Head of Development, Python
Remote
London, United Kingdom
£ 120,000 / year
Full Time
25-02-2025
Job Specifications
Head of Development (Python) – £110k + Benefits
London | Hybrid
Our fast-growing digital marketplace client is looking for a Head of Development / Lead Developer to drive technical excellence, mentor a talented team, and build scalable, high-performance solutions in a dynamic environment.
The Role
As a Lead Developer, you'll play a key role in shaping technology, ensuring high-quality software development, and driving innovation. This is a hands-on position where you'll actively contribute to coding while leading a small team of developers.
What You’ll Do
Hands-on Development – Design, develop, and maintain backend and frontend solutions using Python, Django, and modern web technologies.
Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance on best practices, reviewing code, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Project Ownership – Work closely with Product Managers to define priorities, plan sprints, and deliver high-impact projects.
Innovation & Scalability – Identify and implement new technologies and tools to improve efficiency, performance, and scalability.
Platform Growth – Drive improvements in e-commerce integrations, multi-retailer checkout, and backend performance to support increasing order volumes.
What’s Needed
Strong expertise in Python and Django.
Experience working in an eCommerce environment.
Hands-on experience with API development and microservices architecture.
Frontend knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery) is a plus.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and cloud technologies.
Proven ability to scale systems, optimize performance, and solve complex problems.
Previous e-commerce experience is highly desirable.
Passion for leadership, mentoring, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
Sound like you? Please get your details to us ASAP.
About the Company
Founded in 2000 by Marcus Freeman, ARC IT provides recruitment solutions for both contract and permanent positions across a broad range of IT and business skill sets, from graduate entry level to heads of global businesses. We have enjoyed steady growth among our loyal clients and welcome new employers every month due to our exceptional reputation in the IT recruitment industry. As well as recruiting permanent IT staff across the UK and managing a high number of contractors we also have a significant presence in Europe and... Know more
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