Python Platform Engineer x2 - 12 months, UK (Remote) - Inside IR35
Posted Today by Hamilton Barnes
£500 Per day
Inside
Remote
Remote , UK
Summary: Opportunity for experienced Python engineers to join a large-scale transformation programme aimed at modernising a Legacy automation platform into a scalable, cloud-native DevOps environment. The role involves refactoring existing automation scripts into a Python-based microservices architecture and contributing to the design of a new automation framework. Candidates should be comfortable working in complex environments and have a strong background in Python development. This position is remote and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rebuild and refactor Legacy automation scripts into Python-based microservices
- Contribute to the design and implementation of a new automation framework
- Analyse existing functionality and determine what should be retained, refactored, or removed
- Integrate services with infrastructure and network systems using APIs and SSH
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions
- Follow and contribute to DevOps best practices including CI/CD and version control
- Support knowledge transfer and handover to internal development teams
Key Skills:
- Strong Python development experience, ideally in automation or Back End systems
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git workflows, testing)
- Experience working with Linux environments and Bash Scripting
- Experience building or contributing to microservices architectures
- Ability to develop reusable libraries and clean, maintainable code
- Familiarity with API integrations (REST, SSH or similar)
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Python Platform Engineer x2 - 12 months, UK (Remote) - Inside IR35
Opportunity to join a large-scale transformation programme focused on modernising a Legacy automation platform into a scalable, cloud-native DevOps environment. The existing system is built on years of fragmented Scripting and requires a full refactor into a clean, maintainable Python-based microservices architecture.
This role will suit experienced Python engineers who are comfortable working in complex environments, refactoring Legacy systems, and contributing to the design of modern automation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Rebuild and refactor Legacy automation scripts into Python-based microservices
- Contribute to the design and implementation of a new automation framework
- Analyse existing functionality and determine what should be retained, refactored, or removed
- Integrate services with infrastructure and network systems using APIs and SSH
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions
- Follow and contribute to DevOps best practices including CI/CD and version control
- Support knowledge transfer and handover to internal development teams
Skills & Experience
- Strong Python development experience, ideally in automation or Back End systems
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git workflows, testing)
- Experience working with Linux environments and Bash Scripting
- Experience building or contributing to microservices architectures
- Ability to develop reusable libraries and clean, maintainable code
- Familiarity with API integrations (REST, SSH or similar)
Desirable:
- Experience with Kubernetes or containerised environments
- Understanding of distributed systems or message queuing (eg RabbitMQ)
- Exposure to network automation or infrastructure environments
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices (SOLID, TDD)
Contract Details
- Location: UK (Remote with occasional onsite if required)
- Duration: 12 months
- Start: ASAP
- Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35