Python Software Engineer

This role is Hybrid and requires occasional attendance to the Manchester HQ office. 

Job Title: Python Software Engineer
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, permanent 
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus 

About the business

This FinTech organisation are one of Manchester's fastest-growing scale up comany's who are on a mission to beacome the market leader in both their specilaist B2B and B2C offerings. They build internal scalable, cutting-edge technology that powers a niche area of FinTech to be the best that it can be Join them to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Role Overview

They are looking for a passionate and experienced Python Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs. You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services using Python.

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.

• Collaborate with DevOps and frontend engineers to ensure seamless delivery.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python software development.

• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.

• Exposure to asynchronous programming (e.g., async