Robert Half

Robert Half

London

Technical Lead Python/React

Full-Time£61,000 - 101,000 per yeareergisterenUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong software engineering background with leadership experience
  • Advanced Python development skills; FastAPI is desirable
  • Experience with SQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and scalable systems
  • Exposure to React and TypeScript is advantageous
  • Experience within SaaS, cybersecurity, or data-driven platforms is beneficial
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • We require, or candidates must be eligible for, SC Clearance
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architecture, development, and delivery of our growing SaaS platform
  • Combine technical leadership, software engineering, and team mentorship
  • Influence our product direction and engineering culture
  • Work hands-on across the platform while guiding technical decisions
Technologies:
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • FastAPI
  • Python
  • React
  • SQL
  • TypeScript
  • LESS

More:

We are hiring a Technical Lead (Python/React) based in London with a hybrid working model of 1 day per week in the office and 4 days from home. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, a £2,000 annual flex allowance, a 5% pension contribution, an annual training budget with dedicated training leave, a bonus scheme, and regular social events. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys staying hands-on while shaping our product and technology strategy.

last updated 34 week of 2026

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About Robert Half

Robert Half

Robert Half

London

IT

Skills & Technologies

TypeScriptPythonScalaReactCI/CDAIUI

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