Python Developer
Summary
A 6-month contract Python Developer role (likely to extend) at a global data-driven technology company, hybrid with 2 days/week on-site in London. Day to day: building and maintaining full stack web applications with a Python/Django backend, developing RESTful APIs, working with relational databases, and contributing to architecture and code reviews.
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 Developer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role building and maintaining customer-facing and internal 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 full stack web applications with a Python backend
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs
- Work across both backend services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA and other engineers
- Write clean, tested, maintainable code and participate in code review
- Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making within the team
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack in a production environment
Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience as a Software Developer with Python (Django)
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and API design
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable working in an agile 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)