Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)
Discipline: Backend Engineering
Tech Focus: Python / Django
The Company
A fast-growing, product-focused tech scale-up is looking to expand its core engineering team. The business builds highly scalable platforms used by thousands of customers to manage complex, high-volume workflows in real time. Backed by leading global investors, the company is headquartered in London and continuing its international growth journey.
The Role
They are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a highly technical, product-led engineering team. You’ll work closely with Product Managers and Engineering Managers to design and build robust backend systems that solve real-world, large-scale problems.
Tech Stack
Python, Django, React, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and scale APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to support core business functions
• Troubleshoot, refactor, and maintain existing systems to ensure stability and reliability
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to best engineering practices
• Architect and optimise relational databases and complex queries to maximise performance
• Identify and implement improvements across API endpoints and database layers
• Take part in code reviews and help shape team-wide coding standards
• Document technical processes clearly and provide guidance to less experienced team members
Experience & Requirements
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in backend software development
• Proficient in Python; experience with Django is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with relational databases and query optimisation
• Strong understanding of core computer science concepts, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Comfortable collaborating with others and mentoring junior engineers
• Excellent communication skills and experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers
