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Python Developer Team Lead

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PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

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Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

As the Senior Python Developer – Team Lead, you’ll play a key role in taking products from their design stages through to fully implemented, production-ready systems. You’ll collaborate closely with product designers, learning technologists, and architects to translate concepts into robust, scalable, cloud-native solutions. This is a hands-on leadership position – you’ll write code, set standards, and mentor a skilled team, all while ensuring that our development practices and infrastructure align with the highest levels of quality and reliability.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborate with Head of Engineering, Product owners and Stakeholders to shape technical solutions
  • Lead the Agile Sprint cycle with accountability
  • Build and maintain high-quality, scalable Python applications
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of developers
  • Establish and enforce best practices in software development, testing, and delivery
  • Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based systems in AWS using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
  • Ensuring infrastructure is secure, automated, and aligned with DevOps principles
  • Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure development aligns with business goals
  • Stay current with new technologies and contribute ideas for innovation and technical growth

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of professional experience in Python development
  • At least 2 years in a senior or leadership role
  • Proven experience deploying and managing applications in AWS
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK
  • Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and version control (Git)
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
  • Demonstrated experience leading development teams and fostering collaboration
  • Extensive experience operating within Agile environments
  • Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with designers, product managers, and technical peers
What we offer:
  • Pension Scheme
  • Car scheme
  • Cycle scheme
  • Eye care scheme
  • Mental health first aid
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Employee recognition scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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