Senior Python Engineer NEW

Ikhoi Recruitment

Are you a Senior Engineer who wants their code to have a tangible, real-world impact?

We are partnering with a high-profile engineering organisation building the critical digital infrastructure that enables the UK to reach its Net Zero by 2050 targets. This isn’t marketing fluff-the platforms you build will directly power settlement tools, forecasting engines, complex calculation services, and data portals that manage the UK’s green energy transition.

Fantastic benefits including 10% bonus, Pension, Discount of family day outs, Employee training and much more

Only 2 days in their Birminghams office

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll balance hands-on development ( 70%) with technical leadership ( 30%). Working directly alongside Principal Engineers and Architects, you’ll lead complex coding tasks, solve ambiguous architectural challenges, and mentor junior/mid-level engineers-all without the admin overhead of direct line management.

What You’ll Do

• Architect & Build: Design and maintain scalable, reliable cloud software (Python/Django, TypeScript) across automation tools, forecasting models, and analytics dashboards.
• Lead Technical Delivery: Translate business roadmaps into clear technical tasks, setting the bar for code quality, design principles, and query optimization.
• Elevate the Team: Conduct thorough code reviews, champion engineering best practices, and mentor growing engineers.
• Take End-to-End Ownership: Work with Product, QA, and DevOps to own features from design right through CI/CD pipelines to production.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Full-Stack / Backend Tech: Strong commercial experience with Python (Django preferred) and JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Proven experience building secure, scalable solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Best Practices: Deep understanding of software design patterns, database schema design, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Leadership: Experience guiding technical decisions, reviewing code, and mentoring team members.

Desirable:

• Modern ecosystem tools: React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery.
• Strong background in database query optimization for high-data workflows.

Why Apply?

• Real Purpose: Every feature you ship directly supports the UK’s transition to Net Zero carbon emissions.
• Pure Technical Focus: Enjoy senior technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring without people-management bureaucracy.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and shared technical ownership over ego.