Python Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid Python Senior Software Engineer Hybrid working post-training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home) Location – Manchester Salary - £50,000 to £65,000 We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead end-to-end feature development and architectural design. This role is built for a technical leader who prioritizes high-impact delivery over routine maintenance. Tech Stack * Backend: Python, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails * Frontend: React.js, Next.js, React Native * Cloud: AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker * Logging & Monitoring: Splunk * Practices: Cross‑functional squads, Agile, transitioning toward TDD Experience * Strong experience in full‑stack development (Python or Ruby on Rails + React/Next.js or React Native) * Prior experience liaising with product teams and business stakeholders * Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and automated testing * Ability to design and deliver complex features from scratch and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders * Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Key Responsibilities * Feature Ownership: Drive full-lifecycle development from initial design to production deployment. * Architecture: Define and scale our modern, cloud-native stack. * Product Alignment: Partner with Product Owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Mentorship: Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews and technical leadership. Requirements * Technical Excellence: Expert-level proficiency in cloud-native environments and scalable systems. * Execution: Proven track record of shipping production-grade code at pace. * Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Collaboration: A "team-first" approach to problem-solving and organizational growth. The Impact You will operate within a high-velocity engineering team where code ships fast and technical decisions directly influence business ROI. We value efficiency, autonomy, and rigorous engineering standards