Contract Python Developer - SC Cleared

Contract Software Engineer - Python (MCP / Backend) New Contract Opportunity for a Python Developer in London with SC Clearance to work on a secure Govt. project. • Contract: Outside IR35 • Rate: Up to £600/day • Location: Hybrid - London • Start: ASAP We're looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to support a project building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, forming part of a modern backend platform that integrates AI models with internal systems via secure, well-defined APIs. This is a hands-on contract role suited to a strong backend engineer who is comfortable designing, building, and owning production-grade services. Responsibilities • Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python • Contribute to the design and implementation of MCP servers • Develop clean, well-structured API contracts and schemas • Ensure services are robust, secure, observable, and scalable • Collaborate closely with other engineers on system design and integration • Support deployment and operation of services in cloud environments Required Experience • Strong Python development experience • Proven background in backend and API development • Experience building production systems (testing, logging, error handling) • Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices Nice to Have • Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana • Experience with AWS and/or Azure • Exposure to distributed or event-driven systems • Interest or experience in AI / LLM-adjacent platforms or infrastructure Contract Details • Outside IR35 • Up to £600 per day • Hybrid working, with some on-site presence in London • Opportunity to work on a technically interesting, modern platform with real-world impact