Software Engineer - Python

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

We're hiring for a Backend Python Software Engineer in the Kapers Tribe - our Factory OS Team. This hybrid Software Engineer role offers flexibility to work where it's most effective, whether at home or in our London, Shepherds Bush office. We value in-person collaboration, so we ask team members to come into the office 1 day per week when possible, for cross-team interaction and all-hands meetings.

Software Engineering at Gousto's Factory OS Team is about solving real-world challenges with creativity and impact. Our approach is deeply collaborative, problem-solving oriented, and focused on removing operational complexity through intelligent automation and simulation. The Kapers tribe sits at the heart of our factory ecosystem, building the critical systems that ensure every customer's experience is seamless and exceptional.

Our squad structure celebrates diversity and empowers every team member to contribute unique perspectives. Highly autonomous and cross-functional, we work closely with warehouse management, control teams, and on-site staff to develop innovative algorithms and APIs that transform complex operational processes. 

We're committed to supporting your growth through modern engineering practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pair Programming. Our culture encourages continuous learning, with 10% of our time dedicated to tech innovation and regular knowledge-sharing sessions. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

If you're excited about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and being part of a supportive, dynamic team, we can't wait to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

• Delivering scalable, distributed, cloud-based systems in a highly available manner
• Scaling our event-driven microservices architecture
• Caring for our platform
• Obsessing over quality & performance
• Continuing to evolve our agile development process

Qualifications

Who You Are 

• Experience of building backend systems using Python
• You have experience with using cloud AWS cloud services (GCP is also fine)
• An understanding and interest in following TDD practices
• You have worked with CI/CD tooling and responsibly running solutions in production
• You are familiar with Event-driven architecture (or willing to give it a Google!)

Additional Information

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Interview Process

• Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Pairing Programming Interview
• System Design Interview
• Thrive Interview 

Gousto is for everyone:

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know. 

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