Python Developer

Foxley Talent; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Python/Django Developer to join a growing SaaS company’s fully remote team in the UK. The role involves enhancing core product features, collaborating with a remote team, and addressing real-world problems in legal and financial tech. Ideal candidates are proactive developers with a strong background in Python and comfort working with PostgreSQL. Excellent communication and independent working skills are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in remote work environments.
• Motivated to write quality software and improve coding skills.
• Able to work independently in a remote setup and communicate effectively with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Write backend Python code to build core product features.
• Plan, build, test, and ship software.
• Contribute to platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with a distributed remote team.
• Handle sensitive data carefully.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Background in computer science

Tools

Git

LaTeX

Cybersecurity basics

Job description

This range is provided by Foxley Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Foxley Talent are working with a growing SaaS company that’s building a powerful platform to help businesses manage employee shares and incentive plans. They are looking for a driven Senior Python/Django Developer in the UK to join their fully remote team and play a key role in the next phase of product growth.

This is a hands‑on role in a small but ambitious company solving real‑world problems in legal and financial workflows. The platform is already delivering meaningful value to clients, and there’s plenty of room for innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Writing backend Python code to build and enhance core product features
• Working across the full development lifecycle; planning, building, testing, and shipping software
• Contributing to the platform’s performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborating with a distributed team and supporting best practices at all times
• Handling sensitive data with care and contributing to QA efforts
• Sharing knowledge with peers and contributing to a strong team culture

What They’re Looking For

• Comfortable working with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setup
• Background in computer science or a proven record of delivering quality software
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to write great code and improve as a developer

Bonus Points For Experience With

• Git
• LaTeX
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Financial, legal, or compliance‑related tech

Location & Setup

The engineering team is fully remote, with the existing developers based in South Africa. This role is open to candidates based in the UK, or within 2 hours of UK time for strong candidates, especially where cost or experience makes this a good fit.

Compensation

• The company may go above the stated range for an exceptional candidate.

Apply now through to find out more about this new opportunity.

Please note, this company is not offering visa sponsorship or relocation.

Please only apply if you are in the location specified.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology and Human Resources

Industries

Financial Services, Software Development, and Business Consulting and Services