Senior Python Software Engineer (IRC288096)

The Client is one of the top insurance companies in the UK. You will be part of a key digital transformation initiative, working in a cloud-native, serverless environment. The project focuses on building and evolving modern microservices using Python and AWS as part of a large-scale technology transformation in the insurance and rescue domain. The team operates within a scaled agile (SAFe) framework, delivering real business value through continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Python as a primary programming language
• Experience designing and building microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including AWS Lambda and AWS Step Functions
• Experience working in cloud-native and serverless environments
• Knowledge and practical experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with NoSQL databases
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Ability to design solutions aligned with system design principles such as performance, modularity, reliability, ,maintainability, reusability, accessibility.

• Good level of English

   

Job responsibilities

• Design, build and deliver Python-based microservices within a modern, cloud-based architecture
• Contribute to and drive technology progression and change within the team
• Actively contribute to technical decision-making, including solution design and architecture
• Provide guidance and technical advice to team members
• Incorporate feedback and emerging patterns into overall system design
• Identify, highlight and lead the resolution of technical risks and issues early
• Promote and support DevOps culture and continuous improvement
• Ensure delivered solutions align with agreed design goals and quality standards
• Contribute to a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment with regular iteration cycles (2-week sprints)
• Work as part of a cross-functional Scrum team, collaborating with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Software Engineers, QA Engineers and Systems Engineers.