Software Engineering Lead Python

Client Server; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing car insurance tech company is seeking a Software Engineering Lead in Manchester to head a cross-functional team and manage the technical quality of features. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python and AWS, possesses excellent leadership skills, and is fluent in both Italian and English. This role offers a salary up to £90,000 and promotes a diverse and inclusive work culture with flexible working arrangements allowing for remote work within the UK.

Benefits

Up to £90,000 salary

Ability to work 30 days from any EU country

Diverse, inclusive team environment with support networks

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with Python on AWS.
• Technical leader able to create a culture of software engineering excellence.
• Degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Head up a small, cross-functional team.
• Guide the definition of the technical roadmap.
• Conduct code reviews and provide coaching and mentoring.
• Manage resources and remove blockers.

Skills

Python

AWS

Stakeholder management

Code review

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineering Lead / Manager (Python Italian Speaking) Remote UK to £90,000

Do you have strong leadership skills combined with a Python software development background and fluent Italian language skills?

You couldকের be progressing your career in a senior, impactful Software Engineering Lead role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks.

Your role:

As a Software Engineering Lead you will head-up a small, cross functional team and be responsible for the delivery and technical quality of all features and applications in that area as well as the teams' personal development.

You’ll guide the definition of the technical roadmap, ensuring that the system complies withngr software engineering standards for maintainability, reliability, scalability and security; supporting the team to ensure they can deliver on time, managing resources and removing blockers as well as providing training and career development paths to drive continuous improvement.

Location / WFH:

The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can work from home anywhere in the UK; you can also work at times that suit you.

About you:

• You have a strong software engineering background with Python on AWS, data centric development
• You are a technical leader, able to create a culture of software engineering excellence
• You're able to conduct code reviews and provide coaching and mentoring
• You have effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence others and explain complex technical information
• You are delivery focused and have experience of managing technical projects
• You have commercial acumen
• You have fluent Italian and English language skills
• You are degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline, Computer Science preferred

What's in it for you:

• Up to £90,000 salary
• Byrneability to work 30 days from any EU country
• Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks (e.g. LGBTIQA+, Women’s Networking group)