What Jobs are available for Python in the United Kingdom?

Are you looking to take your Python  coding & Agile software engineering skills to the next level, working on AI focussed software solutions ? 

Interested in joining an ambitious AI tech start-up (established)  & learning from software industry veterans, who have over 20 years in the Software Engineering & Tech world?

If you are up for a challenging, yet very rewarding role at a company that provides an exceptional level of flexibility around technology & working practices, then we would like to hear from you!

With established clients, stable revenue streams & several in-demand AI apps', we are currently bucking the trend & have plenty of new feature development work. 

You'll be joining an existing software engineering team of 12 (generally split into 2 Agile squads) & the hands on CTO, working on existing & new AI application development software.

Role: Python Software Engineer.

Location: Central  Leeds , Yorkshire. We operate a 2 days per week in the office policy . Central Leeds city office. Nice, open plan shared office space in a tech hub type thing.

Salary: Up to ~£45K  Basic  + Training & development budget + Bonus Scheme + Benefits.

We are looking for, roughly, 2 years (or more, of course), post-graduation, commercial experience in software development with a modern software language. Python preferred.

Our tech stack is mainly Python, Typescript (React.js) & Azure cloud services. (Plus the usual CI/CD & supportive development tooling)

If all the above sounds good to you, please hit apply, or get in touch for a conversation.

I hope to hear from you soon!

My client based near Guildford are looking for a Full Stack Python Developer to join them on a hybrid basis.

Their ideal candidate would be someone who is Full Stack (Python) though they'd consider a capable Front End Developer (3 years+ experience) than can develop into the becoming a Full Stack (Python) Developer.

In this role you'll initally be foussing on the Front End (React.JS) before getting more involved in the Back End (Python, FastAPI, GraphQL).

Essential Skills:

• React.JS
• Redux (or similar)
• Git

Desirable Skills:

• Python
• Fast API
• GrapQL
• TypeScript

Python Engineer – Data Pipelines (UK Remote)

We're looking for an experienced
Python Engineer
to join a newly formed team working alongside a client's Product Owner, Technical Lead, and development team. You'll design, build, and optimize scalable, cloud-based data pipelines and ensure top performance in production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data ingestion and ETL pipelines using Python and tools like
  Airflow
  ,
  Dagster
  , or
  Prefect
• Design asynchronous workflows and event-driven architectures with
  Kafka
  ,
  RabbitMQ
  , or similar
• Optimize performance and reliability of large-scale data systems
• Automate and monitor data workflows for scalability and observability
• Collaborate with business and product teams to deliver robust, compliant data solutions

Requirements:

• 6+ years
  of Python development experience focused on data pipelines
• Expertise with
  SQL/NoSQL
  ,
  Airflow/Dagster/Prefect
  , and
  message brokers
• Hands-on experience with
  Docker
  ,
  Kubernetes
  , and
  AWS/GCP/Azure
• Strong knowledge of OOP and Agile practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in
  real estate or mortgage data
  (preferred)
• Familiarity with
  ML integration
  and
  data privacy/compliance
  (a plus)

Python Developers | London | £100,000 – £70,000 + Equity

You'll be joining a team that are making it easier for large industries to bring AI into production. The tech focuses on scaling, reliability, and making AI systems practical. The team is early but moving fast with strong backing and real commercial momentum.

The Role

You will build the foundation that keeps their AI systems running reliably and securely, designing backend services, APIs, and distributed infrastructure. You will have ownership across the stack, contributing to architecture, deployment, and delivery decisions as part of a small, senior team that values initiative over hierarchy.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ years of experience building production grade systems
• Strong coding background in Python/Fast API
• However, any modern language is OK (we just want amazing Developers!)
• Experience with databases, APIs, and distributed computing
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and IaC tools
• A bias for shipping quickly and learning through iteration

Why Join

• 00,000 – £1 ,000 base salary + meaningful equity
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available
• A close knit, ambitious team operating in person from London
• The chance to shape the systems that connect AI with the real world

If you are looking for a place where pace, precision, and purpose meet, this is it.

Contact Jake Denman at Breakthrough Talent to discuss confidentially.

Python Developers | London | £100,000 – £70,000 + Equity

You'll be joining a team that are making it easier for large industries to bring AI into production. The tech focuses on scaling, reliability, and making AI systems practical. The team is early but moving fast with strong backing and real commercial momentum.

The Role

You will build the foundation that keeps their AI systems running reliably and securely, designing backend services, APIs, and distributed infrastructure. You will have ownership across the stack, contributing to architecture, deployment, and delivery decisions as part of a small, senior team that values initiative over hierarchy.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ years of experience building production grade systems
• Strong coding background in Python/Fast API
• However, any modern language is OK (we just want amazing Developers!)
• Experience with databases, APIs, and distributed computing
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and IaC tools
• A bias for shipping quickly and learning through iteration

Why Join

• 00,000 – £1 ,000 base salary + meaningful equity
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available
• A close knit, ambitious team operating in person from London
• The chance to shape the systems that connect AI with the real world

If you are looking for a place where pace, precision, and purpose meet, this is it.

Contact Jake Denman at Breakthrough Talent to discuss confidentially.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python and web frameworks.

• Strong understanding of front-end technologies including Vue.js/React, CSS, and HTML.

• Proven experience with databases and SQL, along with a solid grasp of data analysis and mathematics.

• Familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.

• Hands-on experience with Docker and serverless architectures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a knack for mentoring team members.

Role: Python Software Developer - Treasury

Location: London

Industry: Hedge Funds

Overview:

A global multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to add an experienced Python Developer to join their Treasury team in London. The firm operates at hedge fund scale with a start-up pace, focusing on building high-performance trading platforms. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge trading, funding, and liquidity management systems, working directly with traders and decision-makers in a live-market environment.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and code resilient applications for trading, liquidity management, and funding operations using Python as the core language, with integration into data platforms and tools.
• Engage directly with traders and treasury stakeholders during live situations, adapting to evolving requirements and delivering solutions on the fly.
• Design and optimise data pipelines for real-time and historical treasury data, ensuring accuracy and performance in analytics.
• Work with operations teams to deploy, monitor, and scale systems, ensuring uptime and quick incident response.
• Identify technology gaps and inefficiencies, experimenting with new tools and design patterns to enhance speed and quality.

Experience:

• 5-15 years of software engineering experience, ideally in Treasury or from a hedge fund / buy-side firm
• Expertise in Python for designing and optimising complex applications
• Strong proficiency in data tools like Pandas, NumPy, SQL, and real-time data processing
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Linux, cloud platforms, and CI/CD (Docker/Kubernetes is desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills, managing technical and business conversations

Compensation:

Salary and bonuses are highly competitive DOE

Role: Python Software Developer - Treasury

Location: London

Industry: Hedge Funds

Overview:

A global multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to add an experienced Python Developer to join their Treasury team in London. The firm operates at hedge fund scale with a start-up pace, focusing on building high-performance trading platforms. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge trading, funding, and liquidity management systems, working directly with traders and decision-makers in a live-market environment.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and code resilient applications for trading, liquidity management, and funding operations using Python as the core language, with integration into data platforms and tools.
• Engage directly with traders and treasury stakeholders during live situations, adapting to evolving requirements and delivering solutions on the fly.
• Design and optimise data pipelines for real-time and historical treasury data, ensuring accuracy and performance in analytics.
• Work with operations teams to deploy, monitor, and scale systems, ensuring uptime and quick incident response.
• Identify technology gaps and inefficiencies, experimenting with new tools and design patterns to enhance speed and quality.

Experience:

• 5-15 years of software engineering experience, ideally in Treasury or from a hedge fund / buy-side firm
• Expertise in Python for designing and optimising complex applications
• Strong proficiency in data tools like Pandas, NumPy, SQL, and real-time data processing
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Linux, cloud platforms, and CI/CD (Docker/Kubernetes is desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills, managing technical and business conversations

Compensation:

Salary and bonuses are highly competitive DOE

Job Title: Visual Quality Software Engineer

Location: London, United Kingdom

Permanent Role, requires hybrid working in London

What You’ll Do:

Develop and maintain Python-based test frameworks (multithreaded apps, Flask APIs, SQL integration).

Build automation into our CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins, Docker) to validate new features continuously.

Execute large-scale test and benchmarking campaigns, collecting metrics to evaluate performance and quality.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in testing systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.

Collaborate with engineers to define test plans, success criteria, and reporting dashboards.

Share results clearly with internal teams, creating documentation and progress updates.

Take part in Agile sprints, reviews, and planning sessions.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong Python developer with experience in multithreaded programming and frameworks like Flask.

Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Experience with Node.js and React for adding features to web pages