Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications while playing a key role in shaping technical architecture and mentoring junior engineers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and ensure the reliability and scalability of our backend systems.

Experience
6–11 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Python. Solid understanding of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. Hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Familiarity with asynchronous programming, performance optimization, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization tools like Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems such as Git.

About You
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures is preferred. Exposure to data processing frameworks or background job systems (Celery, Kafka, etc.) is a plus. Familiarity with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD). Understanding of security best practices in application development. Prior experience in leading small teams or projects is advantageous.