About The RoleOur client is recruiting a Senior Python Developer to join their team. Senior Python Developers work in multi-disciplinary teams that build, support, and maintain user-centred digital solutions that offer real value and work for everyone.Our client’s Senior Python Developers are experts in their field. You will act as a senior consultant providing technical expertise in software engineering practices both internally and to clients. You will drive the team's technical deliverables, maintain client relationships, and be passionate about developing and upskilling others.Please note, we are looking for candidates who are seeking growth at this level (senior). Therefore, the advertised salary band is at the lower end of the full banding for this level of position, allowing for progression in the role.Your role in a nutshell:Act as a technical SME within the squad to produce and ensure user-centred software is developed based on business requirements and following best practiceWork collaboratively with colleagues to explore, design, and deliver solutions to client problemsDesign and manage software development and deployment pipelines, resolving issues and potential bottlenecks before they occurBe a strong communicator and presenter, presenting prototypes, solutions, and progress to internal/external stakeholders in a clear, concise mannerBuild great relationships with your team and stakeholders, identifying and ensuring that challenges are overcomeBe involved in the recruitment of other engineers and support other consultants in their professional developmentPromote our client’s engineering capability externally (for example, through writing blogs, workshops, seminars, or conferences)About the Candidate:Expert experience with PythonExcellent experience with Python tools and technologies such as Django, Flask, and FastAPIExcellent experience with AWS ServerlessExcellent verbal/written communication skills, able to articulate in both technical and non-technical terms depending on the audienceExperience across the full development lifecycle delivering user-centred digital solutionsFull stack development experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptExperience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks is preferable – Node, React, AngularContainerisation experience – Docker, Kubernetes, or similarExperience in microservices design and architectureExperience with RESTful API servicesWorking within agile methods and using techniques such as Scrum, Kanban, and TDDSkilled in designing and building native and web applications across a variety of scales and platform environmentsInfrastructure as Code – CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM, or similarCI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, and AtlassianPrevious experience working on GOV/NHS projects would be highly desirableAbout The Company As well as a competitive salary, which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:Contributory pension scheme (our client 6% with employee contributions of 2%)25 days holiday plus UK public holidaysPerkbox access for a wide range of discountsCritical illness coverLife assurance and death in service coverVolunteer daysCycle-to-work schemeSalary sacrifice electric vehicle schemeSeason ticket loansFinancial and general wellbeing sessionsFlexible benefits scheme with options including: private health cover, private dental cover, additional company pension contributions, additional holidays (up to 2 extra days), wellbeing contribution, charity contributions, tree plantingDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Our ClientOur client is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. They understand that having a diverse team unlocks capacity for innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. By building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds, they create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.They actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities. They are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects their workplace culture. Their organisation is a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer, and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Our client continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations, and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout their practices.About Our ClientOur client designs with empathy and builds for impact. They combine data-informed evidence, human-centred design, and software engineering. They are a digital services partner genuinely invested in helping clients thrive as modern organisations. Their delivery methodology is agile from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve outcomes.They believe technology should serve humanity, not the other way around, and take a human-centred approach to everything they do. Their solutions are informed by how users behave in the real world. Their combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society.Our Client LocationsOur client is headquartered in Leeds and has offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Bristol. While they are on the lookout for top talent nationwide, candidates need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of the offices, which will be their contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, candidates may be required to work on-site at an office or at a client location for some days per week and must be open/flexible to travel. A generous relocation support package of up to £8k is available to assist with a smooth move.
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