Senior Python Engineer – Scale SaaS Backends (London Hybrid)

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to enhance their SaaS platform with modern technologies. This hybrid role emphasizes collaborative work within a microservices architecture, focusing on backend development and scalability. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills, experience with Pydantic, and knowledge in relational databases like MySQL. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic, AI-driven environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Annual learning budget

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python development, particularly in backend web applications.
• Proficiency with Pydantic, type annotation, and modern python development methods.
• Experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services in Python.
• Building scalable and performant services using Pydantic and AWS Lambda.
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Improving CI/CD pipelines and supporting deployment automation.

Skills

Python development

Pydantic

MySQL

Microservices architecture

Unit testing

AI frameworks

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to enhance their SaaS platform with modern technologies. This hybrid role emphasizes collaborative work within a microservices architecture, focusing on backend development and scalability. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills, experience with Pydantic, and knowledge in relational databases like MySQL. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic, AI-driven environment.