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Python Software Engineer
Posted 7 days ago by 1753507089
£600 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Glasgow
Summary: A leading financial services organization is looking for a Python Software Engineer to enhance observability and telemetry capabilities within a strategic trade and risk platform. This position is based in Glasgow and is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role requires on-site work in a collaborative environment using a modern open-source stack.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance observability and telemetry capabilities within a large-scale trade and risk platform.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to develop software solutions using Python.
- Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience developing software in Python.
- Exposure to Golang, Kafka, or Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, or Splunk.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £600 per day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Your new company and role
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Python Software Engineer to join their Glasgow-based engineering team on a 6-month contract (with potential for extension). This role is focused on enhancing observability and telemetry capabilities within a large-scale, strategic trade and risk platform. You’ll be working on-site five days per week in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using a modern open-source stack.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience developing software in Python(essential)
- Exposure to Golang, Kafka, or Kubernetes (desirable)
- Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Splunk, or similar
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
What you'll get in return
- Day rate of £550–£600 through Umbrella
- Opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native tech stack
- A chance to contribute to a high-impact platform used across global business units
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs
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