> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/103048-senior-python-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/103048-senior-python-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Python Developer

- **Company:** Arrows
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Api Design
- **Published:** May 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-python-developer-leeds/2783526676-2/

## About the Role

* Python (core backend focus)
 * TypeScript + React (for fullstack feature ownership)
 * AWS
 * API development
 * Modern cloud-based product environment
 * Collaborative scaleup engineering culture

What They're Looking For

 * Strong Python backend engineering experience
 * Comfortable owning API and service-layer development
 * Ability to contribute across the stack when needed using React / TypeScript
 * Experience working in product-led, fast-moving environments
 * Engineers who can ramp quickly and deliver from day one

## Description

I'm hiring for a Senior Python Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. The role is ideal for engineers who enjoy owning features end-to-end while spending the majority of their time building scalable backend services and APIs.

This is a highly product-focused environment where contractors can make a genuine impact quickly, working closely with an established permanent engineering team.


## Related Videos

- [Full Stack Web Apps With Nothing But Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/417-full-stack-web-apps-with-nothing-but-python)
- [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript)
- [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape)
- [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean)

## Related Articles

- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)
- [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)
- [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025)