Job Description
Python Engineer (Contract)
Location: Canary Wharf (3 Days Per Week)
Contract Type: Contract – Inside IR35
Day Rate: £500 per day
Interview Process
* LeetCode-style live coding interview
* Final technical interview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on scalable platforms and data-driven systems. This role focuses on building robust backend services, working with modern cloud technologies, and contributing to the design of high-quality software solutions.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering production-grade systems in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
* Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
* Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design
* Work with cloud-native technologies and distributed systems
* Participate in code reviews and engineering best practices
* Troubleshoot and optimise system performance
* Key Skills & Experience
o Strong experience with Python development
o Experience building scalable backend systems and APIs
o Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
o Experience working with microservices architectures
o Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
o Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices
o Excellent problem-solving and communication skills