Intermediate Python Developer - #1788957

Intermediate Python Developer

Location: Leeds

Salary: £38,000 - £56,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Sector: Software Development

About the Role

Our client is seeking Intermediate Python Developers to join their expanding consultancy team. As part of a multidisciplinary group, this role focuses on developing, supporting, and maintaining user-centred digital solutions for both public and private sector clients.

This position involves providing technical expertise in software engineering practices, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and contribute to high-quality, user-oriented outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality software solutions aligned with client needs
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of innovative solutions
• Manage software development and deployment pipelines to pre-empt and resolve technical issues
• Present technical concepts, solutions, and progress updates to stakeholders
• Cultivate strong team and stakeholder relationships to ensure effective delivery
• Share and adopt best practices across the engineering team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong experience with Python programming
• Working knowledge of AWS (preferably in a Serverless context)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Proficiency in full stack development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g. Node.js, React, Angular)
• Containerisation knowledge (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Agile delivery experience, including Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience in designing and building native and web applications at varying scales
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Prior involvement in GOV or NHS projects is highly desirable

Benefits

• Transparent and competitive salary
• 6% employer pension contribution (2% employee contribution)
• 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
• Access to Perkbox for discounts
• Critical illness and life assurance cover
• Volunteer days
• Cycle-to-work and salary sacrifice electric vehicle schemes
• Season ticket loans
• Wellbeing and financial support services
• Flexible benefits package including:
• Private health and dental cover
• Additional pension contributions
• Extra holidays (up to 2 additional days)
• Wellbeing, charity, and environmental contributions

Diversity and Inclusion

Our client is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. The recruitment process is designed to be accessible and supportive for all applicants, with reasonable adjustments provided as needed.

Location Flexibility

The role is based in Leeds, with additional office locations in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol. Flexible working arrangements are available, including a relocation support package of up to £8,000. Depending on project needs, work may take place remotely or on-site at client locations.