Backend Developer (Python)
Summary
A 6-month hybrid contract in London (inside IR35) building, modernising and supporting business-critical, highly distributed backend systems for a tier 1 bank. Core stack: Python, advanced SQL, microservices with Kafka/Tibco, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring.
Backend Developer (Python)
6 Months
London (Hybrid)
£550-650 per day (Inside IR35)
***Please note - The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong Banking Experience to be considered for this position***
My client, a tier 1 bank, looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team within a global financial services environment. The role focuses on building, modernising and supporting highly distributed, business-critical backend systems.
Key Requirements
- Strong Python backend development
- Advanced SQL / database development
- Microservices and event-driven architecture
- Kafka and/or Tibco
- TDD and automated testing
- Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
- Prometheus, Grafana or similar
- Production support and troubleshooting
- Agile delivery experience
Desirable
- Financial Services / Capital Markets experience
- CI/CD and DevOps
- Legacy system modernisation
- Experience supporting critical production platforms
We're looking for a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on code quality, testing and system reliability.