Senior Backend Software Engineer - Python, GCP, and Data Pipelines

Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Data | Fully Remote (UK)

Python | GCP | Terraform | Event-Based Systems | Data Pipelines

An innovative, mission-driven LegalTech SaaS start-up is looking for a Product Engineer (Backend & Data) with good commercial experience in Python for backend engineering. Alongside building microservices & API's using Python & TypeScript, the ideal candidate will also have experience building data pipelines, although this is highly desirable.

Role Information:

• Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + Equity
• Location: Fully remote (UK only)
• Stack: Python, TypeScript, GCP, Pub/Sub, SQL & NoSQL, IaC (Terraform), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Observability tools, AI tooling

You’ll join a remote first, high-trust engineering team working with a modern, cloud-native stack - with real influence over technical decisions from day one.

While your focus will be backend systems in Python, you’ll also work across the stack, collaborate directly with users, and bring a strong Product mindset to every decision. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working in a fast paced environment where you have a lot of autonomy and your decisions have real product & commercial impact.

Senior Product Engineer - Highlights:

• Enhance and scale backend services in Python
• Build event-driven solutions in GCP with Pub/Sub & Cloud Run
• Integrate APIs, enrich Data, and deliver robust, scalable Data pipelines
• Implement modern IaC practices for deployment and automation
• Leverage AI and tooling of your choice to boost workflow efficiency and deliver innovative Product features
• Autonomy & Ambiguity - discover, design, and build without micromanagement.
• Professional Development - dedicated time to explore new AI tools, Data engineering practices, and emerging tech to keep the Product ahead of the curve. They want engineers to be setup to stay on top in the new AI world.