Job Description:

Senior Backend Python Developer (Contract)

Contract: Rolling 3-Month Contract
Location: Fully Remote (UK Based Only)
Rate: £Negotiable
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Opportunity

We're working with a growing technology-driven organisation looking for a strong Senior Backend Python Developer to join their engineering team on an initial 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.

This is a hands-on backend-focused role where you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable services, APIs, and integrations that underpin critical business applications. You'll be working closely with architects, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Python developer with a strong understanding of modern backend engineering principles, cloud-native development, and API design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using Python
• Build and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices
• Develop integrations between internal and third-party systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Perform code reviews and champion engineering best practices
• Support ongoing improvements to performance, scalability, and security

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing backend applications using Python
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerised deployments
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging technologies
• Experience building data-intensive applications
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code practices

Bonus Skills

Any commercial or personal experience with AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Large Language Models (LLMs) would be highly beneficial, including:

• Integrating LLM APIs into applications
• Building AI-powered features or workflows
• Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure AI, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar technologies
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
• AI agents and workflow automation

What's on Offer

• £300 per day
• Fully remote working
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Rolling 3-month contract with extension potential
• Opportunity to work on modern technology and scalable systems
• Immediate interview and start process

Please note: Candidates must be UK-based and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.