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# Senior Python Developer

- **Company:** HippoDigital
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £96,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Cloudformation, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5817329d2b1d8c78

## About the Role

* Excellent experience in Python.
 * Proven track record of delivering high-quality, robust solutions within a delivery team.
 * Experience coaching and guiding others on the best way to achieve an optimal solution.
 * Excellent verbal/written communication skills, able to articulate in both technical/non-technical terms.
 * Extensive experience in the full development lifecycle delivering user-centred digital solutions.
 * Advanced full stack development skills using Python, HTML, CSS & JavaScript.
 * Experience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Node, React, or Angular.
 * Strong experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and Microservices architecture.
 * Expertise in RESTful API Services.
 * Expertise in agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, TDD).
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure As Code (Terraform, Cloudformation) and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
 * Proficient in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

Desirable Experience

 * Previous experience of working on GOV/NHS projects.
 * Knowledge of Kafka or other asynchronous messaging systems.

## Description

As a Senior Python Developer, you will play an important role in making Hippo the best Consultancy out there. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team combining data, design, product, delivery, analysis and engineering to deliver bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do.

You will act as a Senior Consultant to deliver Python Development services to our clients. Senior Python Developers are experienced practitioners who lead by example, ensuring technical excellence within squads and mentoring other members of the engineering community.

Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The Senior Python Developer will be a key player and implementer in this.

Your Role in Nutshell:

 * Lead the production of user-centred software, ensuring development is based on business requirements and follows best practice.
 * Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to explore, design and deliver solutions to complex client problems.
 * Manage software development and deployment pipelines, resolving issues and potential bottlenecks.
 * Communicate and present prototypes, solutions and progress to stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
 * Build great relationships with your team and stakeholders, identifying and ensuring that challenges are overcome.
 * Mentor other engineers and support consultants in their professional development.