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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