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Senior Python Engineer (Fully Remote, UK)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fully remote (UK) with optional in-person sessions in Leeds
The Role
We’re hiring two Senior Python Engineers to join a mature, product‑led SaaS business that operates at the intersection of large‑scale data, search, and compliance‑critical systems.
This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex backend problems, working with real production data at scale, and contributing to the evolution of an established platform rather than a proof‑of‑concept.
The team is currently undertaking a major re‑architecture and rewrite of its core product, moving from an initial version to a more scalable, robust, and future‑proof platform. You’ll be joining at a point where your technical input will genuinely shape how the system evolves.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Building and maintaining Python‑based backend services
- Developing APIs within a Flask‑based backend
- Working with PostgreSQL for persistence and Elasticsearch for indexing and search
- Contributing to a wider v1 → v2 product rewrite, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability
- Collaborating closely with other senior engineers to make pragmatic, production‑ready engineering decisions
This is not a people‑management role. It’s for engineers who want to stay deeply technical and have real ownership over what they build.
The Tech Environment
- Python
- Flask
- Elasticsearch
- Kubernetes (as a runtime environment rather than a DevOps‑heavy remit)
What They’re Looking For
- Strong commercial experience as a Senior Python Engineer
- Proven background building and maintaining backend APIs
- Solid software engineering fundamentals and experience working on complex backend systems
- Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of delivery
- Clear communicator who can explain technical work, make sensible trade‑offs, and estimate effort realistically
- Experience with search, indexing, or data‑heavy systems is a strong plus
Working Style & Culture
- Fully remote‑first across the UK
- Optional in‑person sessions in Leeds for those who enjoy face‑to‑face collaboration
- Pragmatic, delivery‑focused engineering culture
- Strong emphasis on clear communication, accountability, and reliability
Salary & Benefits
- £80,000 to £90,000, depending on experience
- Permanent role
- Fully remote within the UK
- Opportunity to work on meaningful, technically challenging systems with real‑world impact
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