Job Description
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