Senior Lead Software Engineer - Python / React

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves architecting and engineering a common user interface for managed database services, driving innovation in a cloud environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior engineers. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of database services and enhance AI/ML capabilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and offers fantastic cross-training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python and ReactJS with a focus on UI/UX.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of user interfaces for managed database services.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical direction.

Skills

Python

ReactJS

TypeScript

NoSQL

Cloud Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Education

Formal training in Python

Industry cloud certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

JIRA

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Senior Lead Software Engineer - Python / React, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fc0a471b506c

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Within our Core & Foundational Platforms group, we are looking for an experienced Senior Lead Software Engineer who has a thirst for knowledge and maintains the highest standards. This is an opportunity to be a member of our highly strategic team, focusing on building a common UI on top of a shared control plane servicing managed database services. This is a key growth area over the coming years as the demand grows around products to enhance AI/ML capabilities. Our group is responsible for building centralized platform & database services across public cloud and hybrid cloud (on-prem & public cloud). These services are leveraged by all of our lines of business across the globe.

You will be working on architecting and engineering the control plane for provisioning, automation, scaling, integrations & self-service to make it available for consumption by any of our thousands of applications. You will be a senior engineer designing & building streamlined, compliant, and innovative products in an ever-changing landscape and providing a superb customer experience.

We have a dynamic, diverse, and exciting global team covering an array of technologies, languages, and database products with fantastic cross-training available. This is a real opportunity to be a part of a team firmly building for the future. We have a vision of a versatile & rich array of highly consumable products to rival any cloud provider which will meet the needs of our thousands of business technologists.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help lead the design and development of a common user interface for our managed database services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Drive the architecture and technical direction of the control plane and UI/UX components.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Python language concepts and proficient advanced experience.
• Strong proficiency in ReactJS, TypeScript, and Python.
• Experience with NoSQL database products.
• Practical experience of architecting & developing applications or platforms on any one of the major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google). Industry cloud certifications are a bonus.
• Knowledge and experience of industry-wide technology strategies and best practices.
• Unit-testing framework(s) & BDD/TDD.
• Infrastructure-as-code experience – Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and/or Salt.
• Understanding and experience of Agile and Lean philosophies including experience with JIRA, YouTrack, and/or similar.
• Experience of Python frameworks - Django/Flask etc.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Understanding the importance of great documentation and a passion for helping customers.
• Comfortable in setting and defining strategic priorities and working with product management.
• Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals.