Lead Software Engineer Python API - Fintech
London, Greater London | £100k - £120k per year
Lead Software Engineer / Developer London / WFH to £120k
Are you a skilled a backend focussed Python technologist with team leadership experience?
You could be progressing your career at a well-funded and profitable FinTech start-up.
As a Lead Software Engineer you'll head up a small, talented tech team to deliver new features and enhancements as well as some refactoring work, contributing to the core banking platform which integrates with major players such as HSBC. There's a relatively young codebase and lots of new projects to get stuck into.
You'll be collaboratively problem solving in a hands-on role with approximately 50/50 split between architecture / design and people management. You'll set the standards and mentor more junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self development.
Location / WFH:
You'll join colleagues in the Central London office with flexibility to work from home twice a week in a hybrid model.
About you:
- You're an experienced Software Engineer with Python expertise and a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and full SDLC experience
- You have team leadership experience, happy to mentor and develop others as well as provide 1-2-1s and performance reviews
- You have a good knowledge of cloud based services (they use GCP but AWS or Azure experience is fine)
- You have experience of building APIs, ideally FastAPI experience
- You have a good knowledge of CI/CD, testing and deployment
- You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
- You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills
- You're degree educated in a STEM discipline, having achieved a 2.1 or above
What's in it for you:
As a Lead Software Engineer you will earn a competitive salary (to £120k) plus pension and other benefits.
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Lead Software Engineer Python API - Fintech employer: Client Server Ltd.
Join a dynamic tech start-up in London, where you'll not only advance your career as a Senior Backend Software Engineer but also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven data solutions. With a competitive salary of up to £120k, flexible work-from-home options, and a culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying significant growth potential in a supportive environment.
