System Engineer
On site
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Full Time
05-03-2025
Job Specifications
We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer – Python to join our team in the Cardiff office.
You will be expected to attend the office 50% of the working week, to align with our hybrid working policy.
WHO ARE WE?
At Creditsafe, we weave our core values of customer-obsession, trust, respect and the courage to be different into the very fabric of our culture. With these values, we’ve fostered a culture of growth, innovation, well-being and success for the last 20 years at Creditsafe and created a legacy of successful career trajectories within our community of Creditsafers.
Powering business decisions for over 100,000 business across the world requires more than just the right tools. As a company, we don’t shy away from rolling up our sleeves to do everything possible to create a welcoming environment where every new talent is guided, supported and nurtured to grow and become a part of the culture.
With 25 offices across 14 countries, our geographically disperse community of colleagues are a testament to our inclusive and diverse culture that comes together to solve complex problems and learn from each other.
Twice featured in The Sunday Times list of ‘100 Best Companies to Work,’ our list of successful Creditsafers who’ve created long-standing, strong career trajectories out of what started out as jobs, just keeps growing. We’re proud to be a part of a culture and a company where careers are made and where talent meet its true potential.
JOB PROFILE
Join our forward-thinking team as a Systems Engineer (Python) and work on pioneering projects within our Core Engineering team, primarily around Identity Resolution. Dive into a rich tech stack including AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud infrastructure and become a key member of a team building the next generation platform supporting all Creditsafe products. Benefit from a culture that champions personal growth, offering unlimited opportunities to break new ground. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a flexible work environment that values innovation, creativity, impact and prides themselves on delivery. We are not just offering a job; we are offering a journey to shape the future of our company.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the design, development and deployment of our cutting-edge Identity Resolution system solutions.
Contribute to the codebase and participate in code reviews with your peers.
Utilize Azure DevOps to support continuous integration and continuous delivery processes. This includes using Azure DevOps tools to manage code repositories, build, test, and deploy applications, and monitor system performance and issues.
Maintain exacting standards for software quality and work on continuous improvement of system design and architecture. Review code for potential improvements and collaborate with the team to implement changes.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving system failures or degradations. Work with other team members to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions
Analyse and understand data to suggest improvements to existing products.
The responsibilities detailed above are not exhaustive and you may be requested to take on additional responsibilities deemed as reasonable by their direct line manager.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience - essential
3+ year’s Python development experience within a commercial environment.
Ability to write clean, efficient code optimized for cloud performance.
Valuable experience with application development using AWS Services including S3, EC2, ECS, Lambda, Athena, Glue, API Gateway and OpenSearch.
Good understanding of GIT.
Collaborative and problem-solving mindset—enjoy working through technical challenges with your team.
Strong communication skills to share ideas and listen to feedback openly.
Preferred but not essential
Previous experience working within Identity Resolution
Knowledge of automated delivery processes, including Azure DevOps Pipelines.
Qualified to degree level in software engineering or equivalent.
Experience creating Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning and management
Working in distributed development teams.
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary.
Company Laptop supplied.
Bonus Scheme.
25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays).
Hybrid working model.
Healthcare & Company Pension.
Cycle to work and Wellbeing Programme.
Global Company gatherings and events.
E-learning and excellent career progression opportunities.
Plus more that can be found on the benefits section on the Careers page, https://careers.creditsafe.com/gb.
Creditsafe is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity. Please contact Creditsafe if there is any support you need with your application.
About the Company
Creditsafe is a leading provider of business credit reports and information, offering a global database of almost 400 million companies across 200 countries to aid companies in making informed decisions. The company's online platform provides 24/7 access to credit reports, financial statements, compliance and industry data, giving businesses the insights they need to mitigate risk and drive growth. Know more
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