Senior Python Engineer

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• 5 years commercial experience developing software in Python
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Experience working with modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask
• Solid knowledge of SQL and experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven experience working with APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile delivery practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
• Desirable: Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or distributed systems
• Desirable: Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS)
• Desirable: Experience in a fast-paced or product-based environment

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing clean, efficient, and maintainable backend systems using Python
• Working across the full development lifecycle - from requirements gathering and architecture through to deployment and monitoring
• Building APIs, integrations, and data pipelines that are secure, scalable, and highly performant
• Collaborating with DevOps engineers on containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
• Participating in code reviews and driving best practices in software quality and testing
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering processes

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Django
• Docker
• ETL
• FastAPI
• Flask
• GCP
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• RabbitMQ
• SQL
• microservices

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We are a growing technology team seeking a passionate Senior Python Engineer to help us build robust, scalable software that makes a real impact. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale systems with modern technologies in a supportive engineering culture that values clean code and innovation. We offer hybrid or fully remote working options, along with a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience.

last updated 15 week of 2026