Python Developer

Job description:

  • We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong cloud expertise and hands-on experience building or supporting enterprise-grade platforms.
  • This role is ideal for someone who has worked on complex, high-performance systems such as trading platforms, financial systems, or other large-scale enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python

  • Build and enhance REST APIs and microservices

  • Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems

  • Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and architecture

  • Optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability

  • Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and large datasets

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong backend development experience with Python

  • Proven experience working on enterprise-grade trading platforms OR complex enterprise systems

  • Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, storage, networking, security)

  • Experience building high-performance, scalable systems

  • Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems

  • Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

  • Familiarity with data querying tools such as Athena

  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

Job Details

Company
Ascendion
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
Posted