UK Senior Python Developer Tech Lead
UK Senior Python Developer Tech Lead
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27-09-2024
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Job Description
Job Title: Tech Lead
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead to design develop and maintain serverless applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable highperformance backend systems and a deep understanding of AWS serverless services such as Lambda DynamoDB SNS SQS S3 and others. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide teams architect solutions and contribute to the overall success of our fin tech products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement robust scalable and secure backend services using Python and AWS serverless technologies.
- Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda DynamoDB API Gateway S3 SNS SQS and other AWS services.
- Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers promoting best practices in software development testing and DevOps.
- Collaboration: Work closely with crossfunctional teams including frontend developers product managers and DevOps engineers to deliver highquality solutions that meet business needs.
- Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines automated testing and monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid deployment of services.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize backend services for performance scalability and costeffectiveness ensuring the efficient use of AWS resources.
- Security: Ensure that all solutions adhere to industry best practices for security including data protection access controls and encryption.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architecture diagrams API documentation and deployment guides.
- Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Python AWS serverless technologies and fin tech/banking technology stacks and apply this knowledge to improve our systems.
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in backend software development with at least 6 years of handson experience in Python.
Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies including Lambda DynamoDB API Gateway SNS SQS S3 ECS EKS and other related services.
Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex scalable cloudbased solutions in the fintech or banking sectors.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g. Flask Django).
- Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs microservices architecture and eventdriven systems.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines automated testing and monitoring using AWS services (e.g. CodePipeline CloudWatch XRay).
Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
ProblemSolving:
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fastpaced environment.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g. Azure GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified Developer or similar.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in back-end software development, with at least 6 years of hands-on experience in Python. Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS and other related services. Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable cloud-based solutions in the fin-tech or banking sectors. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django). Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems. Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring using AWS services (e.g., CodePipeline, CloudWatch, X-Ray). Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or similar.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Financial Services / Insurance Agencies and Brokerages / Investment Banking
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