Senior Python Engineer
📍 Fully Remote (UK Based)
💰 Up to £75,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
Mploy Group is partnering with a growing technology business building sophisticated, data-driven software platforms used in complex real-world environments.
This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Python Engineer who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship responsibilities.
You’ll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, supporting junior and mid-level developers and contributing to the wider technical direction of the platform, while remaining heavily involved in development and architecture work.
The environment is modern, collaborative and engineering-focused, with genuine influence over technical decisions and platform evolution.
The Role
* Developing scalable backend systems and services using Python
* Mentoring and supporting other engineers across the team
* Driving engineering best practice and code quality standards
* Contributing to architecture and technical design discussions
* Working closely with product and leadership teams on delivery
* Helping improve development processes, CI/CD and platform reliability
* Remaining hands-on with coding and system design
* Supporting the continued growth of the engineering function
Tech Environment
* Python
* FastAPI / Flask / Django
* Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
* Docker & Kubernetes
* PostgreSQL / SQL databases
* CI/CD pipelines
* Distributed systems & microservices
* Modern DevOps practices
What They’re Looking For
* Strong commercial Python engineering experience
* Previous experience mentoring or supporting developers
* Ability to balance hands-on coding with technical leadership
* Strong understanding of scalable software architecture
* Experience building production-grade backend platforms
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Must have lived in the UK continuously for a minimum of 5 years due to security clearance requirements
Package
* Fully remote working
* Salary up to £75,000
* Modern cloud-native technology environment
* Pension & benefits package
If you’re a Senior Python Engineer looking for a role where you can influence both technology and team growth within a modern software business, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply to learn more
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