Lead Python Developer(ML)

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.8 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France.

Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save both time (and money) so they can get back to doing what they love.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.8 million members: 800,000 UK and 1,000,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $300 million raised in funding
• Over 2,500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, and in Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a ML Engineer you’ll be:

• Working closely with product owners, other backend (Java & Python) engineers, data scientist and other business members to translate requirements into well-engineered solutions
• Architect, design, test, implement, deploy, monitor and maintain end-to-end backend services. You build it, you own it mentality.
• Integrate already trained ML models in some of the services you develop.
• Work with people from other teams and departments on a day to day basis to ensure efficient project execution with a focus on delivering value to our members.
• Regularly aligning your team’s vision and roadmap with the target architecture within your domain and to ensure the success of complex multi domain initiatives

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have 7+ years of experience as a Backend Python Engineer (Senior/Lead)
• You have an understanding of software engineering fundamentals (OOP, SOLID, etc.)
• You have hands-on experience with frameworks such as Django, FastAPI or Flask
• You have extensive experience integrating with or creating REST APIs
• You have experience with creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines - we use GitHub Actions.
• You have experience with event-driven architectures
• You have experience with AWS
• (Great to have) Experience with Databricks, ML feature store solutions, Kafka (or other message brokers)

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive Compensation - competitive salary and share options
• Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays.
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey.
• Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide.
• Health Insurance – Private family insurance with additional OPD coverage and top-up options.
• Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection.
• Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops.
• Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth.
• Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more.
• WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually.
• Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office
• Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement.
• Snacks & Meals – Office perks with snacks, coffee, tea, and lunch (location dependent).

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING:

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.