Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

At Opply, our strength is the efficiency with which we deliver leading-edge products and support to those we serve. We are building an end-to-end supply solution for 25 Million small brands worldwide and are one of the fastest-growing startups in the UK. Now, we are looking for people who are passionate about going on this exciting journey with us!

To help us continue our growth, we’re seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join our team. What is awaiting you is the possibility to work on a completely new product, a lot of freedom and responsibility right from the start and no annoying legacy code! Our product will largely be shaped by you!

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

  • Build our backend from the ground up that will allow to connect millions of brands and suppliers in the most efficient manner
  • Work with our Lead Developer and the other software engineers to translate product features into frameworks & algorithms
  • Contribute to building the world’s most comprehensive supplier network – you will work on algorithms that integrate supplier data and merge highly unstructured data sources into our platform
  • Closely collaborate with the data team to facilitate the integration of ML models
  • Lead smaller projects and wear many different hats

 

What Experience You Have

  • Solid knowledge of Python
  • Understanding of REST principles
  • Experience with Django and DRF in production (3+ years)
  • Experience with unit tests and testing frameworks
  • (Desirable) Experience with Celery
  • (Desirable) Experience with containerization both in local and production environments

Who You Are

  • You are a super fast learner. You have the natural curiosity and intellectual prowess to deeply understand new topics and pick up new skills in rapid time
  • You care a lot about writing clean and efficient code but you also know when something is “good enough”
  • You are resourceful and scrappy. Things need to get done, you always find a way to make it happen. Even when the work is hard, you are relentless in delivering even with limited information and ambiguity
  • You are passionate. You are an optimistic with a positive energy that other people draw upon

 

What We Offer

  • Equity in one of the fastest-growing startups in London
  • 33 days holiday a year (incl. UK public holidays)
  • Enrolment into the company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working hours & flexible remote working
  • WeWork All Access membership (worldwide and dog-friendly!)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Personalised benefits that you can choose e.g. gym, medical insurance
  • Regular team socials & lots of other surprises

 

How To Apply

Excited to join the team in this position? Email your CV to our CTO Martin at [email protected]

  • Let us know why you think this is the perfect role for you!
  • Besides your CV feel free to include other information/documents that may be relevant (e.g. your GitHub profile)!