Lead Python Developer (ID: sZ9N6Y1m)

Place of Work: Hybrid
Salary: £ 67,000 - £ 84,000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 27-Feb-2026
Expiry Date: 26-Aug-2026
Job Details:
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Software Development
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Contractual Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software eng
Experience: 5 years’ experience in a development role
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • Agile
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • CSS3
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Kubernetes
  • Python
Benefits
  • Company Pension
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Private Medical & Dental
  • Stated In Job Description
Job Description

Senior Python Developer Manchester, Senior Python Developer AWS, Senior Python Engineer, Hybrid UK, Senior Python Developer Microservices, etc.

Senior Python Developer (AWS, Azure, Microservices)

Location: ManchesterHybrid Remote  -  Salary: £67,000 to  £84,000  -  Job Type: Full-Time

A company in Manchester are hiring for a Senior Python Developer to join their growing digital engineering consultancy. This hybrid role is based in Manchester and offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, secure, cloud-native systems across public and private sector digital transformation programmes.

If you are an experienced Senior Python Engineer with strong expertise in AWS or Azure, microservices architecture, REST APIs, DevOps and Agile delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Python Developer – Role Overview:

  • As a Senior Python Developer, you will design, build and lead the development of secure, scalable, high-performance applications. You will work in cross-functional Agile teams delivering user-centred digital services that solve complex real-world problems.
  • This role combines hands-on Python engineering with technical leadership and stakeholder engagement.
  • Senior Python Developer Responsibilities
  • Design and develop robust Python applications in production environments
  • Architect and implement microservices-based solutions
  • Develop and maintain RESTful API services
  • Deploy cloud-native applications using AWS or Azure
  • Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps)
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
  • Containerise applications using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers and stakeholders
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers
  • Contribute to engineering best practices and technical strategy

Senior Python Developer – Required Skills:

  • Strong commercial experience as a Senior Python Developer or Python Engineer
  • Advanced knowledge of Python frameworks and backend development
  • Experience building scalable systems using microservices architecture
  • Strong experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms
  • Full-stack capability with Python, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Node.js or Angular)
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • DevOps experience and strong understanding of CI/CD
  • Experience delivering software in Agile environments
  • Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)

Desirable:

  • Experience working on UK Government (GOV) or NHS digital projects
  • Consultancy or client-facing delivery experience
  • Why Join as a Senior Python Developer?
  • Competitive salary (£67k–£84k)
  • Hybrid remote working (Manchester-based)
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact digital transformation programmes
  • Strong focus on engineering excellence and best practice
  • Leadership and career progression opportunities

Benefits:

  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday + UK public holidays
  • Private healthcare and dental options
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Relocation support up to £8,000 (terms apply)

Location & Working Pattern:

This is a hybrid Senior Python Developer role based in Manchester (M2 1DH). Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our offices in London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham or Glasgow. Some travel to client sites may be required.

Apply Today:

If you are a Senior Python Developer and looking for a hybrid role with strong cloud, DevOps and microservices exposure — apply now and join a team delivering secure, scalable digital services that make a real impact.

Position: Senior Python Developer  -  Job Type: Full-Time  -  Salary: £67,000 to £84,000 per year - 

Location: Within reasonable commuting distance of either London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol or Glasgow

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