Full job descriptionSoftware Developer - Python (Contract)

Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site
Contract: Initial 6 months (view to extend)
Rate: £650–£750 per day

Overview
A global data-driven technology company is looking for a Python Developer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role building and maintaining customer-facing and internal platforms, working across the full stack with a Python-based backend. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week required on-site at the client’s London office.

Responsibilities
*Design, build and maintain full stack web applications with a Python backend
*Develop and consume RESTful APIs
*Work across both backend services
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA and other engineers
*Write clean, tested, maintainable code and participate in code review
*Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making within the team
*Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack in a production environment

Skills & Experience
*Strong commercial experience as a Software Developer with Python (Django)
*Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and API design
*Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
*Comfortable working in an agile environment
*Experience in retail, e-commerce or high-traffic consumer platforms is advantageous
*Must be able to work on-site in London 2 days per week

Contract Details
*Duration: 6 months initial, likely extension
*Rate: £650–£750 per day (Inside IR35)
*Location: London – Hybrid (2 days on-site)