Senior Python Engineer - Backend

London Source: WhatJobs

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Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site

Contract: Initial 6 months (view to extend)

Overview

A global data-driven technology company is looking for a Python Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role building and maintaining customer-facing and backend platforms, working across the full stack with a Python-based backend. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week required on-site at the client's London office.

Responsibilities

Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using Python
Develop robust RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Build and maintain Python-based microservices and service components
Design solutions that integrate with internal platforms, databases and third-party services
Work closely with Product, Architecture, QA and other engineering teams
Write clean, well-tested and maintainable Python code and participate in code reviews
Contribute to backend architecture, API design and technical decision-making
Troubleshoot and resolve performance, integration and production issues

Skills & Experience

Strong commercial experience as a Backend Software Engineer / Python Developer
Strong Python development experience, ideally with Django and/or Django REST Framework
Excellent experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
Experience building backend services and microservice-based applications
Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
Experience integrating with internal and third-party APIs and services
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices
Comfortable working within an Agile engineering environment
Must be able to work on-site in London 2 days per week
Duration: 6 months initial, likely extension
Location: London – Hybrid (2 days on-site)