Contract Python Developer
Posted 5 days ago by Maxwell Bond
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Contract Python Developer involves working with a fast-growing tech company to enhance their backend systems for a widely-used SaaS product. The position is remote and requires strong Python development skills along with experience in cloud environments. The contract is expected to last for six months, with an immediate start date. The developer will focus on scalable APIs, data systems, and microservices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance backend systems using Python.
- Work on scalable APIs, data systems, and microservices.
- Collaborate with product teams to evolve the platform.
- Utilize cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs.
Key Skills:
- Solid Python development experience.
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).
- Comfortable working with RESTful APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar).
- Awareness of MongoDB or similar SQL solutions.
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes (nice-to-have).
- Exposure to Vue.js or other JavaScript frameworks (nice-to-have).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Python Developer | 6 Months | Remote | Outside IR35
We're working with a fast-growing, mission-driven tech company that’s building a platform used by researchers and product teams around the world. They’re looking to bring on an experienced Contract Python Developer to help scale and evolve their backend systems.
Key details:
- Duration: 6 months (estimated)
- Location: 100% remote (UK-based)
- IR35 Status: Outside IR35
- Start date: ASAP / July Start
Tech Stack:
This role is ideal for a backend engineer with strong Python experience and exposure to cloud environments. You’ll work on scalable APIs, data systems, and microservices powering a widely-used SaaS product.
Must-haves :
- Solid Python development experience (essential)
- Experience with cloud platforms GCP, AWS, or Azure all welcome
- Comfortable working with RESTful APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
- Awareness of MongoDB or similar SQL solutions
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
- Exposure to Vue.js or other JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
Even if you don’t tick every box, strong Python developers with cloud and API experience still want to discuss it just in case…still feel free to apply!