About this role
Salary: £69,000 - 106,000 per year
Requirements: We consider candidates with at least five years of experience writing code in production.We want engineers who are passionate about great code, well-built products, and beautifully engineered solutions.We need people who are comfortable working in a predominantly Python-based environment.We value experience using tools such as Docker and Git.Ideally, you have experience working on scalable, high-impact, high-performing products.Ideally, you are comfortable creating products using a performant, typed language such as Python, C++, or Java.Ideally, you have experience in a leadership role and have delivered projects from start to finish.Ideally, you are confident working with changing requirements and ambiguity.Ideally, you have a good understanding of data structures, algorithms, TDD, and APIs, with an interest in microservices.Bonus points if you have used microservices in production. Responsibilities: We build well-engineered, innovative, and long-lasting solutions for millions of online shoppers.We work within our Acquisition Technology team to solve problems that help us acquire users at scale.We reduce our dependency on Google for organic traffic.We work on reducing duplicate content.We build automated bid optimisation platforms to improve paid search efficiency.We collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists.We work on whole projects from design through to shipping.We define features, ensure they are scalable, and deliver them to project deadlines.We test our code and new ideas.We contribute to the open source and tech community.We deploy frequently and take pride and ownership in what we create. Technologies: AWSDjangoDockerElasticSearchEmberGitJavaJavaScriptPostgreSQLPythonRedisTDDmicroservicesCloudHTTPiOS More:
We are Lyst, a technology platform that is changing the way people shop for fashion by connecting millions of consumers with leading designers and stores worldwide. We have grown rapidly since launch in 2011 and have raised over $60M from top-tier investors. Our engineering team works in a fast-paced, autonomous environment using a Python-based stack and technologies including JavaScript, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Elasticsearch, Docker, Ember.js, and microservices. We offer a collaborative culture, regular engineering meetups, conference tickets, learning and development classes, team training budgets, a clothing allowance, social events, and wellness activities such as yoga, football, and netball. We value continuous iteration and believe the best idea wins.
last updated 36 week of 2026