Senior / Principal Python Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cloud and AI technology agency is seeking a Senior / Principal Python Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative team. This role offers remote flexibility, allowing you to work on scalable backend systems, robust API design, and contribute to architectural decisions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to innovate and solve problems collaboratively.
• Familiar with software design patterns and best practices.
• Comfortable working independently with high autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable backend systems.
• Design and implement robust APIs using Python.
• Optimize system performance using caching and message queues.

Skills

OOP

MVC

TDD

Problem Solving

Tools

Redis

Memcached

RabbitMQ

Celery

Flask

FastAPI

Docker

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PJC Services Consultancy

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derby, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior / Principal Python Engineer

Location: (Remote)

Type: Full-Time

Overview:

A leading Cloud and AI technology agency is seeking a Senior / Principal Python Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers remote flexibility and the opportunity to work on innovative, end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, start-up-style environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of scalable backend systems from concept to delivery
• Design and implement robust APIs using Python (Flask, FastAPI)
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and Docker containers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems
• Optimize system performance using caching and message queue architectures
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ, Celery
• Strong grasp of OOP, MVC, TDD, and design patterns
• Comfortable working independently with high autonomy
• Proven ability to innovate and solve problems collaboratively