This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Backend Software Engineer to join an AI/ML-focused product team, specializing in Back-end development with Python / Django.

This growing company is expanding their AI software offerings to meet increasing demand for advanced AI features. They seek an experienced Lead Backend Software Engineer to lead an Agile team, staying hands-on across back-end development.

Key Highlights:

Flexible hybrid working: Just one day per month in their London office.
Leadership role: Guide a team of experienced engineers in building cutting-edge AI-driven products.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a small team of software engineers.
Implement best practices in software engineering (Agile, SOLID principles, etc.).
Collaborate closely with Product, Tech and Data teams.
Communicate effectively with business stakeholders on project updates.

Required Experience:

Python
Django
GCP or AWS
Proven experience leading software engineers in an Agile setting.
Strong technical ownership and leadership experience.
Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing engineers and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with AI/ML, chatbot development, or similar technologies is highly desirable.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be based in the UK and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Please apply via this advert or email your CV direct to

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.