Full Stack Engineer

Propel; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech start‑up is seeking a Full-Stack Python Engineer with strong back-end skills for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing back-end services and developing scalable microservices, while also supporting some frontend work with React. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in backend engineering, strong Python skills, and familiarity with microservices architectures. This remote position offers a rate of £400/day and may extend beyond the initial contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back‑end engineering experience.
• Strong skills in Python and experience with FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build back-end services in Python.
• Develop scalable micro-services and build RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Python

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

React

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

Full-Stack Python Engineer (Backend-leaning, React exposure)

EdTech - Outside IR35

I’m supporting an EdTech start‑up doing some genuinely exciting work in the learning space, and they’re looking for a Full‑Stack Python Engineer to join on a 6‑month contract.

This is a hands‑on build role, working closely with the Head of Tech and contributing directly to core product features. It’s mostly back‑end‑focused, but there will be some front‑end React work initially, so full‑stack experience is important.

What they’re looking for

A strong Python engineer (4–5 years) who’s comfortable owning back‑end services, understands micro services, and can support the front‑end when needed. Start‑up experience or the mindset to work autonomously is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and building back‑end services in Python
• Developing scalable micro‑services
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs (FastAPI)
• Working with relational and NoSQL databases
• Supporting React frontend development (initially)
• Collaborating closely with product, frontend, and DevOps
• Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to reviews
• Following best practices around CI / CD and automated testing

Requirements

• 3+ years back‑end engineering experience
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with FastAPI
• Microservices / distributed systems experience
• Database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• React experience (commercial or strong hands‑on)
• Knowledge of Docker / Kubernetes
• Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure

📅 Contract Details

• £400 / day – Outside IR35
• 6 months (likely extension)
• Remote (UK)
• Start ASAP

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), feel free to reach out or send a CV + day rate to [e-mail]