Lead Backend Engineer: Python/FastAPI on AWS

M&C Saatchi Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm is seeking an experienced Backend Software Developer to design and operate scalable APIs and data systems on AWS. You'll lead a small team to deliver customer-facing APIs and robust data ingestion pipelines. Ideal candidates will have strong Python and FastAPI experience, be proficient in SQL, and have hands-on AWS expertise. The role is hybrid based in London, offering a competitive salary with various benefits, including annual leave and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

pension contributions

private healthcare

emergency care days for dependants

up to 10 days special emergency leave

Cultural stimulation allowance - £250

Season Ticket loan

Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize

annual Summer and Christmas party

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python and production FastAPI services.
• Proficient in SQL with schema design and query performance tuning.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services including Lambda, ECS, S3.
• Experience building customer-facing REST APIs and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Python/FastAPI-based API services.
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines and automation workflows.
• Coordinate delivery with product and data teams.
• Implement best practices in CI/CD and infrastructure management.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

SQL

AWS

Data Science tools

CI/CD

Docker

Leadership

Tools

Airflow

Terraform

Job description

A global communications firm is seeking an experienced Backend Software Developer to design and operate scalable APIs and data systems on AWS. You'll lead a small team to deliver customer-facing APIs and robust data ingestion pipelines. Ideal candidates will have strong Python and FastAPI experience, be proficient in SQL, and have hands-on AWS expertise. The role is hybrid based in London, offering a competitive salary with various benefits, including annual leave and a commitment to diversity.