Python Developer
Python Developer
London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week)
6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate
We are looking for an experienced Python Developer to join a high-performing technology team developing innovative machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions that support cutting-edge scientific research and drug discovery.
This is a key role focused on designing, building, and deploying scalable software platforms that enable the integration of AI/ML capabilities into production environments. You'll work closely with software engineers, data engineers, data scientists, and research teams to deliver high-quality solutions that accelerate scientific innovation and improve outcomes through advanced technology.
You will be responsible for the development, deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of cloud-native applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with modern software engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for Python-based web applications.
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure to support data-driven applications and services.
- Integrate AI/ML models and services with frontend applications, data platforms, and compute environments.
- Deliver high-quality software solutions following engineering best practices, including automated testing, documentation, and code quality standards.
- Develop, monitor, and improve key operational and performance metrics across applications and services.
- Participate in peer code reviews, contributing to continuous improvement across engineering standards and practices.
- Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and data scientists to build and maintain end-to-end data and machine learning pipelines.
- Support CI/CD processes and ensure reliable deployment of applications into production environments.
- Troubleshoot, optimise, and maintain applications to ensure high availability and performance.
We're Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Python Developer, Backend Developer, Software Engineer, or Application Developer.
- Strong commercial experience developing applications using Python.
- Experience working within cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Pytest.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies.
- Experience working within Agile software development environments.
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Desirable:
Experience with FastAPI, Docker, containerised applications, React or Vue, AI/ML-powered applications, Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), data engineering pipelines, scientific datasets, and highly regulated environments. Exposure to technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, or delivering large-scale software projects would be advantageous.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
Contract Details:
- 6-Month Initial Contract
- Inside IR35
- London-based
- Hybrid Working (2 days onsite per week)
- Potential for extension based on project requirements
If you're passionate about Python development, cloud technologies, and building scalable software solutions that make a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.