Senior Python Engineer - #2116916

Are you a Senior Engineer who wants their code to have a tangible, real-world impact?

We are partnering with a high-profile engineering organisation building the critical digital infrastructure that enables the UK to reach its Net Zero by 2050 targets. This isn't marketing fluff—the platforms you build will directly power settlement tools, forecasting engines, complex calculation services, and data portals that manage the UK's green energy transition.

Fantastic benefits including 10% bonus, Pension, Discount of family day outs, Employee training and much more

Only 2 days in their Birminghams office

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll balance hands-on development (~70%) with technical leadership (~30%). Working directly alongside Principal Engineers and Architects, you’ll lead complex coding tasks, solve ambiguous architectural challenges, and mentor junior/mid-level engineers—all without the admin overhead of direct line management.

• Architect & Build: Design and maintain scalable, reliable cloud software (Python/Django, TypeScript) across automation tools, forecasting models, and analytics dashboards.
• Lead Technical Delivery: Translate business roadmaps into clear technical tasks, setting the bar for code quality, design principles, and query optimization.
• Elevate the Team: Conduct thorough code reviews, champion engineering best practices, and mentor growing engineers.
• Take End-to-End Ownership: Work with Product, QA, and DevOps to own features from design right through CI/CD pipelines to production.

Essential:

• Full-Stack / Backend Tech: Strong commercial experience with Python (Django preferred) and JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience building secure, scalable solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Best Practices: Deep understanding of software design patterns, database schema design, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Leadership: Experience guiding technical decisions, reviewing code, and mentoring team members.

Desirable:

• Modern ecosystem tools: React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery.
• Strong background in database query optimization for high-data workflows.

• Real Purpose: Every feature you ship directly supports the UK's transition to Net Zero carbon emissions.
• Pure Technical Focus: Enjoy senior technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring without people-management bureaucracy.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and shared technical ownership over ego.