Lead Python Engineer – AI & Data

We’re working with a leading consulting firm on a long‑term engagement with a major financial services client. They are looking for a Lead Python Engineer to set the engineering bar across several Python services while remaining highly hands‑on.

The opportunity

You will:

• Lead the design and development of Python‑based services and REST APIs (Django or similar) used across multiple AI and data use cases.
• Own and manage the code repository: structure, branching strategy, pull requests, code reviews and refactoring standards.
• Implement and enforce software development best practices – CI/CD, automated testing (unit and integration), static checks and quality gates.
• Drive a focus on code simplicity, performance and maintainability, continuously improving the codebase through regular refactoring.
• Work in a full‑stack environment: Python/Django on the backend, templates or light front‑end integration where needed, running ...