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Lead Backend Engineer: Python/FastAPI on AWS

M&C Saatchi Group

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

Yesterday
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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.
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