

Python Developer / Technical Lead
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This role is for a Python Developer / Technical Lead with 7+ years of experience in Python, Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Contract length is unspecified, with a focus on cloud platforms, DevOps, and team leadership in a fast-paced investment banking environment.
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United Kingdom
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Β£ GBP
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ποΈ - Date discovered
July 12, 2025
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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π - Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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π§ - Skills detailed
#GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Leadership #Microservices #Azure #Code Reviews #Angular #Docker #DevOps #Scala #Cloud #Deployment #Flask #Kubernetes #Python #Django #FastAPI #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #React
Role description
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Investment Bank is looking to hire a tech lead Python Developer who is able to balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about mentoring and leading a team of developers.
You will be responsible for driving the design and development of scalable Python-based applications while ensuring high team performance and alignment with business goals.
Required Experience;
β’ Proven experience (7+ years) in Python development, with a strong understanding of frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
β’ Prior experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
β’ Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
β’ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
β’ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
β’ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities;
β’ Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust Python applications and services.
β’ Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project timelines.
β’ Guide and mentor a team of software engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
β’ Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through continuous integration and testing.
β’ Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks and production issues.
β’ Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
β’ Stay current with emerging technologies and propose their adoption where beneficial.
Desirable Experience;
β’ Experience with microservices architecture.
β’ Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus.
β’ Background in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries.