Lead Python Developer

Tech4 Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech company in Greater London is seeking a Lead Python Developer to design and maintain innovative software solutions. This role includes leading a team, promoting high-quality coding standards, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Python, AWS, and React, along with a passion for mentoring others. This position allows you to make a positive impact on the world through technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading software development projects.
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software and digital products.
• Promote high-quality coding practices.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

PYTHON

AWS

REACT

Agile methodologies

TDD

CI / CD

Pair programming

Job description

Lead Python Developer (PYTHON / AWS / REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world.

Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Python Developer (PYTHON / AWS / REACT).

JOB PURPOSE

Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Python Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team.
• Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI / CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc.
• Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly.
• Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members. Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching.
• Work closely with Head of...