At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of scalable Back End services and champion AI integration.
- Company: Join a pioneering team shaping the future of immersive sports technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to work with cutting-edge tech.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the sports industry while advancing your career in tech.
- Qualifications: Strong Python skills and experience with cloud infrastructure and Back End systems.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Help shape the future of immersive sports with a clear pathway to grow into Head of Data Engineering as the platform and team scale. We're looking for a Lead Python Engineer to build and scale the platform powering a next-generation immersive sports experience. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, where you'll lead Back End architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform reliability while helping define the future of our technology. We're looking for someone who is also an AI enabler - an engineer who champions AI across the business, embeds intelligent automation into products and workflows, and uses modern AI tools to accelerate engineering and innovation.
What you'll do:
- Design and build scalable Back End services in Python (FastAPI or similar).
- Own cloud infrastructure across AWS (GCP experience a bonus).
- Build secure APIs, event-driven systems and low-latency services.
- Deliver resilient platforms capable of handling high-volume, real-time traffic.
- Champion AI adoption by integrating LLMs, AI services and automation into products and engineering workflows.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines and work closely with product, data and client teams.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience building and operating production Back End systems at scale.
- Strong Python, Postgres, API design and AWS expertise.
- Experience with Redis, CI/CD and cloud-native technologies.
Lead Python Engineer employer: Interact Consulting
Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of immersive sports technology, where you will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and shape the future of our platform. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you can expect a clear pathway to advance into leadership roles, alongside a collaborative work culture that champions creativity and AI integration. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive benefits and a dynamic environment that fosters both personal and professional development.
