Average Python Developer salary in Leeds

Are you a Senior Python Developer looking to help shape the future of how schools use technology to empower learners across the UK? We are searching for a Senior Python Developer / Lead Python Developer who can guide a talented engineering team and push the boundaries of what cloud-native EdTech can be. You will be working with technologies such as Python, Flask, Vue and AWS. This is a fantastic opportunity to come in and revamp the future of technology in education. Fancy taking ownership over building scalable Python applications, driving Agile delivery, and designing robust AWS-based systems using modern Infrastructure-as-Code approaches?Role: Senior Python Developer, Python Software Engineer, Python Developer, Lead Python DeveloperLocation: 100% work from home / RemoteSalary: £65k - £70k base, plus great benefitsWhat you will bring to the role:You will champion engineering excellence, define best practices, inspire and mentor developers, and keep innovation at the heart of everything you do – from microservices and RESTful APIs to CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments. With a strong background in Python development and deep knowledge of AWS, containers and automation, you’ll bring both technical expertise and the confidence to steer a team through rapid growth. Experience with serverless, AI, or EdTech is a bonus, but passion and leadership are essential. You must bring experience of full stack development, including Flask framework and Vue. Keen to join a group that cares about delivering real change in education. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV.

Senior Backend Python Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - £450-£480 per day Leeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards.Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems.Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards.Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices.Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety.Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets.Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality.Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads.Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work.Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Skills & Experience Core backend engineering 3-6+ years of backend development experience.Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks.Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling.Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Cloud & infrastructure awareness Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler.Familiarity with managed databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL).Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g. Cloud Run or Kubernetes). Data & integration Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency.Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging.Awareness of data validation, idempotency, and failure handling patterns.Quality & deliveryExperience writing unit and integration tests for backend services.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows).Comfortable working from clear requirements, tickets, and technical guidance provided by onshore leads.Ways of workingExperience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team.Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts.Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Location: Leeds (Close to the City Centre - Free Parking Available)Type: Hybrid Working Available Salary: £45,000 (Negotiable)A rapidly growing £10m turnover, multi-channel retailer with an online presence that’s scaling fast.We’re looking for an experienced Shopify Developer to take ownership of front-end development and technical optimisation across a high-growth Shopify store. You’ll be hands-on with Liquid, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, building new features, improving performance and conversion, and delivering a seamless user experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, customise and maintain Shopify themes and templatesBuild and optimise pages, components and layoutsManage metafields, collections, navigation and theme settingsTroubleshoot theme, app and performance issuesSupport CRO, UX improvements and site optimisationAssist with email template builds (Attentive, Klaviyo or similar)Skills & ExperienceStrong Shopify experience (themes, Liquid, app integrations)Solid front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScriptGood understanding of eCommerce UX and CROWhy ApplyGenuine impact within a rapidly growing, multi-channel retailer£45,000 (Negotiable) Basic Salary25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysFlexible hybrid working (candidate must be based in an area commutable to Leeds)This vacancy is being advertised by POST– Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details.