Lead Python Engineer Python

Lead Full Stack DeveloperLocation: London (Chelsea) - Hybrid - 3+ days in-office per weekSalary: Up to £105,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take the next big step in your career? We're on the hunt for a passionate and skilled Lead Developer to join a fast-paced Insurtech start-up with big ambitions. As the first Lead Developer in this innovative team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the business while mentoring and growing the development team.

This is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to make a real impact in a company that's committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry.

This is a hands-on position where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to bridge the gap between business and technology. While the focus will initially be technical, we're looking for someone with leadership aspirations who is ready to transition into a more managerial role within 12 months.

You'll lead a talented development team of six (front-end and back-end), delivering a simple, data-driven, and delightful customer experience in the insurance sector.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business goals into actionable technical requirements.
• Plan, document, and execute technical specifications for new features and system designs.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications that meet business and customer needs.
• Lead all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Set coding standards, write efficient and testable code, and provide feedback through code reviews.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of junior developers, while driving best practices across the team.
• Drive technical recruitment efforts to expand the development team.
• Continuously improve software quality, implement testing processes, and adopt emerging technologies.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to create robust and scalable solutions, including:

• Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub
• Infrastructure: Terraform (IaC)
• Backend: FastAPI and Python
• Frontend: Next.js
• Datastores: PostgreSQL, Redis
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions

• Experience: 7+ years in software development, with demonstrated success in technical leadership roles within agile environments or start-ups.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in:
  • System architecture and cloud computing
  • Python, FastAPI, and similar backend technologies
  • Frontend frameworks like Next.js
  • Security best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control
  • Test-driven development (TDD)

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to grow with a high-performing start-up that is already making waves in the Insurtech space. The company values innovation, technical excellence, and teamwork, and provides an environment where your contributions will directly influence the company's success.

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in a modern office in Chelsea, London).
• A collaborative and ambitious start-up culture.
• The chance to lead and shape a growing team while advancing your career.