Backend Developer

Synapri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their growing software business in central London. You'll lead on new projects from early research and planning through architecture, development and final deployment, shaping the technology and product direction.

This role suits a Python-focused engineer who enjoys collaborating in a small team, delivering high-quality software and contributing to infrastructure and cloud decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python software development.
• Strong Django and modern web app development experience.
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Strong architecture and maintainable, scalable code design.
• Experience across application layers and cloud/infrastructure.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on new projects from research to architecture, development and deployment.
• Influence technology direction and product strategy with the team.

Skills

Python

Django

Software architecture

Full lifecycle

Cloud technologies

Attention to detail

Collaboration

5+ years

Job description

Synapri are working with an exciting Software business operating within the Investment Management space looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

As the company develop a new suite of products, you'll have the opportunity to take the lead on new projects from the earliest stages of research and technical planning through to architecture, development and final deployment. This is a role where you can have a meaningful influence on both the technology and the direction of the products they build.

Location: Onsite/Hybrid in central London

Salary: up to £100,000 (DOE)

You should have:

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python
• Strong experience with Django and modern web application development
• A good understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from discovery and planning through to deployment and ongoing improvement
• Strong software architecture and design skills, with an appreciation for writing clean, maintainable and scalable code
• Experience working across different layers of an application, with an interest in infrastructure and cloud technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality software.
• A confident, positive communication style and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different disciplines.

This role will suit a Python Software Engineer who enjoys working with a small team to solve problems and come up with technical led ideas.