Team Lead Python Engineer

Lendable is on a mission to build the world's best technology to help people get credit and save money. We're building one of the world’s leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start: \nAmong the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK\n \n \So far, we’ve rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: loans, credit cards and car finance. We’re growing fast, and there’s a lot more to do: we’re going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks with dated systems and painful processes. \nBuild the best technology in-house, using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting\n \We’re looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join our Data Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the systems and data infrastructure that power our US products. \You’ll design and build robust data pipelines, APIs and services that drive real decisions across the business, all while keeping quality and scalability at the forefront. \You’ll be a key voice in architectural discussions, helping to define how we build and evolve our data platform as we scale into the US market. We’re building something great, and we’re looking for the right people to grow with us. Our stack is built on Python and FastAPI, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, with ArgoCD handling our continuous delivery pipeline. \nDeep, modern Python expertise; nSome experience building and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, or data-intensive backend services\n \n \nSolid understanding of FastAPI or a comparable modern Python web framework\n \n \nStrong automated testing skills across unit, integration, and functional levels\n \n \nExperience working with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and comfortable with Docker and Kubernetes\n \n \nExperience in a cross-functional or data-focused engineering environment is a strong plus\n \n \nFamiliarity with US financial products or regulated markets is a bonus, but not essential\n \nA quick phone call with one of the team\n \n \nA short coding exercise to complete in your own time\n \n \nTechnical Video Interview for 60 mins – meet the team you’ll work with daily\n \n \nWinning team: the opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies\n \n \nFlexible working: flexible approach tailored to each role. Hybrid roles require three days in-office weekly; fully remote roles include regular opportunities for in-person connection through socials and off-sites\n \n \nSocials & connection: opportunities and events to come together, socialise, and get to know each other beyond the office walls\n \n \nHealth coverage: support for your physical and mental wellbeing, including private health cover\n \n \nRetirement & savings: long-term financial wellbeing through retirement savings plans\n \n \nEmployee referral programme: earn a competitive bonus when you refer successful new team members\n \n \nOffice meals & snacks: enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, plus complimentary lunches prepared by in-house chefs on in-office days at select locations\n \n \nSustainable commuting: cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes available in select locations\n \For more information, please speak to your Talent Partner. \