Lead Python Developer role at an EdTech startup in London, responsible for designing and scaling the platform's architecture, leading the engineering team, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Python experience, deep AWS knowledge, and experience with AI/ML pipelines. The company offers a competitive salary, unlimited learning budget, and relocation support.
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Lead Python Developer at an edtech startup in London
This new Lead Developer role is with a London EdTech startup using AI and ML in their product. Their platform is live, the next stage for them is to scale internally and they need a Technical Lead to own the architecture and steer the engineering team through it.
What will the Technical Lead be doing
- Designing the next iteration of the platform to handle significant growth.
- Owning the architecture decisions across infrastructure, APIs and data pipelines.
- Working closely with mobile, product, design and the AI side of the team.
- Shaping the CI/CD and testing setup so the team can ship fast without losing stability.
- Setting the technical bar and mentoring the engineers around you.
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The stack
- Python on the backend (Django, Flask, FastAPI or similar).
- AWS, Terraform and Docker for infrastructure.
- SQL and NoSQL databases. Real time and in memory where it fits.
- AI and ML in production with the data pipelines that feed them.
What they are looking for
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- 5+ years of Python in production, with time spent leading or owning architecture decisions.
- Track record of building applications that scale from day one.
- Deep AWS knowledge and comfort with Terraform and Docker.
- Strong on the trade off conversation between monolith and microservices.
- Bonus if you have worked on AI or ML pipelines, or anywhere in the edtech space.
- People leadership and mentoring experience.
What is on offer
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- Salary of £100,000 to £120,000 depending on experience.
- Work onsite from the client’s central London office.
- Unlimited learning and development budget.
- Relocation support if you are moving to London for the role.
- Real ownership of the platform, working directly with the founders.
Send your latest CV and if suitable we will have a short screening call before an immediate introduction to the client. If you are a Tech Lead based in the UK and have the right experience, APPLY TODAY!
This role is ONLY open to UK residents. Applications received from outside the UK will not be reviewed. Applicants who apply despite being ineligible will have their details blocked from future Foxley Talent roles.
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