Python Engineer

Python Engineer

Posted Today by djr

£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Summary: The role of Senior Python Engineer focuses on developing a Real Time data platform, specifically targeting event-driven systems and time-series data. This position requires strong back-end engineering skills in Python and is not related to data science or analytics. The contract is for four months and is based in Watford with hybrid working arrangements. The role is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building API-driven Back End services in Python
  • Developing event-driven microservices using Azure Service Bus
  • Working on high-throughput ingestion and processing systems
  • Deploying services via Azure Functions or Docker on AKS

Key Skills:

  • Strong Python Back End engineering experience
  • Designing data models for time-based querying
  • Optimising queries and handling large datasets
  • Working within event-driven architectures
  • Experience with Azure (Functions, AKS, Storage)
  • Familiarity with Azure Service Bus
  • Knowledge of ADX/Kusto or InfluxDB
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes

Salary (Rate): £550/day

City: Watford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Python Engineer (Microservices/Event-Driven) - Contract
£550/day | Outside IR35
4 Months | Watford (HYBRID)

We're hiring a Senior Python Engineer with proven time-series experience to work on a Real Time data platform.

This is a Back End engineering role focused on event-driven systems and time-series data. It is not a data science or analytics position.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Building API-driven Back End services in Python
  • Developing event-driven microservices using Azure Service Bus
  • Working on high-throughput ingestion and processing systems
  • Deploying services via Azure Functions or Docker on AKS

Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
  • Strong Python Back End engineering experience
Demonstrable experience:
  • Designing data models for time-based querying
  • Optimising queries and handling large datasets
  • Working within event-driven architectures

Tech Environment
  • Python
  • Azure (Functions, AKS, Storage)
  • Azure Service Bus
  • ADX/Kusto or InfluxDB
  • Docker/Kubernetes