Senior Python Engineer — AWS, Microservices & DevOps Lead

Hippo Digital Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their team. This role focuses on building user-centred digital solutions, and requires expert knowledge of Python and its frameworks like Django and Flask. Candidates should also possess strong communication skills and full stack development experience. The position involves driving technical deliverables and supporting the professional development of other engineers. A competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus 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

Financial wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Expert experience with Python, focusing on user-centred digital solutions.
• Excellent experience with Python tools like Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Experience in agile environments with a variety of development tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive the team's technical deliverables and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to explore, design, and deliver client solutions.
• Manage software development pipelines and resolve potential bottlenecks.
• Present progress and solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Support colleague development while promoting the Engineering Herd externally.

Skills

Expert experience with Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

AWS Serverless

Excellent communication skills

Full stack development

JavaScript (Node, React, Angular)

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Microservices design

Restful API Services

Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild)

Experience on GOV/NHS projects

Job description

A leading digital services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their team. This role focuses on building user-centred digital solutions, and requires expert knowledge of Python and its frameworks like Django and Flask. Candidates should also possess strong communication skills and full stack development experience. The position involves driving technical deliverables and supporting the professional development of other engineers. A competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible work options are offered.