Senior Python Developer - #1725167

Senior Python Developer

Location: UK-wide (Hybrid/Remote with flexibility to work from any regional office or client site)

Base Office: Leeds

Relocation Support: Up to £8,000 available

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

About the Organisation

Our client is a people-focused digital consultancy delivering impactful software solutions through human-centred design, data-driven insight, and agile engineering. With a commitment to inclusive design and meaningful technology, they empower clients across public and private sectors to thrive as modern digital organisations.

Role Overview

The Senior Python Developer will serve as a senior technical consultant, contributing hands-on development expertise and leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable digital services. This role involves managing technical delivery, mentoring engineers, and building client relationships, while contributing to internal knowledge sharing and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Python development and software engineering best practices
• Lead the delivery of user-centred digital solutions within agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Design and maintain efficient, secure, and scalable software development and deployment pipelines
• Engage in technical presentations and stakeholder discussions to communicate progress and solutions
• Collaborate across disciplines to resolve challenges and ensure client needs are met
• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of engineers
• Represent the engineering community in external forums (e.g., blogs, seminars, conferences)

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Advanced proficiency in Python development
• Deep experience in AWS Serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)
• Strong full-stack skills including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Node.js, React, Angular
• Experience with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Microservices architecture and RESTful API development
• Agile delivery experience using Scrum, Kanban, and TDD methodologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM)
• Proficient in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, Atlassian suite)
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience delivering public sector or NHS digital services

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. They actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities and provide accommodations to ensure an equitable recruitment process. They are a Disability Confident, Mindful, and Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution (2% employee)
• Critical illness cover and life assurance
• Perkbox membership for discounts and perks
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Season ticket loans
• Financial and wellbeing support sessions
• Flexible benefits including:
• Private health and dental insurance
• Additional pension contributions
• Extra holidays (up to 2 days)
• Wellbeing and charity contributions
• Tree planting initiatives