Senior Python Developer / Software Engineer

Client Server — United Kingdom · Posted ~4 hours ago

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Skills

Python FastAPI Azure Backend software development Technical leadership Software architecture Technical design Coding best practices

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Join a senior backend-focused engineering role combining hands-on Python development with technical leadership. You will design complex solutions, contribute to architecture and technical requirements, guide engineering practices, and collaborate with product and business stakeholders. The role offers London-based or work-from-home flexibility and compensation up to £110,000.

Highlights

Hands-on senior engineering role with technical leadership responsibilities, architectural input, and a salary of up to £110,000, with London/WFH flexibility.

Description

Senior Python Developer / Software Engineer (FastAPI Azure) London / WFH to £110k Are you a backend focused Software Engineer with strong Python skills combined with technical / team leadership experience? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. As a Senior Python Developer you'll remain hands-on whilst providing technical leadership, designing and implementing complex solutions and ensuring the team adheres to best practices. You'll define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives, contribute to architectural decisions and technical designs and collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritise tasks and allocate resources. As a senior team member you'll provide technical leadership and guidance, facilitate communication and ensure coding standards and best practices, including performing code reviews and providing constructive feedback, championing quality focused software development, enforcing quality assurance standards, processes, testing methodologies, and driving initiatives to improve the development team efficiency e.g. CI/CD. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skillsYou have experience of building FastAPIsYou have a good knowledge of Azure, will also consider AWS experienceYou have experience of working with data at scaleYou have experience of leading and mentoring small to medium sized technical teamsYou have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOPYou're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skillsWhat's in it for you: Salary to £110k + bonus25 days holidayPrivate Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback)Life Insurance, Income ProtectionPensionSubsidised gym membershipX4 paid volunteering days per yearSeason ticket loanEmployee Assistance ProgrammeImpactful role with great career progressionApply now to find out more about this Senior Python Developer / Software Engineer (FastAPI Azure) opportunity.