Senior Python Developer / Team Leader

Xact Placements; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Python Developer with Team Lead experience to support the delivery of scalable, cloud-native products in the UK EdTech sector. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of Python development experience and strong leadership skills, along with expertise in AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code. Responsibilities include leading design efforts and mentoring team members while utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure best practices are followed throughout the development process.

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

Leadership

AWS

Infrastructure-as-Code

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Containerisation

Agile delivery

Job description

Senior Python Developer – Team Lead

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Salary: £55,000 – £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.

Main Duties of the Role

• 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

Your 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 experienceEdTech or eLearning exposure desirable