Senior Python Developer

Harvey Nash Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their team in Leeds and Manchester. This role involves developing user-centered digital services for the UK public sector, focusing on high-impact projects. You'll work with modern technology in an Agile environment, ensuring high code quality and mentoring junior developers. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Python development in a production environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable Python applications and APIs.
• Design and build microservices using AWS serverless architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers and DevOps engineers.

Skills

Python

Communication

Agile

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Senior Python Developer
Location: Hybrid - Leeds and Manchester
Salary: Up to £72,000 + benefits
Sector: Public Sector Digital Services

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join a growing team delivering user-centred digital services within the UK public sector. This is a chance to work on high-impact projects that directly improve services for citizens, using modern technology and agile delivery methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable Python applications and APIs

• Design and build microservices using AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, etc.)

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including designers, researchers, and DevOps engineers

• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical planning

• Ensure high code quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code reviews

• Work in an Agile environment with a strong emphasis on iterative delivery and user feedback

• Support and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices across the team

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Python development in a production environment

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, etc.)

• Experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices

• Solid understanding of TDD, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines

• Comfortable working within Agile teams and collaborating across disciplines

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within or delivering to the UK public sector, ideally in line with GDS standards

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g. Terraform, AWS SAM, CloudFormation)

• Awareness of authentication and security best practices in cloud environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to £72,000

• Flexible and remote-first working culture

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, user-focused public services

• Professional development support and access to training

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment

If you're passionate about using your Python and cloud expertise to build digital services that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.