Python Software Engineer - 12 Month FTC

As a Python Software Engineer, you'll help design, build and support the next generation of software products that underpin our engineering and manufacturing operations.

Working as part of the Factory Flow team, you'll contribute to a major programme focused on modernising how parts move through the organisation, from design and engineering release through to manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management and race operations.

You'll work closely with engineers, product teams and business stakeholders to develop scalable Python services, APIs and data solutions that replace legacy systems and improve the flow of information across the business.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a high-profile transformation programme while working in a fast-paced and collaborative Formula 1 environment.

The role is primarily based at the McLaren Technology Centre.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the delivery of Factory Flow across the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Design and build maintainable, scalable Python services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Capture business requirements and translate them into robust software solutions and architectures.
• Take ownership of technical work, delivering high-quality solutions on time and to budget.
• Collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and business users across McLaren Racing.
• Produce reliable effort estimates and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, standards, and development methodologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge across the wider team.

Additionally, at Senior Specialist level

• Provide technical leadership across projects and larger workstreams.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and longer-term planning activities.
• Mentor and support other engineers.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while driving continuous improvement.

• Strong commercial experience developing software using Python.
• Experience building Python back-end services, APIs, and/or data pipelines.
• Experience delivering software solutions using agile methodologies and software engineering best practices.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture, and engineering principles, including SOLID.
• Proven ability to analyse complex technical problems and develop practical, scalable solutions.
• Comfortable taking ownership of workstreams and driving delivery with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, Azure DevOps (or similar), and SQL or document databases.