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Lead Python Software Developer
£40,000 - 70,000
South Parade 12, Leeds
£40,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrated success as a Lead Software Developer or in a similar technical leadership role within fast-paced, product-centric environments.
- Deep expertise in Python, with a passion for building clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Proven ability to architect and deliver scalable, high-performance systems that grow with the business.
- Hands-on experience thriving in growth-oriented product teams - ideally within scaling startups or rapidly evolving organizations.
- Skilled in designing and integrating RESTful APIs, with a strong grasp of microservices architecture.
- Extensive experience with modern databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, ensuring data is fast, reliable, and secure.
- Comfortable in the cloud - experienced with platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP - and familiar with containerization tools like Docker.
- A natural problem solver with sharp prioritization skills, balancing speed with technical excellence.
- Inspiring leader and communicator, driven to mentor others, foster collaboration, and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead in architecting, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge Python applications that are built to scale and designed for the future.
- Partner with teams across the business to turn strategic goals and customer needs into powerful, real-world tech solutions.
- Own the delivery of the product team's technical roadmap - aligning innovation with company objectives and driving growth.
- Champion a high-performance engineering culture by mentoring others, promoting collaboration, and embedding development best practices.
- Drive excellence through regular code reviews and a relentless focus on continuous improvement and technical quality.
- Design and manage robust, scalable system architectures to support growing products and an expanding user base.
- Anticipate and resolve technical challenges early, removing bottlenecks to keep projects moving smoothly.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging tools, bringing fresh ideas and innovation into the team’s workflow.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape and deliver an ambitious, customer-focused product roadmap.
Description
Welcome to ASK BOSCO®, and thanks for stopping by! We’re excited to introduce you to a brand-new opportunity with us as we gear up for hyper-growth. Our Lead Software Developer role is not just another development position; it's a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platform and leading the engineering charge as we scale. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our CTO, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to bring bold ideas to life and solve meaningful problems. We are looking for someone who feels strongly about their voice being heard and whose technical leadership is valued. We offer a hybrid working model from our Leeds HQ, alongside competitive salaries and benefits, including a shorter workweek of just four days. At ASK BOSCO®, we believe in creating an inclusive and fair work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you can see yourself thriving here and achieving your personal goals, we would love to hear from you!
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