Senior Software Engineer - Python, GCP, FastAPI
Little London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 120,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- STEM degree with a minimum 2.1 classification
- Eligibility
- Open to candidates with relevant software engineering experience and a STEM degree at 2.1 level or above.
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- Required to apply
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Job description
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to take a leadership role at a successful FinTech start-up. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on software development with mentoring and leading a team. You will be integral in shaping the architecture, driving engineering excellence, and delivering robust solutions on a modern Python-based platform.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversee software engineering best practices and ensure adherence to full software development lifecycle processes.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and other business stakeholders to influence technical strategy and delivery plans.
- Develop and maintain APIs, with an emphasis on FastAPI framework.
- Drive continuous improvement in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment methodologies.
- Tackle complex technical challenges to evolve and scale a critical financial services platform.
Candidate Profile and Requirements
- Strong experience in Python development along with comprehensive software engineering knowledge.
- Proficient in cloud-based services, preferably Google Cloud Platform; AWS or Azure experience is also applicable.
- Demonstrated skill in designing and building APIs, ideally with FastAPI.
- In-depth understanding of CI/CD tools and processes, testing strategies, and deployment best practices.
- Solid background in Computer Science fundamentals including Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Design Patterns, and Algorithms.
- Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring teams and conducting one-on-one sessions and reviews.
- Excellent communication abilities, pragmatic and collaborative work style.
- Degree holder in a STEM field with at least a 2.1 classification or higher.
Work Location
This role is based in Central London with a hybrid working model that allows for remote work two days per week.
Compensation and Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary up to £120,000 alongside pension and other benefits, within a profitable and fast-growing company.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Industry
FinTech