Contract Python Developer
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£450 Per day
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Summary: The role of Contract Python Developer involves working remotely on a legacy system improvement project for a client in a regulated environment. The contractor will focus on enhancing an existing Django-based application, ensuring performance, stability, and maintainability. The position requires strong experience with Python and Django, along with a solid understanding of databases and modern development practices. The contract is for three months with a likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on an existing Django application
- Support upgrades and general system improvements
- Help optimise performance and reliability
- Contribute to API development and backend services
- Support testing, deployment, and release activities
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Python & Django
- Background working on existing / legacy systems
- Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
- Experience building or maintaining APIs
- Familiarity with modern development practices (Docker, CI/CD, testing)
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Contract Python Developers
Location: Remote
3 Months (likely extension)
£450 per day
Fully Remote
We're supporting a client in a regulated environment looking to engage an experienced Python (Django) contractor to work on a legacy system improvement project.
This role will involve working on an established platform, helping to modernise and improve performance, while ensuring stability across a live environment.
The Role
You'll be joining a small team to support the ongoing development and enhancement of an existing Django-based system, with a focus on upgrades, stability, and maintainability.
Responsibilities
- Work on an existing Django application
- Support upgrades and general system improvements
- Help optimise performance and reliability
- Contribute to API development and backend services
- Support testing, deployment, and release activities
Experience Required
- Strong experience with Python & Django
- Background working on existing / legacy systems
- Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL or similar)
- Experience building or maintaining APIs
- Familiarity with modern development practices (Docker, CI/CD, testing)
If this role is of interest and you are available to start something new in June, please apply with an up to date CV.