Senior Python Software Engineer

Python Senior Software Engineer Job Description: Our client, a financial services company, is seeking an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer to lead complex technical initiatives, support architectural direction, and contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. The role will pay a premium salary and the client offers one of the best benefits packages in Ireland. Job Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of complex software solutions across backend, frontend, and cloud-based systems.Drive architectural improvements to enhance scalability, resilience, maintainability, and overall platform performance.Investigate critical incidents, lead root cause analysis activities, and implement preventative improvements.Work across teams to resolve challenging technical issues spanning systems, services, and delivery functions.Mentor and support engineers in technical problem-solving, coding standards, and professional development.Contribute to technical design reviews and guide long-term engineering decisions with business impact in mind.Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve engineering capability and delivery efficiency.Partner with stakeholders across product, design, QA, and operations to ensure successful end-to-end feature delivery.Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and business stakeholders.Influence improvements in ways of working, tooling, deployment practices, and engineering standards. Experience Required Minimum 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including experience in a senior or lead-level capacity.Strong backend development expertise using Python and modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.Proven experience building APIs, working with data models, and developing scalable distributed systems.Frontend development experience using React and TypeScript.Strong experience designing and deploying cloud-native or serverless applications within AWS environments.Experience delivering CI/CD pipelines and supporting cloud infrastructure in modern engineering environments.Demonstrated ability to design secure, maintainable, and high-performing software architectures.Experience leading technical initiatives and contributing to cross-functional delivery outcomes.Strong knowledge of engineering best practice, including code governance, review processes, and quality standards.Experience working closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and technical colleagues to deliver solutions aligned to strategic priorities.Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and recommend practical, long-term solutions. Desirable Skills Experience using AI-enabled engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.Exposure to GitHub Actions or similar automation tooling for build and deployment workflows.Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.Knowledge of software security principles and performance optimisation techniques.Experience facilitating technical discussions across multiple teams and influencing engineering direction.Background in regulated environments or the financial services sector would be advantageous.Experience in insurance or reinsurance would be beneficial but is not essential. Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV.