Senior Python Software Engineer

Zenovo
Bs16Qf, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted
29 May 2026 (3 days ago)
Job Title: Senior Python Software Engineer
Location: Bristol (Remote - Monthly Site Visit)
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience)

Please note: Applicants must have permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Overview:

This role is focused on supporting Research & Development tooling, internal software systems, and automated development pipelines that ensure software reliability, security, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for a Software Engineer with 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Support software development activities across R&D tooling, data infrastructure, and automated development pipelines
  • Develop and maintain internal software systems, databases, and ETL pipelines.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality, security scanning, and documentation generation processes.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation and ensure traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Contribute to coding standards, software architecture, and engineering best practices across projects.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and technical challenges effectively with engineering leadership.
  • Provide technical mentorship, code reviews, and continuous improvement support to wider R&D software teams.
  • Ensure software development activities adhere to industry regulations & standards
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 8+ years commercial experience developing software in Python across Linux and Windows environments, including both Intel and ARM-based platforms.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitLab, alongside automated testing and code quality tooling.
  • Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, regression testing, and test planning.
  • Experience working within Agile development teams, with hands-on use of Git, Jira, and collaborative development workflows.
  • Experience with GUI development frameworks such as wxPython
  • Knowledge of database design, management, and optimisation.
  • Experience developing and supporting ETL and data processing pipelines.
  • Understanding of Linux operating systems and distribution internals.

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