Senior Python Engineer

Velocity Tech; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Tech is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to join a globally distributed engineering team delivering AI-driven digital solutions for major enterprise clients. This permanent, full-time role is UK-based with primary remote work and regular travel to client sites across the UK and Europe, with travel expenses covered.

The ideal candidate will design and build scalable Python applications, leverage modern AI frameworks, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and client

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and engineering best practices
• Build scalable data storage and processing solutions
• Optimise application performance for speed, scalability, and reliability
• Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and client teams
• Contribute to source control, build, and deployment standards
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and continuously improve solutions
• Support project delivery alongside technical leadership

Skills

Python

AI frameworks

Git

CI/CD

Testing

Cloud platforms

Data processing

Tools

LangGraph

Agentspace

Job description

We’re hiring a Senior Python Software Engineer to join a globally distributed engineering team working on cutting-edge AI-driven digital solutions for major enterprise organisations. This is a permanent, full-time position for UK-based candidates. While the role is primarily remote, it involves regular travel to client sites across the UK and Europe, with all travel expenses covered.

About the Company

They are a globally distributed team of engineers, data specialists, and designers focused on building modern digital platforms and intelligent software solutions for enterprise clients.

Their teams partner with organisations to modernise legacy systems, develop innovative digital products, and implement AI-powered technologies that deliver real business impact. We pride ourselves on combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first approach to engineering. With a presence across multiple countries, our engineers work closely with clients to solve complex technical challenges and deliver scalable, high-performance applications used by millions of users worldwide.

The Role

• As a Senior Python Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building scalable applications, often incorporating modern AI frameworks and data-driven technologies
• You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and client stakeholders to deliver robust solutions in fast-moving project environments
• This role suits someone who enjoys technical ownership, solving complex problems, and collaborating closely with both internal teams and client organisations

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and engineering best practices
• Build scalable data storage and processing solutions
• Optimise application performance for speed, scalability, and reliabilityTranslate complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and client teams
• Contribute to source control, build, and deployment standards
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and continuously improve solutions
• Support project delivery alongside technical leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of commercial software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Python and modern AI frameworks
• Experience building AI-powered applications or working with agent-based frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Git and version control workflows
• Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and database technologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with Golang
• Frontend experience with React
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Kubernetes

Please note:

visa sponsorship is not available for this role.