Senior Python Developer
Senior Python developer at an established family business in Birmingham, building Python/FastAPI applications, APIs, data pipelines and ERP integrations, plus contributing to a React/TypeScript internal web platform and AI/automation work. Requires 5+ years' development experience with strong Python and SQL.
- Compensation
- £45K–£50K / yr
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- At least five years of software development experience, with strong practical Python skills
- Strong SQL skills and experience in data modelling
- Experience developing and integrating APIs
- An understanding of data pipelines and cloud deployment
- Experience supporting live systems and troubleshooting production issues
- Good working knowledge of testing, version control and CI/CD
- Confidence to work independently and explain technical decisions to colleagues across the business
Nice to have
- Experience with SAP, ERP integration or manufacturing
Full description
Birmingham | Permanent | £45,000 to £50,000. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Friday, 8am to 1pm. Are you an experienced Python Developer who enjoys solving practical business problems and seeing the impact of your work?
The role
- Develop and maintain Python applications, APIs and integrations using technologies including FastAPI.
- Improve data pipelines, scheduled workflows and SQL models to support reliable reporting and business operations.
- Connect internal platforms with ERP systems, reducing manual processes and improving data quality.
- Investigate and resolve issues across applications, databases, integrations and cloud environments.
- Contribute to an internal web platform built with React and TypeScript.
- Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Improve testing, deployment processes, monitoring and technical documentation.
- Deliver automation and AI solutions with appropriate testing, validation and measurable business value.
About You
- At least five years of software development experience, with strong practical Python skills.
- Strong SQL skills and experience in data modelling.
- Experience developing and integrating APIs.
- An understanding of data pipelines and cloud deployment.
- Experience supporting live systems and troubleshooting production issues.
- Good working knowledge of testing, version control and CI/CD.
- The confidence to work independently and explain technical decisions to colleagues across the business.
The wider environment includes Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, SQL, BigQuery, MongoDB and Google Cloud Platform. You do not need to have used every technology, but you should be comfortable working across connected applications and data systems. Experience with SAP, ERP integration or manufacturing would be useful.
What Is On Offer
You will join an established family business that invests in its people, with the opportunity to influence how technology supports its future growth.
Benefits Include
- Salary of £45,000 to £50,000.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for every five years of service.
- Annual bonus and Christmas bonus.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing investment in training.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee discount.