Lead Software Engineer (Python) | Up to £110,000–£140,000 | London (Hybrid) High growth FinTech breaking into new markets and are now building out new teams to support this expansion. You will be a hands-on technical leader, owning architecture and delivery while still contributing deeply to backend development, system design, and platform reliability. This is a critical hire, you will lead a team of engineers while helping to define engineering standards, improve system performance, and ensure the platform scales reliably as the business grows. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and ownership-driven, with a strong emphasis on pragmatic engineering, delivery, and continuous improvement. Stack: Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, Docker, Kubernetes Strong commercial experience in Python engineering Bonus Hybrid working Private healthcare Enhanced parental leave Training and development budget Flexible working culture
Senior Lead Software Engineer
