Python Developer

Python Developer

Number Of Vacancies: 1

Inside IR35 – 6 Months Contract (With likely extension)

Day Rate: As per Market Rate

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 2 Days On‐Site per Week

Note: Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK — no visa sponsorship available.

Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled Python Developer to join a growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in modern cloud‐native environments, enjoys building clean and scalable backend systems, and is comfortable working in a hybrid setup in Central London.

You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and cloud‐based components that support a range of internal and customer‐facing applications. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, hands‐on cloud experience, and a passion for building reliable, well‐structured systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, build, and maintain Python‐based backend services, APIs, and microservices.

· Develop RESTful APIs with clean, modular, and well‐tested code.

· Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to architect scalable backend solutions.

· Deploy and manage services on Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.

· Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).

· Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.

· Ensure code quality through testing, peer reviews, and adherence to best practices.

· Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to performance improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

· Graduation in Information Technology/ Computer Science

· Minimum 8 years of experience

· Strong proficiency in Python and backend development.

· Proven experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

· Solid understanding of clean code principles, modular design, testing strategies, and version control (Git).

· Hands‐on experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud services.

· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, or similar).

· Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).

Nice‐to‐Have Skills

· Experience deploying or integrating LLM‐based or AI‐driven services into production systems.

· Familiarity with chatbot platforms, conversational AI frameworks, or AI service APIs.

· Exposure to event‐driven architectures or serverless components.

· Understanding of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).