Principal Python Software Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Python Software Engineer to join their Agile team in Southampton. This role involves architecting complex systems, making key technical decisions, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python, AWS, and experience in an Agile/Scrum environment. With a competitive salary of circa £65k, the position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including a bonus, holiday, and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday

15% bonus

Enhanced pension

Onsite gym

Car scheme

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Python and AWS, with modern development practices.
• Experience in making architectural decisions and elevating engineering standards.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex systems and own technical decisions.
• Lead the engineering evolution of a platform widely used across the organization.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and quality.

Skills

Python

AWS

Agile

Mentoring experience

Tools

Docker

MariaDB

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Architect complex systems, owning technical decisions, and crafting Python-powered solutions that make a real impact to customers.

Principal Python Software Engineer

Hybrid - commutable distance of the Southampton area.

Circa £65k + Up to 15% Bonus.

The Role

As a Principal Python Software Engineer, you'll join an Agile team united by curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that great technology can truly make a difference. You'll work with Python, AWS, and MariaDB to design and develop systems that keep pace with fast-moving business needs.

Make key architectural decisions, drive technical strategy, and lead the engineering evolution of a platform used across the organisation. You'll also play a central role in coaching and mentoring engineers, helping to build a culture where innovation thrives and quality is non-negotiable.

As our product team grows, you'll have the opportunity to step into leadership, guiding the next generation of engineering talent.

Requirements

• Python, AWS, and modern development practices
• Experience of steering architectural decisions and elevating engineering standards.
• Mentoring experience
• Agile / Scrum

Current tech stack includes:

• Python
• AWS
• Docker
• MariaDB
• Jira
• Azure DevOps
• Agile

This Principal Python Software Engineer role is paying circa £65k with benefits including, 15% Bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, onsite gym, Car Scheme, healthcare scheme and more.

Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT for more information.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.