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Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
X4 Technology are working with a global Oil, Gas and Energy firm in London seeking an experienced Contract Python Developer for a high-impact engagement.
You’ll be contributing to scalable, data-driven platforms and back-end systems in a complex and fast-moving environment, collaborating across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in the energy sector.
Responsibilities of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities)
* Lead the design, development and optimisation of robust Python-based applications and services
* Build scalable, secure APIs and data pipelines using modern frameworks and tools
* Work closely with DevOps and data teams to deploy and maintain microservices in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
* Write clean, maintainable code with strong testing coverage using tools such as PyTest or unittest
* Collaborate with front-end engineers, architects, and product teams to integrate solutions across the stack
* Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, automation, and performance tuning
* Ensure best practices around security, scalability, and maintainability are applied throughout
Requirements for the Contract Python Developer (Commodities)
* 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 4-6 years of professional Python development
* Strong experience building RESTful APIs and working with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
* Familiarity with containerisation (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools
* Exposure to cloud platforms (preferably AWS or Azure) and data engineering workflows
* Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
* Experience working in Agile environments and version control systems like Git
* Prior experience in the Oil, Gas or Energy sectors is highly desirable
Next Steps
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised Oil, Gas and Energy organisation and contribute to complex and meaningful systems at scale. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where technical excellence and innovation are key.
This role is inside IR35, offering a competitive £600–£750/day rate via umbrella company.
Interviews are being scheduled from 20th October – please apply to this advert for immediate consideration.
London, England, United Kingdom
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