Lead Python Software Developer - Fast Scaling Martech SaaS

Welcome to ASK BOSCO®, thanks for stopping by… Let's pause for a second. Before we roll out the usual pitch - the perks, the four-day week, the impressive-sounding stuff - let's flip the script. This isn't about us. Not yet.

Let's slow this down, just step back for a minute and focus on you…

• What's driving your search right now - what's prompting you to explore new opportunities?
• What kind of working environment helps you thrive?
• What sort of team or leadership style brings out your best?
• Do you feel you're being challenged enough in your current role?
• What kind of impact are you hoping to make in your next role?

Hold that thought while we introduce you to something special - a brand-new opportunity at ASK BOSCO® as we gear up for hyper-growth. By the end, if it doesn't align with where you're headed, no worries, we'll part ways for now (but do connect with us on LinkedIn). But… if you're feeling the excitement like we are, then buckle up. This could be the start of something incredible.

If you're looking for a role where your voice matters, your technical leadership is valued, and your work directly influences product growth and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role at a Glance:

• Lead Software Developer
• Hybrid - Leeds HQ 1-2 Days per Week
• £60,000 - £80,000 DOE
• Plus Benefits: including a 4-day week - we work smarter so that we can work a shorter week. 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, health insurance, retail & leisure perks, electric car scheme.

You'll need to feel comfortable in the company of our well-behaved office dog, Roxy.

Values & Culture: Outstanding company to work for 2024

Company: AI-powered marketing analytics platform

Pedigree: Visionary Founder. Backed by renowned tech entrepreneurs inc co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose - 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage yearly

Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies. eCommerce retailers.

Your Expertise:

A highly experienced Python Developer with experience of successfully leading and managing a team. At ASK BOSCO®, part of Modo25, we're building a smarter, faster, people-first marketing tech business. We're entering a phase of accelerated growth, and you'll be at the heart of it - helping to define how our products evolve, how our systems scale, and how we meet the growing demands of our users. From refining our microservices architecture to launching new features that delight customers, your fingerprints will be all over our success story.

We're on the hunt for a Lead Software Developer with deep expertise in Python to become a driving force in our fast-growing, product-led tech company. This isn't just another dev role - it's a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform and leading the engineering charge as we scale.

You'll work hand-in-hand with our CTO, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to bring bold ideas to life, solve meaningful problems, and architect solutions that are as scalable as they are innovative. You'll take ownership of key technical decisions, mentor a talented team of developers, and help build a culture of engineering excellence.

What you'll be doing:

• Take the lead in architecting, developing, and optimising cutting-edge Python applications that are built to scale and designed for the future.
• Partner with teams across the business to turn strategic goals and customer needs into powerful, real-world tech solutions.
• Own the delivery of the product team's technical roadmap - aligning innovation with company objectives and driving growth.
• Champion a high-performance engineering culture by mentoring others, promoting collaboration, and embedding development best practices.
• Drive excellence through regular code reviews and a relentless focus on continuous improvement and technical quality.
• Design and manage robust, scalable system architectures to support growing products and an expanding user base.
• Anticipate and resolve technical challenges early, removing bottlenecks to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging tools, bringing fresh ideas and innovation into the team's workflow.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape and deliver an ambitious, customer-focused product roadmap.

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated success as a Lead Software Developer or in a similar technical leadership role within fast-paced, product-centric environments.
• Deep expertise in Python, with a passion for building clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver scalable, high-performance systems that grow with the business.
• Hands-on experience thriving in growth-oriented product teams - ideally within scaling startups or rapidly evolving organizations.
• Skilled in designing and integrating RESTful APIs, with a strong grasp of microservices architecture.
• Extensive experience with modern databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, ensuring data is fast, reliable, and secure.
• Comfortable in the cloud - experienced with platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP - and familiar with containerization tools like Docker.
• A natural problem solver with sharp prioritization skills, balancing speed with technical excellence.
• Inspiring leader and communicator, driven to succeed.