Salary: £41,000 - 71,500 per year Requirements: Strong Python programming skills Experience with machine learning technologies Hands-on experience with message queue technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery Proven ability to build REST API services Excellent debugging and analytical problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Desirable experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift Desirable experience with UNIX or Windows systems administration Desirable experience with storage technologies including SAN, NAS, or S3 Desirable experience with backup and data protection platforms such as Veritas NetBackup Desirable experience with Perl scripting Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable automation solutions focused on workload orchestration, backup abstraction, and self-service capabilities delivered through REST APIs Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and subject matter experts across backup, storage, database, and UNIX environments Help shape future-state architecture and migration strategies Build reliable, enterprise-grade applications using modern technology stacks Work effectively in both greenfield and legacy environments Solve complex technical challenges independently Technologies: API Celery Kafka Kubernetes Machine Learning OpenShift Perl Python REST RabbitMQ Unix Windows More: We are a global enterprise technology team supporting critical infrastructure and automation initiatives within a leading financial services environment. The role is based in Glasgow with onsite work required three days per week, and it is offered as a 12-month contract at a day rate of £450 PAYE. We value strong engineering capability, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver robust solutions in complex enterprise environments. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. last updated 20 week of 2026