Lead Python Developer

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience developing with Python
• Good experience with R and SQL
• A proven track record as a Senior or Lead Developer
• A genuinely hands-on approach to software development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience carrying out code reviews and maintaining development standards
• The ability to make sound technical decisions and communicate them effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting other developers
• The ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
• A proactive mindset and a passion for building high-quality software

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of robust, scalable applications using Python
• Remain hands-on with coding and contribute directly to the development of key projects
• Provide technical guidance and support to other developers
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure development standards and best practices are maintained
• Contribute to technical architecture, design and development decisions
• Analyse complex problems and develop effective, data-driven solutions
• Work extensively with data using SQL and R
• Identify opportunities to improve code quality, performance and development processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Help mentor and develop members of the wider engineering team
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Technologies:

• Support
• Python
• SQL

More:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer to join our growing technology team in London, working in a hybrid pattern with 3 days a week in the office. This is a hands-on role where we want someone who enjoys staying close to the code while also providing technical direction to the wider development team. We offer the opportunity to contribute to architecture and design decisions, help maintain high engineering standards, and work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

last updated 35 week of 2026