Senior Quality Cloud Engineer / Senior Python Developer

ClearRoute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Backend Python Developer to design and build scalable backend systems. Candidates should have approximately 5 years of experience in Python development and be skilled in frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask. This role includes developing robust APIs and working with Azure and AI-driven components. A collaborative, flexible work environment is offered with a hybrid model of two days onsite each week.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong experience with backend Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs and microservices.
• Experience deploying and operating applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with AI systems and integrating LLM APIs.
• Experience working with large-scale data processing and backend optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
• Architect backend systems to support high-throughput, data-rich applications.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities.
• Optimise backend data pipelines for large-scale workloads.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and AI teams for end-to-end functionality.

Skills

Python development

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Azure

API and microservices

Docker

AI systems

Large-scale data processing

Job description

About Us

ClearRoute is an is an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. We work with technology leaders facing complex business challenges.

We take as much pride in our people, culture and work-life balance as we do in making better software. We’re not just making better software. We’re making the making of software better.

Collaborative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to problem-Solving, we bring the step change our customer need to sustain innovation. Our values challenge us to do the best we can for ClearRoute, our customers and most importantly our team. We want to create a collaborative team to help build ClearRoute. This is an opportunity for you to build the organization from the ground up, use your voice to drive change and help transform organisations and problem domains.

At ClearRoute we work in a hybrid, flexible way, with two days a week onsite in our office in Farringdon where this role will be based from. Unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Backend Python Developer with strong experience building and deploying scalable systems on Microsoft Azure (AWS deployment experience is also welcomed). The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in Python backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, and a proven track record of designing high-performance APIs and data-intensive services.

You will work on backend platforms that integrate AI-driven components, including Agentic AI systems, LLM integrations, and Azure automation services. This role focuses on building robust, scalable backend architectures that support large volumes of data, real-time processing, and intelligent workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python (Django, FastAPI, or Flask).
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
• Architect backend systems to support high-throughput, data-rich applications.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities.
• Optimise backend data pipelines, data transformations, and processing for large-scale and real-time workloads.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and AI teams to support end-to-end application functionality.

Required Skills & Experience

• Approximately 5 years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong experience with backend Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs and microservices.
• Experience deploying and operating applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with AI systems, Agentic AI concepts, or integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).
• Experience working with large-scale data processing, performance tuning, and backend optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised deployments.

What Next?

At ClearRoute, we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes, and inclusion creates the conditions for everyone to thrive. We are proud to have built a family friendly working environment and have many employees who have caring responsibilities alongside work. We welcome applications from people who require flexibility and will be happy to discuss needs on an individual basis.

We are committed to fostering a culture where all team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We celebrate individuality and our differences and understand that some differences may mean that you require changes made to the interview process. We are happy to cater to your needs to make the interview accessible, if this is something you require please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]