Senior Python Developer

Synapri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri in London is seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Backend Engineer to join a growing team on a permanent basis. You will lead projects from research and planning through to architecture, development and deployment, influencing product direction and technical strategy.

This role offers hybrid onsite work in central London, with a salary up to £100,000 (DOE). You should have strong Python and Django skills, plus architecture experience and a good grasp of cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python.
• Strong experience with Django and modern web application development.
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Strong software architecture and design skills for clean, scalable code.
• Experience across application layers with interest in infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial research and technical planning through to architecture and deployment.
• Architect and design backend systems that are scalable and maintainable.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive technical ideas and product direction.

Skills

Python

Django

Software architecture

Cloud technologies

Full lifecycle

Collaboration

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 effectively with 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