Senior Software Engineer – Python / Django (6 Month Freelance Contract)
📍 Location: Fully Remote across Europe / UK
📅 Duration: 6 Months
💰 Rate: Competitive
A major European mobility and technology organisation is undergoing a significant digital transformation, modernising core systems and building new platform capabilities.
Role Summary
You’ll join the engineering team to deliver a high-priority backend project using Python / Django, working on new service development, integrations, and the modernisation of existing systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and enhance backend services using Python / Django
* Develop REST APIs and integrate with internal / external platforms
* Support data models, business logic, and application performance
* Work closely with architecture, DevOps, and product teams
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and debugging
* Refactor legacy components and support migration initiatives
Requirements
* Strong commercial experience with Python and Django
* Skilled in building APIs, backend services, and working with SQL databases
* Comfortable with version control, CI/CD, and agile delivery environments
* Good understanding of integrations and service-based architecture
* Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
Why This Role?
* Join a high-impact transformation programme
* Work within a modern engineering environment
* Fully remote contract with strong extension potential
* Fast-moving project with immediate start available