Senior Python Developer (Leeds)

Senior Python Engineer

Leeds or Manchester | Hybrid Working

Permanent | £55,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

Are you passionate about delivering impactful, user-focused digital solutions? Join a multi-award-winning digital consultancy that's helping shape high-performance services across both the public and private sectors. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges while building products that truly make a difference to people’s lives.

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Python Engineer to join our cross-functional delivery team, where you’ll play a key role in architecting and deploying scalable, cloud-native, serverless solutions.

The Role:

• Lead the development of secure, scalable Python applications within agile delivery squads.
• Design and implement event-driven, serverless architectures using technologies like AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.
• Build high-performance RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems aligned with modern engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, researchers, and frontend engineers to deliver inclusive, user-centred digital services.
• Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle—from architecture and prototyping to deployment and maintenance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and raising team standards.
• Engage in internal engineering communities and contribute to best practices and external tech events.

Essential Skills:

• 5+ years of hands-on Python experience, delivering complex backend systems.
• Deep knowledge of AWS Serverless services:
• AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or ARM).
• Strong experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Comfortable working across the full stack, with exposure to frontend frameworks like React or Angular.
• Experience with containerisation tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Clear, effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 – £70,000 base salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits package

Want to learn more about the Senior Python Engineer role? Get in touch with Sean Curley at Anson McCade on +44 7422 954570