Principal Python Engineer
Company: OCHO | Building Teams
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Contact: Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn
Overview
OCHO are seeking a Principal Python Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms. This role suits an experienced engineer who has shipped production systems in sectors such as financial services, energy technology, or trading.
The Opportunity
* Lead the end-to-end design of Python microservices deployed across AWS and on-prem hardware
* Build data capture and processing platforms using event-driven patterns and modern cloud tooling
* Champion CI and CD, branching strategy, and deployment automation to improve speed and reliability
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the UK, Ireland, and Europe on trading, monitoring, and optimisation systems
* Mentor engineers, support graduate development, and set technical direction
Tech Environment
* Languages and frameworks: Python, FastAPI, GraphQL Strawberry, ETL pipelines
* Cloud and infrastructure: AWS EC2, ECS, ECR, RDS, IoT Core, IAM, MSK; Docker; Linux
* Data and messaging: Kafka MSK, MQTT, REST APIs, Redshift, SQL
* Tooling and practices: Bitbucket, CI and CD, trunk-based development, process automation
What You Will Bring
* 6 plus years’ software engineering experience including client-facing delivery
* Strong commercial Python background; relevant certifications such as PCEP or PCAP are a plus
* Experience with event-driven architecture, microservices, and scalable data pipelines
* Proven leadership in mentoring, technical guidance, and graduate enablement
* Sector exposure to energy markets, trading platforms, or financial services is advantageous
What’s On Offer
* Competitive base salary with options
* Influence over architecture and engineering standards
* A culture of innovation and continuous learning
* Cross-functional exposure across multiple markets and domains
Interested? Message Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn for an informal chat or apply with your CV.
Skills
* Python
* AWS
* Microservices
Benefits
* Work From Home
* Options
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