Tech S and T-Full Stack Python Engineer-Senior-GDSN04

Tech S and T-Full Stack Python Engineer-Senior-GDSN04

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 

 

 

 

Consulting – Senior Developer (Backend / Python):

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

 

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

 

About EY.ai Center for Reimagination

This hiring is for the EY.ai Center for Reimagination, an AI-led innovation and engineering capability focused on building next-generation enterprise experiences, intelligent platforms and reusable technology assets for EY clients and internal transformation priorities.

The center brings together multidisciplinary teams across cloud, data, AI, experience design, application engineering and emerging technologies to rapidly prototype, industrialise and scale AI-native solutions across sectors. The role will contribute to this mission by strengthening Python-led backend engineering, automation and platform capabilities that support secure, scalable and production-ready innovation.

 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on senior engineer who can anchor Python-led application engineering and automation for enterprise-grade digital platforms. The role will focus on building secure, scalable and maintainable backend services, automation assets and integration components while working closely with product owners, architects and cross-functional delivery pods.

The successful candidate will bring strong Python capability, engineering discipline and a security-first mindset, with the ability to modernise existing application landscapes, accelerate delivery through automation and contribute to high-quality client outcomes across EY’s global delivery network.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Python-based backend services, automation utilities, API integrations and data-processing components for enterprise platforms.
• Build production-grade Python code with clear modular design, robust error handling, automated testing and strong documentation.
• Use Python to automate engineering workflows, validation checks, operational scripts, troubleshooting utilities and productivity accelerators.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define backend patterns for scalable, secure, observable and cloud-ready services.
• Integrate Python services with databases, message flows, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines and enterprise system interfaces.
• Apply secure coding practices, data protection principles, dependency hygiene and vulnerability remediation throughout the software lifecycle.
• Contribute to DevOps practices including build pipelines, automated scans, release readiness, deployment support and environment validation.
• Work in Agile Scrum delivery by supporting requirement clarification, backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, demos and retrospectives.
• Review code, mentor junior engineers, promote reusable engineering assets and continuously improve delivery quality and productivity.
• Support production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, performance tuning and operational stability of deployed solutions.
• Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.
• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

 

Skills and attributes for success

Must-have Python and engineering skills

• Strong hands-on Python programming for backend development, scripting, automation and service integration.
• Good understanding of Python coding standards, object-oriented programming, reusable module design, unit testing and debugging.
• Experience with REST API development or integration, JSON/XML handling, data processing and secure service-to-service communication.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle or similar enterprise databases.
• Practical experience with CI/CD, Jenkins or equivalent tools, source control using Git/Bitbucket/SVN, and issue tracking using Jira or similar tools.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including SDLC, release management, code reviews, troubleshooting and technical documentation.
• Security, delivery and leadership attributes
• Security-first mindset with appreciation for cryptography, secure coding, vulnerability scans, compliance requirements and release validation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, clarify requirements and convert business or operational needs into robust engineering solutions.
• Agile practitioner with experience in Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog management and collaborative pod-based delivery.
• Strong communication, ownership and problem-solving skills with the confidence to work independently on complex technical problems.

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to Java/Spring, Go or microservices-based modernisation programmes, enabling effective collaboration across polyglot engineering teams.
• Experience with cloud-ready architecture patterns, containerised deployments, platform engineering or infrastructure automation.
• Exposure to AI-powered developer tools or agentic engineering workflows that improve engineering productivity and code quality.
• Experience in regulated or security-sensitive domains such as banking, telecom, enterprise security or product engineering.

 

What We Look For

• We look for people who combine deep engineering craft with practical delivery ownership. The ideal candidate should be comfortable writing high-quality Python code, solving production-grade problems, collaborating with distributed teams and bringing a disciplined, security-aware mindset to client delivery.
• This role is suited for a senior lateral hire who can contribute immediately as a hands-on engineer, grow into technical leadership responsibilities and help EY deliver reliable, modern and intelligent enterprise solutions.

 

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

How to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.

Successful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

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Experience Level

Senior Level