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Opportunity
* Architect and develop high-performance, scalable Python solutions that drive innovation and delight our clients.
* Leverage your expertise in modern web frameworks, databases, and AI/ML techniques to conceptualise and deliver tailored digital products aligned with hedgehog lab's user‑centric approach.
* Lead complex AI‑powered Python projects from concept to deployment.
* Continuously enhance your team's capabilities by implementing best practices in API design, data modelling, MLOps and DevOps.
Tech & Experience Requirements
* Design and develop scalable RESTful APIs following Django REST Framework best practices.
* Implement real‑time features using Server‑Sent Events (SSE) for streaming AI responses.
* Experience with PostgreSQL, asynchronous task processing using Celery and Redis.
* Manage cloud infrastructure across AWS (Cognito, S3, SES, Bedrock) and Azure (OpenAI).
* Containerise applications using Docker and Docker Compose.
* Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment.
* Write tests using Pytest.
* Integrate multiple AI providers (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Anthropic Claude).
* Implement multi‑layer authentication (AWS Cognito).
* Experience with Stripe API implementation.
* LangChain framework for AI application development.
Interview Process
* Stage 1: Intro Call with a member of the Talent team, Holly (30 minutes Google Meet).
* Stage 2: Technical Interview, including a live coding task, with the Engineering Manager, Steven (60 minutes Google Meet).
* Stage 3: People and Values Interview with Steven (45 minutes Google Meet).
Why join us at hedgehog lab?
We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work and hold multiple industry recognitions. We value trust, autonomy and inclusion. Our flexible working arrangements support every person to be their authentic self.
What we offer
* Annual personal development budget.
* Career frameworks and coaching support.
* Impact Days – 5 days a year to spend on learning, volunteering or making a difference in ways that matter to you.
* 2 wellbeing days a year (in addition to leave).
* Free therapy with Spill.
* Bupa health cash plan (UK).
* Wellbeing budget.
* Multisport card (Bulgaria).
* Bippit (UK) – access to a financial coach, tools and resources to support your money goals.
* Monthly payday socials.
* Annual summer & Christmas parties.
* Work from anywhere: home, office or hybrid.
* Enhanced parental policies.
* 36 days holiday (UK), 30 days (Bulgaria) including bank/public holidays.
* Open to alternate working patterns to suit you.
Diversity & Inclusion
We strongly believe that diversity within our team is integral to doing our best work and creating the most innovative products for our customers. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to our roles and provide a family‑friendly environment. If you require any adjustments for application or interview, please let us know.
Contact
For any questions about this role or future opportunities, please contact Holly Orange, Senior Talent Acquisition Adviser, at holly.orange@hedgehoglab.com or talent@hedgehoglab.com.
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