Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)
Opportunity:
We're supporting a fast-moving client with national reach, that needs a Python Software Engineer Contractor with strong experience across Python & AWS. This is a freelance role within a tech-driven team – Where you’ll be the subject matter expert, designing, implementing, and managing software, platforms and more.
What You'll Be Doing as a Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)
* Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals.
* Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
* Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations.
* Implement and uphold security standards, including encryption, access control, and compliance.
* Lead incident response and root cause analysis, applying preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
* Collaborate across teams (QA, DevOps, IT) to troubleshoot and enhance system performance.
* Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
* Ensure software meets design goals: performance, modularity, reliability, and maintainability.
Core Skills for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)
* Strong Python expertise, especially for API development and testing in cloud environments (preferably AWS).
* Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization, automation, and orchestration tools.
* Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
* Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python.
* Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python.
* Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management.
* Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution.
* Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001, NIST, GDPR) and infrastructure security best practices.
* Experienced with monitoring/logging tools like Splunk, Grafana, and the ELK stack.
Details for the Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)
* Contract: LTD company (UK) / B2B
* Location: Remote (must be UK-based)
* Duration: Long-term engagement potential
* Start: ASAP
If interested in this Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK), please apply here and we will contact you if it's a good match! :)