Lead Python Developer

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

: Skilled Python Developer with team leadership experienceStrong knowledge of software engineering best practicesFull SDLC experienceTeam leadership experience, including mentoring and conducting performance reviewsKnowledge of cloud-based services (GCP preferred, AWS or Azure acceptable)Experience building APIs, ideally with FastAPIGood understanding of CI/CD, testing, and deploymentThorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, and AlgorithmsCollaborative and pragmatic with great communication skillsDegree in a STEM discipline with a 2.1 or above Responsibilities: Lead a small, talented tech team to deliver new features and enhancementsRefactor and contribute to the core banking platformCollaboratively problem-solve in a hands-on roleMaintain a 50/50 split between architecture/design and people managementSet standards and mentor junior developersFoster a culture of continuous improvement and self-development Technologies: AWSAzureCI/CDCloudFastAPIGCPOOPPython More: We are a well-funded and profitable FinTech start-up based in Central London, offering a competitive salary of up to £120k, plus pension and additional

Benefits

. Our team is diverse, and we believe in a workplace that allows individuals to play to their strengths while continually learning. We embrace equality and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. last updated 35 week of 2026