Python Backend Software Engineer

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Python Backend Software Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, cloud-native applications that power their products and services.

This is primarily a backend engineering role, but we’re looking for someone who enjoys working across the technology stack and is comfortable collaborating with frontend developers when needed. Experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, and modern software engineering practices is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services using Python.
• Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications within AWS.
• Manage and automate infrastructure using Terraform.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Review code and mentor other engineers where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve existing applications.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.

• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of AWS services (such as Lambda, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, IAM).
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development.
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles, testing, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who also have experience with one or more of the following:

• Modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.
• Docker and Kubernetes.
• Event-driven architectures and messaging technologies.
• NoSQL databases.
• Monitoring and observability tools., You’ll be someone who:
• Enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
• Takes ownership of your work and delivers high-quality solutions.
• Is proactive and eager to learn new technologies.
• Works well within a collaborative engineering team.
• Has a passion for building reliable, scalable software.