Back End Developer - Python

Senior Back end Python Developer – London (Hybrid) Python, AWS, Docker, Terraform Join a fast-growing startup redefining the future of education with ML-powered learning to make high-quality, personalised education. They are looking for 3 senior backend Python Devs to help them build the next generation of scalable, intelligent learning systems. Current Tech Stack You'll be working with a modern, production-ready stack: • Python • AWS • MongoDB • Firebase • Docker • Terraform • React • PostgreSQL Essential Skills Strong product/problem-solving thinking Strong system, design and architecture planning and scalability skills Ability to code and think quickly on tasks Experience building high-load applications from scratch Deep knowledge of AWS Proficiency with Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD automation Solid understanding of SQL & NoSQL Experience building scalable mobile APIs (REST, HTTPS) Good security practices (secrets, protocols, etc.) Experience with Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI) Degree/Masters in Comp Science or similar from a tier 1 university Responsibilities • Design and build a high scale system serving millions of users • Create robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid iteration • Collaborate with ML engineers to develop data pipelines and deploy models • Analyse large datasets and build real time recommendation systems • Work with diverse data types — text, video, images • Partner closely with mobile engineers, product managers, designers, and ML teams Salary £120K DoE