Lead Software Engineer – AI Platform (Python, Cloud)

G.Digital; England; Hybrid; GBP 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in England is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical decisions and build innovative backend features in Python. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering within a collaborative Agile environment. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, cloud experience, and a passion for shaping product vision. The package includes a salary of £83k, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£1,000 training budget

5 dedicated training days

£2,000 flex cash allowance

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + volunteering leave

Strong parental leave policies

Regular socials and workshops

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong Python engineering skills required.
• Experience with cloud technologies beneficial.
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and key technical decisions.
• Build high-quality backend features in Python.
• Mentor engineers and set best practices.
• Drive Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

Skills

Python engineering

Cloud experience

Agile environment

Job description

A leading technology company in England is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical decisions and build innovative backend features in Python. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering within a collaborative Agile environment. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, cloud experience, and a passion for shaping product vision. The package includes a salary of £83k, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.