Full-Stack Python Engineer (Backend-leaning, React exposure)
EdTech - Outside IR35
I’m supporting an EdTech start-up doing some genuinely exciting work in the learning space, and they’re looking for a Full-Stack Python Engineer to join on a 6-month contract.
This is a hands-on build role, working closely with the Head of Tech and contributing directly to core product features. It’s mostly back-end-focused, but there will be some front-end React work initially, so full-stack experience is important.
What they’re looking for:
A strong Python engineer (4–5 years) who’s comfortable owning back-end services, understands micro services, and can support the front-end when needed. Start-up experience or the mindset to work autonomously is key.
Key Responsibilities:
• Designing and building back-end services in Python
• Developing scalable micro-services
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs (FastAPI)
• Working with relational and NoSQL databases
• Supporting React frontend development (initially)
• Collaborating closely with product, frontend, and DevOps
• Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to reviews
• Following best practices around CI/CD and automated testing
Requirements:
• 3+ years back-end engineering experience
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with FastAPI
• Microservices / distributed systems experience
• Database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• React experience (commercial or strong hands-on)
• Knowledge of Docker / Kubernetes
• Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure
📅 Contract Details:
• £400/day – Outside IR35
• 6 months (likely extension)
• Remote (UK)
• Start ASAP
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), feel free to reach out or send a CV + day rate to Zoe.hinkinson@propellondon.com