Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Senior Python Engineer I Python I AWSDublin/Hybrid Slalom is a global, human-centric business and technology consulting firm. We specialise in partnering with organisations that aspire to excellence, helping them tackle complex challenges and achieve transformative results through strategy, technology, and business transformation services. By prioritising people, Slalom creates a unique consulting experience, with a team of strategists and engineers delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that drive impactful outcomes for our clients. We empower people and organisations to dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.Our Software Engineering team builds the core applications and services that power our products and deliver value to users around the world. We focus on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable rapid innovation and seamless user experiences. By leveraging modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies, we aim to reduce complexity, accelerate delivery, and continuously improve our platforms.We’re excited to welcome a Senior Software Engineer to our London team to help drive forward our mission of building world-class software.Life As a Senior Software EngineerAs a Senior Software Engineer, your primary focus will be on developing high-performance backend systems and cloud-native applications using Python. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing scalable architectures and automating infrastructure on AWS, helping to drive engineering excellence and deliver impactful software solutions. Your deep expertise in Python will be central to solving complex technical challenges, improving system performance, and enabling rapid, reliable delivery.Specifically, You WillDesign and build backend services and APIs using Python, following clean coding practices and software engineering principles.Proficient in building ETL pipelines and integrating diverse data sources using Python.Containerise Python applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS.Architect and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, utilising services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS.Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or AWS-native tools to support fast, dependable deployments.Implement monitoring, logging and alerting solutions (e.g. CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK) to ensure system reliability and performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Python-based applications with cloud services and data platforms.Leverage testing frameworks such as Pytest to maintain high test coverage and support continuous delivery.Stay up to date with advancements in the Python ecosystem, AWS technologies, and engineering best practices.Champion a people-first culture, promoting well-being, inclusion, and diversity across engineering teams.What You’ll BringExtensive experience developing scalable backend systems and APIs using Python.Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, cloud architecture, and deployment models.Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and system observability.Experience with containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with monitoring and logging frameworks to maintain application health and performance.A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring, learning, and sharing knowledge.We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.Deep connections, better outcome We have deep relationships with leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us.Flexibility Life is busy, and we understand that. Our team often juggles work, family, personal commitments, and crucial client obligations. We prioritise supporting our people in balancing what matters to them while ensuring we meet our client commitments. Flexibility is key, as we sometimes need to adapt to meet client needs. This way, our team can work on high-impact projects they’ll love, knowing they have the flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives effectively.People-first Great solutions start with great people and those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves through leading with kindness, empathy and striving for equity we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion, adventure, adaptiveness and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.Rewards There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!Who are we... We are Slalom!Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Supported by over 400 technology partners, our 10,000+ team members in 11 countries and 52 offices we Inspire people and organisations to envision greater possibilities, accelerate progress, and shape a brighter future for everyone.We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for nine years running. Read about us at slalom.com. Want to learn more? Why not apply??We would love to hear from you!Slalom prides itself on helping our team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in our team members with competitive and innovative benefit programs and services that meet the unique needs of our diverse workforce. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.Senior Python Engineer I Python I AWS