The Role
We are looking for a Python Software Engineer to join our Public Platform team, which is responsible for powering YouGov’s high-traffic websites such as yougov.com and yougov.co.uk. These sites host core features like Ratings, Entities, Trackers, and other data-driven products used by millions of users worldwide.
In this role, you will develop a new API for in-house Entity Taxonomy Management System—a foundational component of YouGov’s data ecosystem. The platform will streamline entity creation, editing, and curation while integrating AI agents to automate auditing, sourcing, and enrichment.
You’ll work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and AI specialists to modernize YouGov’s entity taxonomy system. Your work will combine hands-on backend development with the use of AI-driven tools and automation to make entity management faster, smarter, and more reliable.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services for the new Entity Taxonomy Management System.
Build APIs and integrations that enable AI-assisted Entity curation and Ratings management.
Collaborate with product, design, and AI teams to deliver efficient admin experiences.
Write clean, reliable, and well-tested Python code.
Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Own the entire software lifecycle.
Skills \& Experience
2-3 years of experience as a Python backend developer.
Solid experience with Python (FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks).
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
Experience working with Git and CI/CD.
Collaborative mindset and curiosity for building data-driven systems at scale.
Solid grasp of modern testing principles and best practices.
Strong focus on code quality, operational excellence, and delivering great user experience.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to end user.
Passion for experimenting with new AI technologies to find smarter ways of building.
Experience connecting or building AI agents to automate and extend what apps can do.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and AWS technologies.
Tools \& Technology
Collaboration \& documentation: JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Miro
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Vault, AWS, ELK Stack, New Relic, GitLab
Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), Redis, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
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