Senior Python Engineer

Ikhoi Recruitment
Ox261Ae, OX26 1AE, United Kingdom
4 months ago
£110,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£110,000 – £120,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
19 Feb 2026 (4 months ago)

A great energy clien is looking for a Senior Python Engineer.

Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more!

If you’re looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment, this is it.

The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive — a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects.
  • You must have at least 4 years Python experience
  • Ai Tools

Key Requirements

  • Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with strong AI tools is a must
  • Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Strong problem-solving & communication skills.
  • Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile).
  • Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance).

Desirable:

  • Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery).
  • Experience with database schema design and query optimisation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features.
  • Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality.
  • Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap.
  • Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.

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