Senior Software Engineer in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board in Leeds is seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Python) to own technical direction while remaining hands-on in development. You will design and develop backend services, mentor junior engineers, and influence architecture in a collaborative team. This role requires 5+ years of Python experience and a strong background in cloud technologies. A chance to work with purpose and have a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years commercial experience in Python engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technically by example while remaining hands-on in delivery.
• Strong background in cloud (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Solid understanding of SQL and database design.
• Experience with modern frontend stacks and API design.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing new features and backend services using Python with Flask, FastAPI or Django.
• Collaborating with frontend engineers to build seamless, user-first experiences.
• Owning infrastructure decisions across AWS, Terraform, and Docker.
• Setting the standard for clean, scalable code and modern engineering principles.
• Supporting junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement of development workflows.

Skills

Python

AWS

Flask

FastAPI

Django

Terraform

Docker

SQL

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Technical Lead (Python) | 70,000 - 90,000 | Leeds (hybrid) | Tech‑for‑Good | AWS | Flask / FastAPI / Django

Locations: Leeds - 2 days a week on-site

Salary Expectations: 70,000 - 90,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Python Engineer ready to take ownership of technical direction while staying fully hands‑on?

We’re partnered with a purpose‑led organisation using technology to create meaningful social change across high impact sectors. They’re scaling fast and need a Technical Lead to guide the evolution of their core platform while remaining embedded in day‑to‑day development.

You’ll be working in a small, collaborative team of engineers who care about writing elegant, efficient code and building products that genuinely help people. This is a chance to stay close to the codebase while influencing architecture, mentoring others and driving best practices across the stack.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and developing new features and backend services using Python with Flask, FastAPI or Django
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers working in React or Vue to build seamless, user‑first experiences
• Owning infrastructure decisions across AWS, Terraform and Docker
• Setting the standard for clean, scalable code and modern engineering principles
• Supporting junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement of development workflows

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5+ years commercial experience in Python engineering
• Proven ability to lead technically by example while remaining hands‑on in delivery
• Strong background in cloud (AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Solid understanding of SQL and database design
• Experience with modern frontend stacks and API design
• Enthusiasm for mentoring, collaboration and delivering software with impact

If you’re looking for a role that blends technical ownership with hands‑on engineering and you want your work to have a positive, real‑world effect, this is one for you.

Apply now or reach out for a chat to learn more about how you could help shape something meaningful.

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