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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Weekday AI - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Reuse, Code Review, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Application Frameworks, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Flask (Web Framework), Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Celery, Asynchronous Programming, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-senior-software-engineer-leeds/2837996659-2/ ## About the Role * 6-11 years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Python. * Solid understanding of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. * Experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. * Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. * Hands-on experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. * Familiarity with asynchronous programming and performance optimization techniques. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker. * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment., * Experience working with distributed systems and event-driven architectures. * Exposure to data processing frameworks or background job systems (Celery, Kafka, etc.). * Familiarity with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD). * Understanding of security best practices in application development. * Prior experience in leading small teams or projects is a plus. Soft Skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. * Passion for learning new technologies and continuous improvement. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python to join our growing engineering team. 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