Staff Python Engineer

Almedia GmbH; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing marketing automation firm in the City of London is seeking a Staff Python Engineer to lead the design and development of backend systems that power marketing automation. The role requires proven experience in building scalable Python systems, a strong understanding of software architecture, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment with potential for real impact and growth.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience building large-scale backend systems in Python.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design.
• Experience with data pipelines, A/B testing, or algorithmic personalization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of backend systems.
• Design dynamic, personalized payout algorithms based on user behaviour.
• Build automated payout structure generation and transformation systems.
• Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

Building large-scale backend systems in Python

Software architecture

Data pipelines

A/B testing

Algorithmic personalization

Strong SQL skills

Cloud (AWS / GCP) skills

Job description

Join Almedia as a Staff Python Engineer and help shape the future of marketing automation.

At Almedia, you’ll own responsibility early, push intensity, work with ambitious people, and spend five days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of backend systems that power payout automation and growth experiments.
• Design dynamic, personalized payout algorithms based on user behaviour.
• Build automated payout structure generation and transformation systems.
• Implement continuous split‑testing infrastructure for payouts.
• Develop scalable, high‑performance Python systems integrated with data and ML pipelines.
• Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Set coding standards and provide technical leadership for Python development.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, and product teams.
• Build frameworks for experiment setup, versioning, and evaluation.
• Refine system architecture to reduce complexity and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building large‑scale backend systems in Python.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and clean code.
• Experience with data pipelines, A/B testing, or algorithmic personalization.
• Strong SQL and cloud (AWS / GCP) skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience with ML pipelines, model deployment, or ad‑tech systems.
• Optimizing payout, reward, or incentive systems at scale.
• Passion for gaming, data‑driven experimentation, and automation.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Own everything: take full ownership from design to deployment.
• Raise the bar: set high technical standards and inspire others.
• Move fast: pragmatic, solution‑focused, and build systems that deliver impact quickly.

Why Almedia?

• Scale With Almedia: real impact and growth alongside a profitable startup.
• High‑growth environment: take ownership of projects and raise the bar.
• Do more, get more: generous bonus scheme.

Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Advertising Services