Python Developer AWS CDK - Start-up

Client Server; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology start-up in Manchester is looking for a Python Developer to join their team. This role offers competitive compensation up to £90k and a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to impactful developments in legal software solutions. Candidates should have strong Python and AWS skills with experience in start-ups or SMEs.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Impactful role with excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Python and AWS required.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle is essential.
• Background in start-ups or SMEs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of backend development work.
• Collaborate with Front End Engineers using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Participate in technical decision-making.

Skills

Strong Python backend development skills

Experience with AWS including Amazon CDK

Good knowledge of software engineering best practices

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline

Job description

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (AWS Amazon CDK) Manchester to £90k

Do you have strong Python and AWS skills combined with start-up / SME experience?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a technology start-up that is producing a software suite for legal firms that massively reduces para-legal workloads, they have seen huge interest in the product and have a lot of greenfield development work to get stuck into.

As a Python Developer you'll join a small technology team and take ownership of backend development work, there are a range of projects, you'll see the results of your work quickly and be able to input into technical decision making. You'll mainly be working Python within an AWS environment collaborating with Front End Engineers using TypeScript, React and Next.js.

Location / WFH:

You'll join a small but growing team based in Central Manchester three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days.

About you:

• You have strong Python backend development skills
• You have experience with AWS including Amazon CDK
• You have full software development lifecycle experience and a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices
• You have good business acumen, with experience of working in start-ups or SMEs
• You are degree educated in Computer Science or similar technical discipline

What's in it for you:

As a Python Developer you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £90k
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Hybrid working (x3 days office in Manchester)
• Impactful role with excellent career progression opportunities as the company scales