Python Developer

As a Python Developer at Endava, you'll engage in all stages of the application development lifecycle, designing and implementing technical solutions for complex applications while collaborating with project stakeholders. You’ll also provide development expertise for back-end systems, propose enhancements, escalate risks, and contribute to internal tech communities to share knowledge.

To be considered for the Python Developer position at Endava, you'll need at least three years of experience in software development using Python, a solid understanding of programming paradigms like OOP and functional programming, and familiarity with frameworks such as Django REST and Flask. Strong problem-solving skills and a good command of Agile methodologies will also be beneficial.

Endava offers numerous career development opportunities for Python Developers, including career coaching, access to global career paths, and internal development programs focused on both management and technical leadership. You'll also have chances to attend workshops, conferences, and engage in online learning to further your skills.

Endava expects Python Developers to have practical experience with relevant frameworks and tools such as Django REST, Flask, and tools like PyCharm or Visual Studio Code. Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control systems like Git, and common communication protocols will enhance your work in this role.

At Endava, we prioritize work-life balance for our Python Developers by offering hybrid work options and flexible working hours. In addition, our employee assistance and wellbeing programs ensure that our team members are supported and have access to resources that enrich both their personal and professional lives.

When answering, focus on how you leveraged OOP principles to design scalable and maintainable software. Share specific instances where encapsulation, inheritance, or polymorphism contributed to your project’s success.

Discuss design patterns you often use, such as Singleton, Factory, or Observer. Provide examples of scenarios where these patterns enhanced code readability or functionality within your projects.

Highlight your experience with testing frameworks like Pytest or Unit Test, discussing how automated testing improved code reliability and facilitated continuous integration and delivery.

Choose an example where your problem-solving skills shone through, emphasizing your analytical approach and any collaboration with colleagues to devise a solution that met project goals.

Explain your familiarity with creating and consuming REST APIs, including relevant libraries you've used. Provide an example of how you implemented RESTful principles in a past project.

Discuss your communication strategies, tools like JIRA for project tracking, and any practices that fostered strong teamwork, such as regular stand-ups or feedback sessions.

Share your personal development strategies, whether through online courses, attending tech meetups, or participating in coding challenges to stay abreast of industry advancements.

Talk about best practices you follow, such as adhering to PEP 8 style guidelines, conducting code reviews, and the use of version control to keep the codebase organized.

Describe how you have utilized Agile practices like SCRUM or KANBAN in your previous projects, emphasizing your role in sprints, retrospectives, and delivering incremental improvements.

Share instances where you successfully navigated tight timelines, focusing on prioritization, effective communication, and how you maintained quality while meeting deadlines.