Lead Python Developer - FinTech, Hybrid (London)

Client Server; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Lead Python Developer for a fintech platform in London. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on software engineering, guiding a talented team while shaping architecture, design and delivery.

You will collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders, build scalable APIs (FastAPI), and advance CI/CD, testing and cloud deployment across GCP/AWS/Azure. Hybrid work from central London with two days remote.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development with full SDLC experience.
• Experience leading teams; able to mentor and conduct reviews.
• Experience building APIs and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and architecture of platform.
• Mentor developers and conduct 1-2-1s and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders.
• Drive engineering standards and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Python

Leadership

APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Testing

CS fundamentals

Communication

SDLC

Education

STEM degree

Tools

FastAPI

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

Client Server is seeking a Lead Python Developer for a fintech platform in London. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on software engineering, guiding a talented team while shaping architecture, design and delivery.

You will collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders, build scalable APIs (FastAPI), and advance CI/CD, testing and cloud deployment across GCP/AWS/Azure. Hybrid work from central London with two days remote.