Python Developer
London / Hybrid
£50,000 - £60,000 + package
A leading specialist (re)insurer is growing its engineering team as it modernises its digital & data platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to kick on, deepen their Python skills & grow into a key engineering contributor.
As a Python Developer your focus will be on building fast, secure & maintainable backend services & APIs. You'll work closely with Product Owners & business stakeholders, so strong communication & collaboration skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Build & enhance backend services & APIs in Python, with a focus on performance, security & maintainability
- Work with Product Owners, Lead Developers & business teams to design services that align with business goals
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, & help improve DevOps practices
- Embrace & support continuous improvement across engineering capability, tooling & Azure cloud usage
- Use monitoring, logging & observability tools to keep services healthy & reliable
- Build effective working relationships with key technical & non-technical stakeholders across the business
Skills & Experience
- 2+ years' experience as a Python Developer in a professional environment
- Experience building backend services/APIs, plus familiarity with automated testing in Python
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), Git & working in an agile delivery environment
- Exposure to Docker or other containerisation tools, & modern observability/monitoring platforms
- Clear, confident communication skills, able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders & build strong working relationships
Why Join?
- Join a tech-led insurer where the technology environment is constantly evolving & improving.
- Work end-to-end on backend services that directly impact digital products & customer experience
- Learn from experienced Lead Developers while taking real ownership early in your career
- Genuine focus on continuous improvement, modern DevOps practices & cloud-first delivery
If you're a Python Developer who enjoys solving real business problems, collaborating with stakeholders & improving delivery, this role will give you the platform to grow & make a visible impact.
Apply now or contact me directly for more information.