Senior Python Developer Team Lead - Remote

XACT PLACEMENTS LIMITED; Remote; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company is seeking a Senior Python Developer with Team Lead experience to join their engineering team remotely. This role involves leading development efforts, setting technical standards, and supporting the delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions. Candidates should have over 6 years of Python development experience, strong AWS skills, and a background in Agile environments. Mentorship and innovation are key aspects of this position, suitable for someone with a passion for enhancing educational outcomes through technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years Python development experience, including leadership at senior level.
• Strong AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, CI/CD and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable Python applications.
• Provide technical leadership within an Agile environment.
• Design and maintain AWS-based systems using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Set best practices across development, testing and deployment.
• Mentor developers and contribute to technical innovation.

Skills

Python development

AWS

Infrastructure-as-Code

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Containerisation

Agile delivery

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Python Developer – Team Lead

Location: Remote (UK‑based)

Salary: £62,000 per annum

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client who are in EdTech supporting schools across the UK. The business develops cloud‑based solutions that help schools use technology and data to improve outcomes.

They are looking for a Senior Python Developer with Team Lead experience to join their engineering team. You’ll lead development, set technical standards and support the delivery of scalable, cloud‑native products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable Python applications
• Provide technical leadership within an Agile environment
• Design and maintain AWS‑based systems using Infrastructure‑as‑Code
• Set best practices across development, testing and deployment
• Mentor developers and contribute to technical innovation

Skills and Experience

• 6+ years Python development experience, including leadership at senior level
• Strong AWS and Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience
• Experience with APIs, microservices, CI/CD and containerisation
• Agile delivery and team leadership experience
• EdTech or eLearning exposure desirable