Lead Backend Engineer (Python/Django) – Hybrid London

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

Job summary

Synapri is seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Backend Engineer to join our software team in central London. The role offers hybrid/onsite work and a chance to shape architecture and product direction on a growing suite of investments-focused products.

You will lead backend development using Python and Django, shaping the full lifecycle from design to deployment, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable, high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python.
• Strong experience with Django and modern web application development.
• Understanding the full product development lifecycle from discovery and planning through deployment.
• Strong software architecture and scalable code design.
• Experience across application layers and with cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from research to deployment and influence product direction.
• Architect and develop backend systems with Python/Django.
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Python

Django

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

Collaboration & communication

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Synapri is seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Backend Engineer to join our software team in central London. The role offers hybrid/onsite work and a chance to shape architecture and product direction on a growing suite of investments-focused products.

You will lead backend development using Python and Django, shaping the full lifecycle from design to deployment, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable, high-quality software.