Robert Half Limited

Robert Half Limited

South East London, London

Technical Lead (Python/React)

Full-Time£90,000 - 90,000 per yearвчераUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:
  • We need a strong software engineering background with leadership experience.
  • We need advanced Python development skills; FastAPI experience is desirable.
  • We need experience with SQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and scalable systems.
  • Exposure to React and TypeScript is advantageous.
  • Experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, or data-driven platforms is beneficial.
  • We need excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • You must hold, or be eligible for, SC Clearance.
Responsibilities:
  • We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of our growing SaaS platform.
  • We want you to combine technical leadership, software engineering, and team mentorship.
  • You will help influence our product direction and engineering culture.
  • You will remain hands-on while shaping our product and technology strategy.
Technologies:
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • FastAPI
  • Python
  • React
  • SQL
  • TypeScript
  • LESS

More:

We are hiring a Technical Lead (Python/React) based in London, with one day per week in the office and four days working 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 product and technology strategy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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About Robert Half Limited

Robert Half Limited

Robert Half Limited

South East London

IT

Skills & Technologies

TypeScriptPythonScalaReactCI/CDAIUI

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