Lead Python & Cloud Solutions Architect

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

Job summary

A leading software company in the UK is searching for a Lead Python Developer to guide the development team and ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves acting as a technical SME, fostering team collaboration, and managing software deployment. Ideal candidates should have extensive Python expertise along with experience in cloud technologies and agile methodologies. The company offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus UK public holidays

Perkbox access for discounts

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Lead delivery teams to build robust solutions.
• Coach team members for optimal outcomes.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical SME within the squad.
• Design and manage software development pipelines.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and the team.

Skills

Leading a delivery team to deliver high quality, robust solutions

Coaching and guiding others on the best way to achieve an optimal solution

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

A full stack developer using Python, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

JavaScript library experience (Node, React, Angular)

Containerisation experience (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience of Microservices design and architecture

Working within agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)

Expertise in public cloud (AWS or Azure)

Tools

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

Infrastructure As Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)

Job description

A leading software company in the UK is searching for a Lead Python Developer to guide the development team and ensure high-quality software delivery. This role involves acting as a technical SME, fostering team collaboration, and managing software deployment. Ideal candidates should have extensive Python expertise along with experience in cloud technologies and agile methodologies. The company offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible working options.