Address
SalaryAbout Us
QuantSpark transforms organisations through Analytics and AI. We supercharge high-value, complex processes to drive operational efficiency and profitability. As markets face greater disruption, QuantSpark empowers companies in realising their competitive advantage through data, strategic insight, and AI. QuantSpark prides itself on combining creative thinking with analytical rigour. Our team is comprised of Analysts, Analytics Engineers, and Developers with an entrepreneurial streak – it is this drive and spirit of innovation that drives us to create value for our clients.
We believe in offering a flexible, hybrid working environment. We are looking for candidates interested in a hybrid role that allows flexibility and those that share our commitment to come onsite to our office for a minimum of two days per week. As a rough guide, our engineering collaborates in person, roughly half the time.
The Role
As aFull Stack Engineer, you will build and support well-designed, tested, and scalable web applications using your skills in both frontend and backend development. You will work both on the backend (e.g., Python/API endpoints) and frontend (e.g., TypeScript/React) features. You have direct, commercial experience working with Python programming with Django and/or Flask. You will support the development of client-facing functionality, such as web applications, from detailing requirements, designing, and developing a solution to testing and validating that the solution does match user expectations. In this role, you will provide technical support and upkeep of existing infrastructure, identify, and diagnose software issues, and assist in maintaining and upgrading applications as needed, while learning alongside senior engineers. At QuantSpark, we value growth and learning, and are looking for individuals to join our team who can work both autonomously and collaboratively with our internal team and clients.
Requirements
One to three years progressive full-stack engineering experience
1+ years of commercial experience using Python programming withDjango and/or Flask on the backend
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
Experience working in Agile or other cross-functional teams
Commercial experience in Python programming with Flask or Django with JavaScript or TypeScript (ideally React) experience
Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and documentation, following best practices and coding standards
Experience with RESTful APIs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
You take accountability and can work both independently and within a team
Creating user interfaces for web applications
Familiarity with database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
The following skills are not required but would be beneficial:
- Experience with AWS services
- Strong experience in unit testing, TDD
- Experience in code management (Git, pip)
- A keen eye for good user interface design and user experience
- Experience with Python packages used for data science (familiarity with Pandas, Numpy, Scikit, Tensorflow)
- Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Salary
£40-50k per annum salary (based on experience)
Anniversary bonuses applicable on both year 2 and 3
EMI options scheme
Benefits
Huge monthly training & conference budget to help you upskill and develop your career (£6,000 per year)
6 monthly appraisals and 12 monthly pay reviews
Pension contribution scheme
Flexible hours policy and hybrid working; work from home and our office
Option to work from abroad for up to 20 working days each year
Top-tier private healthcare (including mental wellbeing)
25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to work on social impact & pro bono strategy projects
Optional quarterly socials, dinners, and fun nights out
A fully stocked supply of breakfast, fruit, and refreshments for the days when you are in the office
