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Elevate your career in a leading Publishing giant, harnessing cutting-edge technology in a role that blends software development with strategic growth.
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Join HarperCollins, an esteemed leader in the Publishing industry with a global footprint, as a Software Developer in our innovative Growth and Analytics team. Embark on a journey where technology meets creativity in a vibrant setting, working alongside giants like Amazon, Google, and Apple. This is where your coding prowess comes to life amidst cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, offering a unique blend of technical challenge and strategic innovation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborate with analysts to support and evolve projects
- Ensure system reliability and address issues promptly
- Enhance project stability and embark on new ventures
- Spot growth opportunities using the latest technologies
- Write and maintain production-level code with robust testing
- Professional Python and web framework experience required (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django)
- Proficiency in data manipulation (Pandas/numpy) and database best practices
- Ability to see a greenfield project through its full lifecycle
- Self-management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Strong coding abilities and comfort with MacOS and Linux systems
- Excellent teamwork and independent problem-solving skills
Enjoy a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, mental health support, and continuous learning opportunities. Engage with diverse employee networks and contribute to a certified Carbon Neutral organization. Interested candidates should apply through Applied. Direct email applications are not accepted. For queries, contact stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk with 'Vacancy Query' and the job title in the subject line.
Introduction to the role
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our Growth and Analytics team, playing a critical role in the implementation of new projects in the ever-changing Publishing industry and the competitive UK market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use and develop their coding skills while learning about technology, marketing and strategy in a young, innovative and dynamic environment amongst big players such as Amazon, Google or Apple.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a top multinational company, a leader in the Publishing industry with worldwide presence. The position will give the opportunity to grow as a professional by joining a dynamic and fast-growing team within one of the largest companies in a consolidated group.
Core Responsibilities:
Work alongside analysts to maintain projects and develop new ones
Monitor systems and promptly resolve any issues
Review and improve the stability of existing and future projects
Identify new opportunities and areas of growth based on new technology and business needs
Produce production-level code with appropriate testing, redundancies and error handling
Utilise the latest technologies in the AI/ML space to build cutting edge tools
Skills and Experience required:
Person Specification
Professional python experience
At least one web framework – Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc
Data manipulation with Pandas / numpy
Database design and best practices
Proven experience taking a greenfield project through a full development lifecycle
Organised and thoughtful approach to your projects
Able to manage your own time effectively to meet deadlines
Strong coding skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Confidence to take ownership of your projects
Must be comfortable on MacOS and Linux (Ubuntu VMs)
Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work through issues independently.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (2 days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
