Job Description:

Hybrid Python Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid working post-training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home)

Location – Manchester

Salary - £50,000 to £65,000

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead end-to-end feature development and architectural design. This role is built for a technical leader who prioritizes high-impact delivery over routine maintenance.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails
• Frontend: React.js, Next.js, React Native
• Cloud: AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker
• Logging & Monitoring: Splunk
• Practices: Cross‑functional squads, Agile, transitioning toward TDD

Experience

• Strong experience in full‑stack development (Python or Ruby on Rails + React/Next.js or React Native)
• Prior experience liaising with product teams and business stakeholders
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and automated testing
• Ability to design and deliver complex features from scratch and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

 Key Responsibilities

• Feature Ownership: Drive full-lifecycle development from initial design to production deployment.
• Architecture: Define and scale our modern, cloud-native stack.
• Product Alignment: Partner with Product Owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentorship: Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Technical Excellence: Expert-level proficiency in cloud-native environments and scalable systems.
• Execution: Proven track record of shipping production-grade code at pace.
• Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: A "team-first" approach to problem-solving and organizational growth.

The Impact

You will operate within a high-velocity engineering team where code ships fast and technical decisions directly influence business ROI. We value efficiency, autonomy, and rigorous engineering standards.