Overview
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our Growth and Analytics team, playing a critical role in the implementation of new projects in the publishing industry and the UK market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use and develop their coding skills while learning about technology, marketing and strategy in a young, innovative and dynamic environment amongst big players such as Amazon, Google or Apple. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top multinational company, a leader in the Publishing industry with worldwide presence. The position will offer growth as a professional by joining a dynamic and fast-growing team within one of the largest companies in a consolidated group.
Core Responsibilities
* Work alongside analysts to maintain projects and develop new ones
* Monitor systems and promptly resolve any issues
* Review and improve stability of existing and future projects
* Identify new opportunities and areas of growth based on new technology and business needs
* Produce production level code with appropriate testing, redundancies and error handling
* Utilise the latest technologies in the AI/ML space to build cutting edge tools
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of professional Python skills
* At least one web framework – Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc
* Data manipulation with Pandas / numpy
* Database design and best practices
* Proven experience taking a greenfield project through a full development lifecycle
Skills
* Organised and thoughtful approach to your projects
* Able to manage your own time effectively to meet deadlines
* Strong coding skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Confidence to take ownership of your projects
* Must be comfortable on MacOS and Linux (Ubuntu VMs)
* Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
* Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work through issues independently
Benefits
* Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)
* Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Private healthcare cover and life assurance
* Summer Hours
* Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
* Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
* Relocation Rent Support Loan
* Employee networks and inclusion groups
* Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses and mentoring programmes
* Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
* Gym membership discount
* Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
* Charitable donation matching and volunteering days
* We are a certified Carbon Neutral company
* Green Car Benefit Scheme and Trees for Life initiative
* Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
* Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
About the Application Process
At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. We ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position, please reach out directly to tarni.crossley-lees@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading “Vacancy Query” plus the job title. We will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, applications should be submitted via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
#J-18808-Ljbffr