Senior Python Software Engineer

Morson Edge; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to design and develop robust Back End systems and APIs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and work on high-impact projects in a flexible remote or hybrid work environment. The position offers a salary of up to £100,000 plus a 10% bonus, alongside competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible remote work or hybrid model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous holidays

Professional development budget

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Python software development.
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Back End services using Python.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Front End engineers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Skills

Python software development

Django

Flask

FastAPI

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

asynchronous programming

CI/CD pipelines

React

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This role can be remote but you must live in the UK. You must have an exceptioanl red brick universtity background.

Job Title: Senior Python Software Engineer
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus

About the business

This organisation are one of the UK's fastest-growing AI scale up comany's who are on a mission to beacome the market leader in both their specilaist B2B and B2C offerings. They build internal scalable, cutting-edge AI technology that powers a niche area to be the best that it can be. Join them to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Role Overview

They are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior or Lead Python Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust Back End systems and APIs. You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Back End services using Python.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Front End engineers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Python software development.
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (eg, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.
• Exposure to asynchronous programming (eg, asyncio, Celery).
• Familiarity with Front End technologies (React, Vue.js) is a bonus.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Flexible remote work or hybrid model.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holidays.
• Professional development budget.
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.