Comparison Creator: Powering Britain's Price Comparisons Sites!

Comparison Creator is a small but leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We have unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers us to create cutting-edge comparison propositions, that set the market standard.

We are part of the Fintel group of companies (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) who bring data, technology, and consumers together to help everyone make more informed choices now, and in the future. Being part of a successful PLC, brings a wealth of tools, experience, and support.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the IT Development Manager and other team members, you will build and update industry-leading products, enhancing product architecture and help drive improvements in team standards and practices.  You will be responsible for configuring, supporting and fixing live products.

About your responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using Python, Django and related technologies.
• Application Support development.
• Collaborate with the business, to translate business, stakeholder and user needs into deliverable artefacts.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Review code written by other team members to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve software defects.
• Collaborate with the team, and wider business, to improve support & development processes, code quality, and overall team efficiency.
• Work closely with the business, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure successful project delivery. Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Python and related technologies.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and propose new ideas and solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide support to end-users. Collaborate with the operations and IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and maintenance of applications.

About you

This role would suit a full-stack Python/Django developer looking for a hands-on role, with a mix of product development and application support.   This might be your second development role.

• At least 2 years’ experience of full-stack development with Python and Django.
• This role requires front-end experience with HTML, CSS & JavaScript.
• A good understanding of software development principles, software design patterns, and best practices.
• You should be ambitious, with a desire to make the role your own. The ideal candidate will be proud of the work they do, creating high quality applications and writing elegant code. 
• You will be the go-to person for team members looking to develop their skills, providing mentorship, and demonstrating what good looks like.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential.
• Able to prioritise and manage tasks and time.

It would be desirable if you have:

• Experience and understanding of service architectures, such as micro service architecture / composable architectures.
• Experience of API design and implementation.

Role Location

This is a hybrid role based in Cwmbran, South Wales.  You will need to be happy working onsite in the office with fellow team members twice each week.  There is plenty of free parking at the shared office space.

Right to Work

You will need to already hold the permanent right to work in the UK.