Python Software Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£120,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS
Python
FastAPI
API development
Backend services
Data management
Automation
Scalability
Performance
FULL DESCRIPTION
Python Software Engineer
London (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
£120,000 per annum + Benefits
The Role
We’re supporting a rapidly growing, innovation-led tech company in London that’s building advanced AI-driven solutions with real-world impact. As they continue to scale, they’re looking to bring in a skilled Python Engineer to help develop and evolve their core platforms.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, values clean and efficient code, and wants to play a key role in shaping technology that sits at the forefront of data and intelligent systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and refine high-performance backend services using Python and modern frameworks such as FastAPI
- Build and support systems designed to process and manage high volumes of live data
- Produce well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with engineering best practices
- Influence system design and contribute to longer-term technical direction
- Take full ownership of features and projects, working closely with a collaborative and agile team
Requirements
- Strong commercial experience working with Python
- Hands-on experience developing APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks (e.g. Flask or Django)
- A strong focus on performance, scalability, and automation
- Exposure to, or a genuine interest in, AI and data-driven technologies
- A curious, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to experiment and innovate
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