Python Developer

Python Developer

Posted 1 day ago by Rising Associates

£75 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Python Developer involves joining a high-performing team to deliver modern applications and migrate legacy systems into scalable web-based solutions. The position requires hands-on experience in Python development, focusing on building and maintaining back-end services and web applications. The developer will work in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced engineers on impactful projects. Key responsibilities include collaborating in a DevOps-driven environment and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building and maintaining Python-based back-end services (APIs, background tasks)
  • Developing web applications (Flask, FastAPI, or Django)
  • Supporting legacy system modernisation & data migrations
  • Working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
  • Writing clean, testable code and contributing to CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborating in a DevOps-driven, containerised (Docker) environment

Key Skills:

  • Strong Python development experience
  • Experience with REST APIs & web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask or Django)
  • Solid understanding of SQL & data handling
  • Familiarity with Git, Docker & Linux environments
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Salary (Rate): £75.00/hr

City: Hemel Hempstead

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Python Developer – SC - Contract 6M - Outside IR35

We’re looking for a hands-on Python Developer to join a high-performing team delivering modern applications and migrating legacy systems into scalable, web-based solutions. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real-world, high-impact projects across multiple customer environments.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Building and maintaining Python-based back-end services (APIs, background tasks)
  • Developing web applications (Flask, FastAPI, or Django)
  • Supporting legacy system modernisation & data migrations
  • Working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
  • Writing clean, testable code and contributing to CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborating in a DevOps-driven, containerised (Docker) environment

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong Python development experience
  • Experience with REST APIs & web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask or Django)
  • Solid understanding of SQL & data handling
  • Familiarity with Git, Docker & Linux environments
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Opportunity to gain:

  • Front-end exposure (React/Vue), testing (pytest), or experience modernising legacy systems