Python Developer

Job Title: Python Developer (Backend)

Location: Remote (Quarterly Planning Sessions in Bristol)
Remuneration: £600 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Contract Details: Initial 6 months with multi-year extension potential

Overview

Our client is seeking multiple Backend Python Developers to contribute to an exciting greenfield programme aimed at building a state-of-the-art customer services platform. This initiative focuses on creating a unified backend service that will support customer-facing applications, requiring skilled engineers who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python.
• Build scalable REST APIs and microservices to enhance customer-facing applications.
• Create cloud-native solutions within AWS environments.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and engineering teams to deliver innovative platform features.
• Contribute to architecture, design, and engineering best practises.
• Support the development of a new strategic service from inception.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and collaborative product delivery.

Essential Skills Experience:

• Strong commercial experience in developing backend applications with Python.
• Proven ability to build and support REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience working within AWS cloud environments.
• Proficiency in databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL, and/or NoSQL (DynamoDB experience is highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in developing production-grade backend services.
• A hands-on engineering approach with a product-focused mindset.
• Comfortable operating within Agile delivery teams and engaging with stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with DynamoDB and event-driven architecture.
• Experience in distributed systems and asynchronous processing.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and building cloud-native platforms at scale.
• Previous experience on CRM, customer service, or product-based platforms.

Candidate Profile

This opportunity appeals to developers who:

• Are genuinely passionate about backend engineering and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Have a strong ownership mentality and a desire to deliver significant business value through their contributions.
• Prefer to remain hands-on and actively contribute to development efforts.

Contract Details:

Initial 6-month contract with multi-year extension potential. Competitive rate of £600 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella). Fully remote with quarterly planning sessions in Bristol.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a newly established team, playing a pivotal role in delivering a strategic platform from the ground up. With significant long-term investment backing the programme, successful contractors are likely to have the chance to extend their engagement and help shape the architecture and engineering standards of a critical new service. Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact! If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now to help shape the future of customer service technology!

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