Senior Python Engineer

Senior Python Engineer

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Β£450 PD (Outside IR35) | 3-to-6-month Contract | 2 days onsite in London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start


Our trusted technology partner is developing innovative products and is looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer / Back End Developer to join a fast-moving team.


You will develop Python microservices, scalable services, voice chat, and data pipelines, using AI technologies including ASR, TTS, and LLMs.


The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, a pragmatic delivery-focused approach, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Develop and maintain scalable Python services, microservices, voice chat, and data pipelines.

  • Work with the Tech Lead and wider team on architecture, technical decisions, and solution design.

  • Collaborate with product, data science, QA, design, and subject matter experts to deliver new features.

  • Ensure applications meet high standards for performance, scalability, reliability, and quality.

  • Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, requirements, and user stories.

  • Take ownership of technical issues and support an end-to-end DevOps approach.

  • Mentor less experienced developers and share technical knowledge.

  • Stay current with developments in AI, cloud engineering, and language assessment.


Key Skills & Experience:



  • Strong commercial Python development experience, including object-oriented and functional programming.

  • Strong experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, Pytest, and type checking.

  • Experience with Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter, OpenTelemetry, Git/GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Docker.

  • Experience developing microservices and/or Lambda-based solutions.

  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL.

  • Experience working with AI/ML technologies, particularly ASR, TTS, LLMs, or related tooling, is highly desirable.

  • AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Hugging Face, PyTorch/TensorFlow, or Generative AI tooling would be advantageous.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Comfortable taking ownership and working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.


This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Python Engineer / Back End Developer to work on a cutting-edge product using modern microservices, cloud, and AI technologies within a fast-paced, collaborative team.

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Senior Python Engineer employer: Intec Select

Join a forward-thinking company in London that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With an impressive benefits package including 39 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme, we foster a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. As a Senior Manager in Agile Project Management, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

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Contact Details:

Intec Select Recruitment Team