Python Developer - £400 per day (Outside IR35)
A high-growth FinTech company is looking for an experienced Python Developer to join on a 6-month contract, with strong likelihood of extension. This role is fully Outside IR35 and offers a day rate of £400.
2 days a week in London, 3 days WFH.
Role Overview
You will work within a cross-functional engineering team building scalable, high-performance services for a cutting-edge financial platform. The role involves developing new features, optimising existing code, and collaborating closely with Data, DevOps, and Product teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain backend services using Python (3.x)
* Django is a must have
* Build APIs and microservices in a cloud-native environment
* Integrate with financial data sources and third-party systems
* Work with event-driven architectures and asynchronous frameworks
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks
* Participate in design discussions and code reviews
Required Skills
* Strong commercial experience with Python, ideally in FinTech, banking, trading, or data-heavy environments
* Experience with Django
* Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
* Experience with AWS, Docker, and containerised deployments
* Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
* Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control (Git)
Contract Details
* Rate: £400 per day
* Duration: 6 months
* IR35: Outside IR35
* Location: Hybrid London / Remote (flexible depending on candidate)
* Start: ASAP
If you’re a Python engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems in the financial domain, this is an excellent opportunity.