Principal Python Developer in Leicester

Senior/Principal Python Engineer (AI Agents for Finance | Series A Startup 🚀)

An extremely well-funded AI startup are looking for a Senior/Staff Python Engineer to join their early team and help build a next-generation AI platform used by enterprise teams around the world. You will work closely with experienced founders who have successfully exited multiple ventures and help deliver high-impact features across the stack.

The Role

🐍 Develop backend services and APIs, with Python preferred

☁️ Collaborate on infrastructure, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable, secure deployments

🤝 Work closely with founders, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful product features

What We’re Looking For

🎯 5+ years professional software engineering experience

🎯 Backend development experience in Python

🎯 Knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases

🎯 Comfortable with cloud infrastructure, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD

🎯 Problem-solver with a passion for building great products

🎯 Team player who thrives in a fast-moving, high-performance environment

Why Join

💰 Competitive salary + equity

🚀 Report directly to founders with multiple successful exits

🏢 Supportive, innovative environment with high impact

⚡ Be part of a team building a generational AI platform

If you’re ambitious, product-focused, and excited to build an AI platform that transforms how enterprise teams work, this is your chance to make a defining impact.