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Senior Python Developer

Anson McCade

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading digital consultancy as a Senior Python Engineer in Leeds or Manchester. You'll develop secure, scalable applications and mentor junior engineers while working in a hybrid environment. This role offers a chance to impact user-focused digital solutions across sectors.

Benefits

25 days holiday + public holidays

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on Python experience.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

Lead development of secure, scalable Python applications.
Design event-driven, serverless architectures.

Skills

Python

AWS

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Communication

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Senior Python Engineer

Leeds or Manchester | Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about delivering impactful, user-focused digital solutions? Join a multi-award-winning digital consultancy that's helping shape high-performance services across both the public and private sectors. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges while building products that truly make a difference to people’s lives.

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Python Engineer to join our cross-functional delivery team, where you’ll play a key role in architecting and deploying scalable, cloud-native, serverless solutions.

The Role:

Lead the development of secure, scalable Python applications within agile delivery squads.
Design and implement event-driven, serverless architectures using technologies like AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.
Build high-performance RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems aligned with modern engineering standards.
Collaborate closely with UX designers, researchers, and frontend engineers to deliver inclusive, user-centred digital services.
Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle—from architecture and prototyping to deployment and maintenance.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and raising team standards.
Engage in internal engineering communities and contribute to best practices and external tech events.
5+ years of hands-on Python experience, delivering complex backend systems.
Deep knowledge of AWS Serverless services:
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or ARM).
Strong experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
Comfortable working across the full stack, with exposure to frontend frameworks like React or Angular.
Experience with containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Clear, effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

25 days holiday + public holidays
Life assurance
Flexible benefits package

Want to learn more about the Senior Python Engineer role? Get in touch with Sean Curley at Anson McCade on +44 7422 954570

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

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Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development

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