Backend Engineer

RED SAP Solutions; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech recruitment firm is seeking 2 Python Developers for a long-term project with an energy client. This hybrid role requires back-end development skills in Python, experience with RESTful API design, and proficiency in SQL databases like PostgreSQL. Candidates will engage in collaborative agile practices while contributing to an impactful energy project. This position offers a flexible work schedule with 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and experience with back-end development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integration points.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and writing complex SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable server-side applications.
• Build, document, and version REST APIs with robust performance.
• Collaborate in CI/CD processes and automate deployment.

Skills

Back-end Development in Python

RESTful API Design & Integration

Relational Database & SQL Expertise

Testing, CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration

Cross-Functional Teamwork & Agile Practices

Job description

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On behalf of a global client, RED is currently looking for 2 Python Developers to join a long term project for an energy customer.

Capacity - 5 days/week, 8 hours/day

Location - Hybrid, 3 days per week in Sunbury

• Back-end Development in Python: Design, implement, and maintain scalable server-side applications and microservices using Python frameworks.
• RESTful API Design & Integration: Build, document, and version REST APIs; ensure robust authentication, error handling, and performance tuning for seamless front-end consumption.
• Relational Database & SQL Expertise: Design database tables , write optimised complex SQL queries, manage migrations, and tune indexing and transactions in PostgreSQL.
• Testing, CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration: Write unit/integration tests for both back and front end; integrate with CI/CD pipelines; work with DevOps to automate builds, deployments, and monitoring.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork & Agile Practices: Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and design discussions; and communicate effectively with Technical Lead, TPM and QA.

If this could be of interest please can you apply with an updated CV that I can use as a point of reference whilst we are on a call.