Lead Python Developer

Tech 4 Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health tech firm in Greater London is looking for a Lead Python Developer to help design and implement software and digital products. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high-quality coding practices in a fast-growing environment. Ideal candidates will have strong Python, AWS, and React skills. Join us to make a positive impact on the world!

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams.
• Strong knowledge of Python, AWS, and React.
• Familiarity with agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of software.
• Promote high-quality code with agile practices.
• Collaborate with QA and Product teams.

Skills

Python

AWS

React

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 mentori...