Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software / Platform Engineer I Python | £60k – £75k | Remote (Edinburgh-based) Love early-stage energy, but hate micro-management? We’re hiring a Senior Python Backend / Platform Engineer to help us build and scale a data-heavy B2B platform. We aren't looking for someone who just completes tickets against a rigid spec. We need someone who can embrace ambiguity, shape backend architecture, and help define the platform as we grow. The Reality: Our environment is fast-paced, fluid, and occasionally chaotic. If you thrive in smaller/startup teams, love taking ownership, and want to solve complex engineering problems without red tape, you’ll fit right in. What You’ll Be Doing: Architect & Build: Shape backend services, APIs, domain boundaries, and ingestion workflows.Hands-on Stack: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker.AI-Assisted Workflows: We make heavy use of AI coding agents to move fast—you’ll help set standards and guide agent-generated code.Path to Ownership: High-visibility role with a clear track to domain leadership. What We Need: ✔️ Solid backend experience (Python/FastAPI/SQLAlchemy/Postgres) ✔️ Prior experience in startups or smaller engineering teams ✔️ Strong technical judgment & comfort operating with ambiguity ✔️ Based in/around Edinburgh (fully remote day-to-day, with occasional local catch-ups) 💰 Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 📍 Location: Remote (Edinburgh area) 📩 Interested or know someone who fits? Drop me a DM or apply directly below! #PythonJobs #SoftwareEngineering #TechJobsEdinburgh #BackendDeveloper #StartupJobs #RemoteJobsUK #FastAPI #PlatformEngineering