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Senior Python Engineer
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
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SOC 5242 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (41% match). If the code is right — and Harvey Nash is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Lead Python Developer
Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
£67,000 – £84,000 + Excellent Benefits
Lead the delivery of large-scale digital platforms.
A growing digital consultancy is looking for a Lead Python Developer to join their engineering practice. This is an opportunity to play a key role delivering secure, scalable and user-centred digital services used by thousands of users.
You’ll work within cross-functional delivery teams including engineers, designers, product specialists and data experts to solve complex technical problems and build high-quality platforms.
This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, giving you the chance to guide engineering teams, shape technical solutions and influence best practices across projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality Python-based solutions
- Acting as the technical authority within delivery teams
- Designing and building scalable cloud-native systems
- Architecting microservices and REST APIs
- Driving best practices across software engineering and DevOps
- Supporting and mentoring developers to help them grow technically
- Working closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Managing development pipelines and ensuring smooth CI/CD delivery
Tech Environment
You’ll be working with modern engineering practices and tools, including:
- Python
- JavaScript alongside Frameworks such as React, Angular or Node
- Docker / Kubernetes
- Microservices architecture
- RESTful APIs
- AWS or Azure
Experience delivering projects within public sector or healthcare environments would be beneficial.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible benefits options include:
- Private health cover
- Private dental cover
- Additional holiday purchase
- Additional pension contributions
- Wellbeing and charity contributions
Working Model
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Manchester or Leeds office.
There may be occasional travel to client sites depending on project requirements.
✅ If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex engineering challenges and delivering impactful digital services, this is a great opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5242 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~24k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5242 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.