Senior / Principal Python Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cloud and AI technology agency is seeking a Senior / Principal Python Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead development of scalable backend systems and deliver innovative solutions. Successful candidates will possess strong technical skills in Python and API development, with experience in working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with API development and backend systems.
• Ability to work independently with high autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable backend systems from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

OOP

MVC

TDD

Design Patterns

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Docker

Redis

Memcached

RabbitMQ

Celery

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Senior / Principal Python Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: PJC Services Consultancy

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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