Affiliate Python (Django) Tech Lead

AND Digital

  • Leeds
  • £650 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job Description:DescriptionLooking for an Affiliate Python/Django Tech Lead - 2 days a week in Leedsd.6 month contract to start in September, up to £650 per day.AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We've been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014.We believe our work should always leave a legacy for the client. We do this through close relationships with our offices (or 'Clubs') so that our partners are always prioritised by a regional team close to them.This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK and Europe with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years.Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world's digital skills gap.Role: Python (Django) Tech Lead/Lead Dev
  • Stabilise and optimise the backend to ensure the platform can handle rapid user growth (needs to be a hands-on coder).
  • Lead design and implementation of scalable cloud architecture (AWS-based).
  • Define and embed engineering best practices (CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, testing).
  • Lead 2 other developers as part of a tight-knit team.
  • Work closely with CEO/founder, AI Tech Lead and an ANDi Product Manager.
Key skills:
  • Python (Django framework)
  • Strong AWS / cloud infrastructure knowledge (including autoscaling, monitoring, and security).
  • Integration/API engineering (Xero or similar SaaS APIs)
  • Deep backend engineering expertise, with experience scaling SaaS products desirable.
  • Ability to operate hands-on, in a fast paced start-up environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
BenefitsWhy join AND Digital?We have three values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving.Equal Opportunities StatementAt AND Digital we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are actively recruiting for a diverse and inclusive workforce so want to ensure we do everything we can to support your application.We want you to feel safe and empowered to let us know if you require any adjustments to be made to your application or interview process so please speak to our recruitment team.

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