Senior Python Backend Lead - Cloud & AWS (Hybrid Leeds)

Digital Gurus; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Leeds seeks a Senior Python Developer to enhance their scalable cloud platform in Healthcare. In this role, you will design robust solutions, refine APIs, and contribute to a culture of mentorship and innovation. Candidates should have over 5 years of Python experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of CI/CD and AWS. The position offers a salary of up to £80,000 with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience building production-grade software in Python.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, clean code principles, and modern design patterns.
• Confident working with SQL databases and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Excellent communication skills for mentoring and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of core backend architecture and solutions in Python.
• Building and refining APIs and microservices.
• Deploying to AWS environments with modern DevOps practices.
• Driving automation and reliability through testing and delivery.

Skills

Python development

API development

CI/CD practices

Communication skills

Agile methodology

Tools

AWS

Docker

Flask

FastAPI

Django

Job description

A technology-driven company in Leeds seeks a Senior Python Developer to enhance their scalable cloud platform in Healthcare. In this role, you will design robust solutions, refine APIs, and contribute to a culture of mentorship and innovation. Candidates should have over 5 years of Python experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of CI/CD and AWS. The position offers a salary of up to £80,000 with a hybrid work model.