Senior Python Backend Engineer Fully Remote, UK

Senior Python Backend Engineer Fully Remote, UK

Full-Time 100000 - 120000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Interact Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of core Back End services and shape cloud infrastructure.
  • Company: Dynamic tech company offering a fully remote role in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £120,000, autonomy, and flexible working.
  • Other info: Opportunity to build scalable systems and influence product direction.
  • Why this job: Make impactful architectural decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Back End development and cloud technologies.

The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.

We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to own the systems that power our products and operations. You'll lead Back End development, shape our cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, and make key architectural decisions that influence the future of the platform. This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based in the UK. It offers a high degree of autonomy, influence, and responsibility, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the design, development, and operation of the core Back End services that power our consumer-facing products and internal operational tooling.
  • Build scalable, low-latency systems that can handle Real Time updates and significant traffic spikes during live matchdays, using caching, load management, and graceful degradation techniques.
  • Lead the architecture and management of identity and user state, including authentication, profiles, preferences, permissions, and privacy-conscious data handling.
  • Develop and maintain our notification platform, including push notifications (APNs/FCM), user notification preferences, audience segmentation, and delivery tracking.
  • Integrate with third-party data providers and external services, ensuring robust failure handling, observability, and system resilience.

Senior Python Backend Engineer Fully Remote, UK employer: Interact Consulting

As a Senior Python Backend Engineer at our company, you'll join a dynamic and innovative team that values autonomy and creativity in a fully remote setting. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and impactful projects, all while offering competitive salaries and the flexibility to balance work and life effectively. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to building scalable systems, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of our platform from anywhere in the UK.

Interact Consulting

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Python Backend Engineer Fully Remote, UK

Python
AWS
GCP
Back End Development
Cloud Infrastructure
Architectural Decision-Making
Scalable Systems Design