Python Developer

Syntax Consultancy; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT transformation company is seeking a Lead Python Developer based in Leeds (Hybrid) with up to £80,000 salary. The ideal candidate will have strong Python development and leadership skills, experience with SQL Server and AWS. The role involves designing and implementing complex applications, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with front end teams. Benefits include hybrid work, annual bonus, pension, health care, and up to 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Health Care Plan

22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days)

Qualifications

• Experience in leading development projects and mentoring junior developers.
• Proficiency in Core Python and web frameworks.
• Strong SQL Server database skills and AWS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex applications leveraging Python.
• Oversee integration of software components and troubleshoot applications.
• Implement best practices in software development including OOP.

Skills

Python development

Leadership skills

SQL Server

AWS Cloud Services

Mentoring

Front End Collaboration

Tools

Django

Flask

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Lead Python Developer

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

to £80,000 (DOE)

Lead Python Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP during Dec 2025/Jan 2026.

Hybrid Working: 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on‑site in the Leeds office.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government/Public Sector projects.

Key experience, responsibilities + tasks:

• Strong Python development expertise, and strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive development projects, and mentor junior developers.
• Leading the design + development of complex applications using Core Python, and web frameworks (-eg- Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• SQL Server database experience, including developing/optimizing SQL Server databases, data analysis, and efficient data storage/retrieval.
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud Services, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Design and implement serverless architectures, including Docker containers.
• Mentoring junior developers in coding standards, Github version control, and code tracking.
• Collaborating with Front End Developers using JavaScript, CSS and HTML to create seamless user interfaces.
• Overseeing integration of various software components, and debugging and trouble‑shooting applications.
• Implementing best practice in software development, including exception handling, data structures + object‑oriented programming (OOP).
• Technical Environment: Python, web frameworks, Front End (Vue.JS, React, CSS, HTML), Design Patterns, Object Relational Mappers (ORMs), Server Side templating languages, Unit/API testing, AWS, CI/CD, Agile.
• Benefits: Salary to £80k (DOE) + Hybrid + Annual Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday plus BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.