Senior Backend Engineer - Python/Django, Lead Product Tech

Synapri; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their growing software business in central London. You will take the lead on new projects from early research and technical planning through to architecture, development and final deployment.

This role offers influence over technology and product direction, the chance to work with a small team, and to build scalable Python/Django systems with modern cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development.
• Strong Django and modern web app development.
• Understanding of full product development lifecycle.
• Strong software architecture and scalable design.
• Experience across application layers with cloud focus.
• Attention to detail and high-quality code.
• Clear communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on new projects from research to deployment.
• Influence technology direction and product architecture.
• Collaborate with a small team to solve problems.
• Ensure maintainable, scalable code.

Skills

Python

Django

Lifecycle planning

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

Team collaboration

Job description

Synapri are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join their growing software business in central London. You will take the lead on new projects from early research and technical planning through to architecture, development and final deployment.

This role offers influence over technology and product direction, the chance to work with a small team, and to build scalable Python/Django systems with modern cloud infrastructure.