Affiliate Python/Django Tech Lead — 2 Days/Week Contract

Django REST framework; Leeds; On-site; GBP 101,475 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

AND Digital is seeking an Affiliate Python/Django Tech Lead for a 6-month contract in Leeds, offering up to £650 per day. In this role, you will stabilise and optimise the backend for user growth, lead the design of scalable cloud architecture, and embed best engineering practices. You will supervise a small team and work closely with the leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python, AWS, and extensive experience in backend engineering within a startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in cloud architecture design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Stabilise and optimise the backend for rapid user growth.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable cloud architecture.
• Define and embed engineering best practices.
• Supervise and mentor two other developers.

Skills

Python (Django framework)

AWS / cloud infrastructure knowledge

Integration/API engineering

Deep backend engineering expertise

Interpersonal skills

Job description

AND Digital is seeking an Affiliate Python/Django Tech Lead for a 6-month contract in Leeds, offering up to £650 per day. In this role, you will stabilise and optimise the backend for user growth, lead the design of scalable cloud architecture, and embed best engineering practices. You will supervise a small team and work closely with the leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python, AWS, and extensive experience in backend engineering within a startup environment.