Python Developer

Python Developer - £400 per day (Outside IR35) A high-growth FinTech company is looking for an experienced Python Developer to join on a 6-month contract, with strong likelihood of extension. This role is fully Outside IR35 and offers a day rate of £400. 2 days a week in London, 3 days WFH. Role Overview You will work within a cross-functional engineering team building scalable, high-performance services for a cutting-edge financial platform. The role involves developing new features, optimising existing code, and collaborating closely with Data, DevOps, and Product teams. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend services using Python (3.x) • Django is a must have • Build APIs and microservices in a cloud-native environment • Integrate with financial data sources and third-party systems • Work with event-driven architectures and asynchronous frameworks • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks • Participate in design discussions and code reviews Required Skills • Strong commercial experience with Python, ideally in FinTech, banking, trading, or data-heavy environments • Experience with Django • Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems • Experience with AWS, Docker, and containerised deployments • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases • Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control (Git) Contract Details • Rate: £400 per day • Duration: 6 months • IR35: Outside IR35 • Location: Hybrid London / Remote (flexible depending on candidate) • Start: ASAP If you’re a Python engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems in the financial domain, this is an excellent opportunity.