Application Deadline: 24 January 2025

Department: Digital Transformation

Location: City, London

Compensation: £50,000 - £60,000 / year

Description

About the role
We are seeking a skilled Developer to join the Digital Transformation team to contribute to the development of innovative products that aim to revolutionise the way auditors and accountants work. This role involves accelerating the creation of our core product suite, helping to automate repetitive tasks and enable accountants to focus on data-driven insights and analytics. This position provides an opportunity to work in a small, autonomous team, with mentorship from experienced developers and data scientists to further develop your expertise. It offers a chance for career progression as the role evolves over time.

About the team
The Digital Transformation team is at an exciting growth stage, driving ambitious initiatives across the firm. Moore Kingston Smith is a leading professional services organisation offering audit, advisory, and other services. The team operates with a professional yet relaxed culture, fostering collaboration and innovation. Team members enjoy access to professional development through paid courses, on-the-job mentoring, and opportunities to attend relevant meetups and industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small team of developers, contributing to daily code reviews and merge requests.
• Develop across the entire product stack, including:
• Frontend interface
• Backend API layer
• Analytics/data processing engine
• Lead projects independently, from requirements gathering through to deployment.
• Mentor junior developers to support their technical growth.
• Solve complex challenges related to data and presentation in accountancy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• At least 3 years of experience as a full-stack developer, delivering robust production-ready solutions.
• Proficiency in the following technologies:
• Backend: Python, Django
• Frontend: JavaScript, React, Next.js

• Version control: Git

• Comfortable working with Python and JavaScript professionally, with experience in Django and React.

• Ability to build data-intensive applications and manage complex backend logic, including external API integrations.
• Experience in creating responsive user interfaces that function across browsers and mobile devices.
• Capable of working independently and taking ownership of technical projects.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills under tight deadlines.

Bonus Skills & Expertise

• Experience deploying and managing applications using Azure and Docker.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain and expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models for AI-driven applications.
• Proficiency with pandas for data manipulation.

Job Benefits

• Salary Reviews: Twice a year to recognise your contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus three days off at Christmas.
• Flexible Working: We're committed to a positive work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that prioritises your well-being and flexibility.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access to Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
• Private Medical Insurance
• Professional Subscriptions: Invest in your growth and development.
• Inclusive Employer: Be part of a diverse team with equity, inclusion, and flexibility at the core

Internal job title: Python Developer