Senior Python Developer - Team Leader

• Designing and maintaining cloud-based systems in AWS using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Establishing best practices in software development, testing and delivery.
• Mentoring and supporting developers to foster technical excellence.
• Staying ahead of emerging technologies and contributing ideas for innovation.

• Essential:

• 6+ years' experience in Python development, including 2+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong experience with AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK).
• Proven ability to design RESTful APIs, microservices and event-driven systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and Git.
• Skilled in Agile delivery and team leadership.

• Desirable:

• Knowledge of EdTech or eLearning technologies.
• Experience with serverless architectures or AI-enhanced applications.

Why join us?

• Remote working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Be part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference in education.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and technical innovation.

Transforming Learning Group is a forward-thinking education technology group working with over 5,000 schools across the UK. Our mission is simple: to help schools harness technology and data to improve outcomes for every learner. Through our brands - including turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft and more - we deliver solutions that make schools more efficient, effective and innovative. We're looking for a Senior Python Developer - Team Lead to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll set standards, mentor developers, and help shape the future of our cloud-native learning products. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions and leading technical teams, this could be the perfect opportunity.