Oliver Bernard
Lead Python Developer - InsurTech - Up to £110k
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🚨 Lead Python Engineer Opportunity 🚨
📍 London (Hybrid) 💰 Up to £110,000
OB have partnered with a global InsurTech business transforming how insurance products are built, scaled and delivered through modern, data-driven platforms.
Following continued investment into their technology function, they’re looking for a Lead Python Engineer to join their London team and play a key role in the next phase of growth.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role with real ownership across architecture, engineering standards and the delivery of scalable, business-critical systems.
🔧 The role: You’ll work closely with Engineers, Product Managers and Data Scientists to design and deliver high-quality technical solutions, while helping shape the future direction of their platforms.
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You’ll be responsible for:
- Driving technical decisions across backend architecture
- Designing and building scalable Python services
- Improving engineering practices across testing, CI/CD and automation
- Mentoring engineers and raising technical standards
- Collaborating across Engineering, Product and Data teams
💻 What they’re looking for:
- Strong Python engineering experience
- Experience designing scalable backend systems & platforms
- Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL / SQL Server)
- Experience working with large-scale data systems
- Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing and automation
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🌍 What’s on offer:
- Up to £110k salary
- Hybrid working in London
- Ownership across architecture & technical direction
- Opportunity to influence engineering standards as they scale
- Collaborative, high-performing technical team
If you’re a Lead Python Engineer looking for more ownership, autonomy and technical influence, I’d love to speak.
Lead Python Engineer | Python | Architecture | InsurTech | London | £110k
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