Senior Python Developer

Job Description:

Our client, a leading organisation in the healthcare and life sciences sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to contribute to the development and optimisation of robust backend systems. This is a permanent role within a dynamic team working on advanced data-driven and AI-enhanced applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using modern Python frameworks and cloud-native architecture.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured Python code tailored for high-performance and data-intensive applications.
• Build and integrate components that power AI-enabled features, such as inference layers and orchestration systems.
• Connect with third-party APIs and external services, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Manage production aspects, including monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for optimal system performance.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation using CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployments.
• Translate functional requirements into high-quality technical solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Produce clear and concise technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Python developer in production environments.
• Expertise in Python and backend development frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Proven experience with cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure) and containerised applications.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, version control systems, and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated capability in debugging and enhancing distributed or data-centric systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to tools supporting data workflows (e.g., Databricks, Airflow).
• Awareness of LLMs or generative AI integration in backend systems.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Sentry.
• Contributions to open-source projects or internal tooling libraries.
• Previous work in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or life sciences.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV.