Senior Python Engineer – AWS

hedgehog lab is a global technology consultancy and we are on a growth trajectory. We are looking for a Senior Python Developer with AI who’s committed to delivering products that cut through the complexities of digital transformation and bring valuable business visions to life.

While we have always been about premium digital experiences, to deliver the ambitious product roadmaps of our current customers (who consist of some of the biggest FTSE 100 & Fortune 500 companies) we need to take our skills & the team to the next level to deliver a world-class service. We would love for you to come on that journey and help us do some award-winning work.

Why hedgehog lab?

We work with clients of all sizes, from startups to FTSE 100 companies across a range of sectors. If you want to build your portfolio, this is the place to do it. Check out some of our past client work here.

A transparent and open company culture based on trust, where politics is shunned and everyone works as a team.

Our People are our greatest asset, and we are so proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work, as rated by 91% of our business.

We’re a fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone, we work with our employees to establish a model that benefits both parties.

Check out our Glassdoor reviews!

The Opportunity

Join our cross-functional team to design and build high-performance, scalable Python solutions using modern frameworks and cloud-native practices.

The Tech & Experience Requirements:

Strong knowledge of Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, Celery and Redis.

Implement real-time and async processing (Celery, Redis, SSE).

Manage AWS or Azure infrastructure: containers, CI/CD, IaC (Terraform / CloudFormation).

Ensure scalability, reliability and clean architecture across projects.

Proven experience building production Python backends and APIs.

Ability to own technical decisions and deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Interview Process 

Stage1️⃣ – Intro call with our Talent Acquisition Advisor (30 mins Google Meet)

Stage 2️⃣ – Informal chat with your potential line manager (30 mins Google Meet)

Stage 3️⃣ – Take home tech test (no deadline- return when you’re happy!)

Stage 4️⃣ – Interview with 2 member of the team (60 mins Google Meet)

What We Offer

🏡 Flexible working environment. We’re a remote-first company, as well as offering office environments for those who prefer a hybrid approach.

🧠 A transparent and open company culture where politics are shunned and everyone works as a team.

📖 Annual learning & development budget plus 4 days L&D leave, which renews every year.

💙 Annual wellbeing budget plus 2 paid wellbeing days to use as you feel fit.

💌 Free therapy sessions with Spill. Mental health is paramount to us. Our partner, Spill, is a Slack-integrated therapy app available to all our staff at no extra cost.

🥳 Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties. We also like to celebrate important cultural milestones..

🌍 Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. From menopausal support to neurodiversity adjustments, we’ll continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can let their authentic selves shine.