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Lead Python EngineerPioneer Search Ltd • Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom
Lead Python Engineer

Lead Python Engineer

Pioneer Search Ltd • Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description



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Lead Python Engineer


Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 + benefits and bonus

About the Client

Our client is a leading specialist insurance provider, recognised for its innovative approach to technology and data. Operating globally, they develop digital platforms supporting underwriting and risk management, with technology at the heart of their continued growth.

Role Overview

As a Lead Python Engineer/Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of complex engineering solutions, providing technical direction across the full development life cycle from design through to deployment.


Python is the core technical focus of this role. You'll remain hands-on while leading and mentoring engineers, contributing to solution architecture, code quality and engineering standards.


The technology environment is primarily Azure, so Azure experience is highly advantageous. However, candidates with strong experience across other cloud environments will also be considered.


You'll work closely with Product Owners and key stakeholders to define technical requirements, shape solutions and ensure delivery aligns with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities



  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting delivery from design through to deployment.


Remain hands-on with Python development while providing technical leadership across engineering solutions.


Define technical solutions and contribute to architectural decisions across multiple applications.


Work closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to prioritise work and deliver against business objectives.


Drive engineering best practice through code reviews, technical mentoring and continuous improvement.


Identify and address technical debt, architectural improvements and delivery risks.


Champion software quality through automation, testing, CI/CD and robust development practices.


Support the evolution of scalable, data-driven platforms within an Azure environment.




Key Requirements



  • Strong commercial experience developing software using Python - this is the core technical requirement.


Previous experience leading or mentoring engineering teams within an Agile environment.


Excellent SQL skills, ideally including PostgreSQL, SQL Server and/or Databricks.


Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering best practice and CI/CD.


Comfortable working directly with SQL and relational databases without relying heavily on ORMs.


Azure experience is highly advantageous; candidates with strong experience across other cloud environments will also be considered.


Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Financial Services or Insurance experience is advantageous.


Technical testing will form part of the interview process.




Why Join



  • Opportunity to shape the technical direction of modern, data-driven platforms.


Hands-on leadership role combining Python engineering with technical strategy.


Opportunity to work within an Azure-based environment, with openness to experience across other cloud platforms.


Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, quality and continuous improvement.


Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.


Hybrid working from a modern London office.



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