Lead Python & Cloud Solutions Architect

Hippo Digital Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Leeds is looking for a Lead Python Developer to act as a technical SME within their team. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading delivery teams, and maintaining client relationships while upskilling others. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, full stack development experience, and knowledge of agile methodologies. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and volunteer days.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus UK public holidays

Perkbox access for discounts

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits scheme

Skills

Leading a delivery team

Coaching and guiding others

Excellent communication skills

Full development lifecycle experience

Full stack development (Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

JavaScript frameworks (Node, React, Angular)

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Microservices design

Restful API Services

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)

Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)

Public cloud expertise (AWS, Azure)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps)

Experience on GOV/NHS projects

Job description

A leading software development firm in Leeds is looking for a Lead Python Developer to act as a technical SME within their team. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading delivery teams, and maintaining client relationships while upskilling others. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, full stack development experience, and knowledge of agile methodologies. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and volunteer days.