Lead Python Developer
Leeds (Hybrid – 1-2 days per week in office)
£70,000 – £84,000 + Excellent Benefits
Lead the delivery of large-scale digital platforms.
A growing digital consultancy is looking for a Lead Python Developer to join their engineering practice. This is an opportunity to play a key role delivering secure, scalable and user-centred digital services used by thousands of users.
You’ll work within cross-functional delivery teams including engineers, designers, product specialists and data experts to solve complex technical problems and build high-quality platforms.
This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, giving you the chance to guide engineering teams, shape technical solutions and influence best practices across projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality Python-based solutions
* Acting as the technical authority within delivery teams
* Designing and building scalable cloud-native systems
* Architecting microservices and REST APIs
* Driving best practices across software engineering and DevOps
* Supporting and mentoring developers to help them grow technically
* Working closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
* Managing development pipelines and ensuring smooth CI/CD delivery
Tech Environment
You’ll be working with modern engineering practices and tools, including:
* Python
* JavaScript alongside Frameworks such as React, Angular or Node
* Docker / Kubernetes
* Microservices architecture
* RESTful APIs
* AWS or Azure
Experience delivering projects within public sector or healthcare environments would be beneficial.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance and critical illness cover
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Volunteer days
* Access to discount platforms and wellbeing support
Flexible benefits options include:
* Private health cover
* Private dental cover
* Additional holiday purchase
* Additional pension contributions
* Wellbeing and charity contributions
Working Model
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Manchester or Leeds office.
There may be occasional travel to client sites depending on project requirements.
✅ If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering impactful digital services, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role.