Lead Python Developer

Hippo Digital

Leeds, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; benefits: contributory pension...
On-site with flexibility for client location travel
Leading delivery teams
Python full stack development
Microservices architecture design
Hippo Digital is seeking a Lead Python Developer to join their team, focusing on delivering user-centered digital solutions for clients. The role requires expertise in software engineering, team leadership, and strong communication skills, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment

Job Summary

  • The Lead Python Developer will act as a technical SME and people leader within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure, scalable digital solutions.
  • Candidates are expected to manage software development pipelines, mentor engineers, and drive the team's technical deliverables while maintaining client relationships.
  • Hippo offers a competitive salary with benefits including a 6% pension contribution, 25 days of holiday, and up to £8k relocation support.

Matching Summary

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Hippo Digital is seeking a Lead Python Developer to join their team, focusing on delivering user-centered digital solutions for clients. The role requires expertise in software engineering, team leadership, and strong communication skills, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

Salary

Competitive salary; Benefits: Contributory pension (6% employer), 25 days holiday, relocation up to £8k

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading delivery teams
  • Python full stack development
  • Microservices architecture design
  • Docker or Kubernetes containerization
  • AWS or Azure public cloud expertise
  • DevOps CI/CD pipeline management
  • Agile Scrum and TDD methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • Node, React, or Angular framework experience
  • Previous GOV/NHS project experience
  • External speaking and blogging
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Infrastructure as Code proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading delivery teams
  • Full stack developer using Python
  • Expertise in public cloud platforms
  • Prior work on GOV/NHS projects desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

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