Full Stack Engineer

Propel; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational technology startup is seeking a Full-Stack Python Engineer to join them for a 6-month contract. The role emphasizes back-end development with responsibilities including designing micro-services and APIs in Python, while supporting initial front-end React work. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills and experience in FastAPI, microservices, and databases. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate of £400 and the flexibility of remote work based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years back-end engineering experience.
• Strong Python skills with hands-on experience.
• Experience with FastAPI for building APIs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Microservices

React

Database Experience

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

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]