Senior Python Engineer

Hybrid - Can be based out of either the Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, or Birmingham office

Lead the delivery of large-scale digital platforms.

A growing digital consultancy is looking for a Lead Python Developer to join their engineering practice. This is an opportunity to play a key role delivering secure, scalable and user‑centred digital services used by thousands of users.

You’ll work within cross‑functional delivery teams including engineers, designers, product specialists and data experts to solve complex technical problems and build high‑quality platforms.

This role combines hands‑on development with technical leadership, giving you the chance to guide engineering teams, shape technical solutions and influence best practices across projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading engineering teams to deliver high‑quality Python‑based solutions
• Acting as the technical authority within delivery teams
• Designing and building scalable cloud‑native systems
• Architecting microservices and REST APIs
• Driving best practices across software engineering and DevOps
• Supporting and mentoring developers to help them grow technically
• Working closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Managing development pipelines and ensuring smooth CI/CD delivery

Tech Environment

You’ll be working with modern engineering practices and tools, including:

• Python
• RESTful APIs

Experience delivering projects within public sector or healthcare environments would be beneficial.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to discount platforms and wellbeing support

Flexible benefits options include:

• Private health cover
• Additional holiday purchase
• Additional pension contributions
• Wellbeing and charity contributions

If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering impactful digital services, this is a great opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role.

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