Senior Python Engineer

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Senior Python Engineer (Fully Remote, UK)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Fully remote (UK) with optional in-person sessions in Leeds

The Role

We’re hiring two Senior Python Engineers to join a mature, product‑led SaaS business that operates at the intersection of large‑scale data, search, and compliance‑critical systems.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex backend problems, working with real production data at scale, and contributing to the evolution of an established platform rather than a proof‑of‑concept.

The team is currently undertaking a major re‑architecture and rewrite of its core product, moving from an initial version to a more scalable, robust, and future‑proof platform. You’ll be joining at a point where your technical input will genuinely shape how the system evolves.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Building and maintaining Python‑based backend services
• Developing APIs within a Flask‑based backend
• Working with PostgreSQL for persistence and Elasticsearch for indexing and search
• Contributing to a wider v1 → v2 product rewrite, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborating closely with other senior engineers to make pragmatic, production‑ready engineering decisions

This is not a people‑management role. It’s for engineers who want to stay deeply technical and have real ownership over what they build.

The Tech Environment

• Python
• Flask
• Elasticsearch
• Kubernetes (as a runtime environment rather than a DevOps‑heavy remit)

What They’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior Python Engineer
• Proven background building and maintaining backend APIs
• Solid software engineering fundamentals and experience working on complex backend systems
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of delivery
• Clear communicator who can explain technical work, make sensible trade‑offs, and estimate effort realistically
• Experience with search, indexing, or data‑heavy systems is a strong plus

Working Style & Culture

• Fully remote‑first across the UK
• Optional in‑person sessions in Leeds for those who enjoy face‑to‑face collaboration
• Pragmatic, delivery‑focused engineering culture
• Strong emphasis on clear communication, accountability, and reliability

Salary & Benefits

• £80,000 to £90,000, depending on experience
• Permanent role
• Fully remote within the UK
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, technically challenging systems with real‑world impact