Senior Python Developer

Synapri; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri is seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Backend Engineer to join our software team in central London. The role offers hybrid/onsite work and a chance to shape architecture and product direction on a growing suite of investments-focused products.

You will lead backend development using Python and Django, shaping the full lifecycle from design to deployment, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable, high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python.
• Strong experience with Django and modern web application development.
• Understanding the full product development lifecycle from discovery and planning through deployment.
• Strong software architecture and scalable code design.
• Experience across application layers and with cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from research to deployment and influence product direction.
• Architect and develop backend systems with Python/Django.
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

Python

Django

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

Collaboration & communication

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Synapri are working with an exciting Software business operating within the Investment Management space looking for an experienced Lead/Principal Backend Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

As the company develop a new suite of products, you’ll have the opportunity to take the lead on new projects from the earliest stages of research and technical planning through to architecture, development and final deployment. This is a role where you can have a meaningful influence on both the technology and the direction of the products they build.

Location: Onsite/Hybrid in central London

Salary: up to £100,000 (DOE)

You should have:

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python
• Strong experience with Django and modern web application development
• A good understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from discovery and planning through to deployment and ongoing improvement
• Strong software architecture and design skills, with an appreciation for writing clean, maintainable and scalable code
• Experience working across different layers of an application, with an interest in infrastructure and cloud technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality software.
• A confident, positive communication style and the ability to collaborate effective w/ colleagues across different disciplines.

This role will suit a Python Software Engineer who enjoys working with a small team to solve problems and come up with technical led ideas.

Please note: You must have full right to work in the UK to be elegible for this position