Senior Python Developer

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join a growing engineering team building scalable, high-performance backend systems for modern cloud-based applications. This is a fully remote role within the UK, working on cutting-edge products in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

You’ll play a key role in designing and developing APIs, improving system architecture, mentoring developers, and driving engineering best practices across the team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs using FastAPI
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in architectural decisions and technical strategy
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial Python development experience
• Strong experience building APIs with FastAPI
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
• Experience with testing frameworks and automated testing
• Comfortable working in Agile environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with event-driven systems or message queues
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms or data-intensive applications
• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code

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