Senior Python Developer

Overview

In this role you will design, build and scale the backend that powers a disruptive telecom product. You will own Python-based development, select the right frameworks, and steer architecture decisions in a highly distributed environment. Expect to work with Kafka, RabbitMQ and ZeroMQ, across private cloud, on-prem and bare metal Kubernetes. You’ll collaborate across a cross-functional team in a growth-focused startup and help upskill colleagues while shaping our technical direction. A hands-on, impact-driven role with room to grow into lead engineering.

Pay / Benefits

• central London office with regular in-person collaboration
• crypto-based stock compensation
• high-impact startup environment

Responsibilities

• Design, build and scale backend systems using Python
• Evaluate and select appropriate frameworks for problems
• Drive architecture decisions and set technical direction
• Work with distributed messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ)
• Operate across private cloud, on-prem and bare-metal Kubernetes environments
• Document standards and ensure maintainable, scalable solutions
• mentor and upskill team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Engage in strategic technical discussions to support company growth

Key requirements

• Strong Python expertise
• Experience with distributed messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ)
• Proficient with Kubernetes and hybrid cloud/on-prem/Bare metal deployments
• Ability to make autonomous architectural decisions
• Comfortable in a cross-functional, fast-growing startup environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• autonomy
• leadership
• mentorship
• Python
• Framework-agnostic development
• Kafka