Senior Python Engineer | Remote Early-Stage StartUp

Senior Python Engineer | Fully Remote | High-Growth Startup (AI / Data / Cloud)

Join one of the most exciting early-stage startups of the year — backed by previous huge success, led by an exceptional founding team, and already showing incredible product-market fit.

This is a rare opportunity to get in early, take real ownership, and build the foundations of a next-generation platform at scale. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, solve complex challenges, and see your work have a direct impact every single day.

The Role

As a Senior Python Engineer, you’ll be a key part of a small, high-performing team building scalable backend systems and data-driven products. You’ll shape architecture decisions, drive engineering best practices, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful features at speed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building reliable, high-performance services in Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django)
• Leading architecture discussions and mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborating with product, data, and design teams to bring ideas to life
• Building scalable systems in the cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Driving quality through automation, testing, and CI/CD

About You

• 5+ years of hands-on Python engineering experience
• Strong grasp of backend development, APIs, and distributed systems
• Proven experience in fast-moving or high-growth startup environments
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
• A problem-solver who thrives on autonomy and ownership

What’s On Offer

• Fully remote role (UK / Europe timezone)
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• A chance to work with a world-class founding team
• Real product ownership — your work will shape what’s next