Python Architect

Queen Square Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Delivery Partner in Bradford to design and develop scalable backend systems using Python. The successful candidate will guide development teams, implement best practices, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure architectural excellence across agile environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development.
• 6+ years with Python.
• Expertise in coding standards and architectural excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure backend systems using Python.
• Define development best practices and lead code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure system performance.

Skills

Python

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodology

Data analysis

Security

Education

Cloud/architecture certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect)

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Kafka

GraphQL

gRPC

WebSockets

Job description

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Senior Delivery Partner at Queen Square Recruitment

Python Technical Architect

Location: Bradford

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months

Day Rate: Competitive DOE Inside IR35

We’re seeking an experienced Python Backend Architect to lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend systems. The role involves setting coding standards, guiding development teams, and ensuring architectural excellence across agile environments. You'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders while keeping systems up-to-date with emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect scalable, secure backend solutions using Python.
• Define development best practices and coding standards.
• Lead code reviews and mentor developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product and Business.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in planning, estimation, and risk management.
• 10+ years in software development, 6+ years with Python.
• Expertise in Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and REST APIs.
• Skilled in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Proficient with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD tools.
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean code.
• Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets.
• Background in AI/ML or data-intensive systems.
• Cloud/architecture certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF).
• Familiarity with data analysis libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
• Knowledge of data science and machine learning concepts and tools.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on all applications so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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