Senior Python Developer
We are recruiting for a Senior Full Stack Python Engineer to join a technology business that forms part of a well-established group.
The team is building a data science driven SaaS platform focused on predictive modelling and scientific applications. Following the development of an initial proof of concept, the focus is now on building a production-grade Python library and scalable web platform.
This role will play a key part in shaping the platform architecture, contributing to hands-on development and helping establish strong engineering practices as the platform evolves.
This is an opportunity to work on a technically interesting product while contributing to the development of a scalable SaaS platform within the stability of an established organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development of a production-ready Python library from an existing proof of concept
- Contribute to the design and architecture of the core platform
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python
- Develop frontend components using HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript
- Implement testing strategies including TDD and automated testing frameworks
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and code review processes
- Support cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code
- Help evolve the platform toward a scalable SaaS architecture
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong Python development experience (5+ years preferred)
- Experience with Flask or similar Python web frameworks
- Experience as a Full Stack Developer (backend and frontend)
- Strong understanding of software architecture and clean code principles
- Experience building REST APIs
- Solid HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript experience
- Experience with JavaScript charting libraries such as D3.js
- Experience with testing frameworks such as pytest
- Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows
- Comfortable taking ownership and contributing to technical decision making
Desirable Skills
- Experience building SaaS platforms
- Experience with data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy or scikit-learn
- Cloud experience across AWS, Azure or GCP
- Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with Docker or containerisation
- Experience scaling or evolving production software platforms
- A collaborative and adaptable team player
- Comfortable working alongside technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working within an Agile development environment
Why This Role?
- Genuine technical ownership
- Opportunity to influence greenfield architecture
- High autonomy within the engineering
- Remote working with quaterly meet ups in the West Midlands
- Opportunity to progress within this exciting organisation.