meetups
  • Paid conference attendance
  • Clothing allowance
  • Internal training opportunities
  • Desk beer Fridays
  • Well stocked kitchen and fridge
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, designers and product managers to develop new features and execute product strategy
  • Design and evolve systems to detect external fashion trends and scale international payments
  • Contribution to APIs and services supporting data ingestion, website, and checkout
  • Own architectural decisions within a microservices-oriented stack
  • Drive user-centric improvements to the customer experience
  • Engage with open-source projects and internal tooling development
Key requirements
  • Experienced software engineer with a track record of solving large challenges
  • Strong in Python (Django) and related stack
  • Experience with large-scale architecture and microservices
  • Collaboration with data science teams and cross-functional partners
  • Commercial mindset focused on business objectives and user experience
  • Mentored teams or led engineering initiatives is a plus
  • Commercial mindset
  • Mentorship and willingness to share knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Python
  • Django
  • PostgreSQL

Reference: WJ-747_30157880

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