Role: Senior Python Engineer Location : Leeds (1 day/week on-site)
Package : £57,000 - £72,000 + comprehensive benefits package
We are currently supporting the expansion of a highly respected digital consultancy with a growing footprint in public sector transformation. They are now hiring Senior Python Engineers to join an established cross-functional engineering team delivering robust, user-focused solutions across large-scale digital programmes.
This is a key opportunity to embed yourself within a high-performing tech function that is rapidly growing within a traditionally product and delivery-focused organisation. You’ll bring your experience in modern Python development and cloud-native engineering (AWS) to help build impactful digital services with real-world outcomes.
As a Senior Python Engineer, you will operate as a technical expert within an agile squad. You’ll lead the development of cloud-first solutions, guide best practices, and mentor more junior engineers. You’ll work across full-stack environments, with the chance to influence architecture, improve DevOps maturity, and ensure scalability and performance across mission-critical services.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable serverless applications in AWS.
Translate business needs into robust, secure, and efficient software solutions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and development pipelines.
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and delivery leads to ensure services meet real user needs.
Present technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Mentor other engineers and contribute to growing the internal capability.
Promote engineering excellence through blog writing, community engagement, or internal initiatives.
Required Experience:
Expert-level Python development experience.
Strong knowledge of AWS serverless tools and services (e.g. Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, CloudFormation).
Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
Proven track record delivering RESTful APIs and microservice-based solutions.
Full stack development exposure – HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Node).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools – Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM.
Hands-on CI/CD experience with tools like Jenkins, CodeBuild, or Azure DevOps.
Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) and TDD.
Desirable:
Prior experience working on central government or healthcare-related digital services.
Exposure to service design and user-centred design practices.
Benefits Include:
~25 days annual leave (+ statutory holidays)
~ Pension scheme – 6% employer contribution
~ Health – Private medical, dental options and critical illness/life cover
~ Dog -friendly offices, snacks, socials, and more
This is a great chance to take your Python and AWS skills into a rewarding, mission-driven environment, while helping to shape and grow the wider engineering community within a consultancy known for delivery excellence.
Reference : AMC/JWH/PDL1