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# Principal Python Engineer

- **Company:** Ncounter Technology Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £170,000.0 - £200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Code Review, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/principal-python-engineer/57491032

## About the Role

* 6+ years' professional software development experience
 * Strong proficiency in high-performance Python (deep ecosystem knowledge and best practices)
 * Experience with at least one JVM language (Java, Kotlin, Scala) is an advantage
 * Background in distributed systems and large-scale compute frameworks
 * Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux environments, and CI/CD automation

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain performant, reliable frameworks and services in Python
 * Build productivity tools and platforms that streamline workflows across investment and technology teams
 * Contribute to code reviews and best practices, improving overall development quality
 * Work across distributed systems, containers, and automation pipelines to deliver scalable solutions