Lead Backend Engineer (Python) — AI, Scale, Cloud

DigiLab Solutions Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA private health care (via salary_s

Company Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Program

Regular social events

Job summary

digiLab is a formative AI company seeking a Lead Engineer (Backend) to drive design and development of backend services. You will lead architecture, set engineering standards, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced data-driven environment.

You’ll specialise in Python and cloud infrastructure, champion security practices, and work closely with product management to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Exeter or Bristol onsite role.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in computer science or a related field.
• Extensive experience in backend software development.
• Expert knowledge of Python.
• Ability to produce logical, consistent, and self-explanatory code.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, development, testing, and deployment of backend services.
• Own backend system design, ensuring scalability, security, robustness, and maintainability.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Apply security best practices across backend, infrastructure, and data handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready backend solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence through standards, documentation, code reviews, and reusable patterns.
• Coach, support, and mentor engineers to enhance team capability.
• Ensure adherence to RESTful API design principles and API standards.

Skills

Python

Backend dev

Leadership

Cloud infra

Security best practices

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Linux

Job description

digiLab is a formative AI company seeking a Lead Engineer (Backend) to drive design and development of backend services. You will lead architecture, set engineering standards, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced data-driven environment.

You’ll specialise in Python and cloud infrastructure, champion security practices, and work closely with product management to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. Exeter or Bristol onsite role.