Salary: £54,000 - 57,600 per year Requirements: 3-6 years of backend development experience. Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks. Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling. Experience working in microservices-based architectures. Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler. Familiarity with managed databases (e.g., Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL). Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g., Cloud Run or Kubernetes). Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency. Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging. Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows). Experience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team. Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts. Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture. Responsibilities: Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards. Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems. Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices. Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety. Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets. Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality. Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads. Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work. Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes. Technologies: API Backend CI/CD Cloud Docker GCP Git Support Kubernetes PostgreSQL Python REST SQL Security Serverless microservices ARM More: We are seeking a Senior Backend Python Developer for a 6-month contract based in Leeds, with hybrid working options available (3 days onsite). Our company specializes in technical recruitment across various sectors and offers a collaborative environment. In this role, you will be part of a skilled team, contributing to essential backend service development and implementation while maintaining best practices. We provide an opportunity to work in a dynamic atmosphere with potential for growth and learning. last updated 24 week of 2026