Lead Software Engineer - Python

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Python to join our Technology team at Clarivate. You will get the opportunity to work in a cross-cultural work environment while working on the latest web technologies with an emphasis on user-centered design.

About You – Experience, Education, Skills, and Accomplishments

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Python/Django development.

• Hands-on experience with Angular or React for front-end development.

• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development.

• Experience with any database and relational database design.

• Proficiency in Docker and container-based development workflows.

• Solid understanding of Git and GitHub workflows.

• Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, Django TestCase).

It Would Be Great If You Also Had . . .

• Experience with background job processing and ETL pipelines.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and cloud deployment basics.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python and Django.

• Build and maintain front-end interfaces using Angular or React.

• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code reliability and coverage.

• Experience in data modelling, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• Design and implement background jobs and ETL workflows for data processing.

• Use GitHub for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.

• Containerize applications using Docker for development and deployment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Document relevant project functionality (API, architecture, etc.).

About the Team

We're a geo-diverse team of software engineers working closely with product and integration partners to design, develop, and support data-driven services. Our collaborative, agile environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time opportunity with Clarivate. 9 hours per day including lunch break.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.