Full Stack Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative EdTech start-up in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full-Stack Python Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing back-end services and developing scalable micro-services, along with supporting front-end React development. Ideal candidates will have strong Python skills, experience with FastAPI, and a solid understanding of microservices. The position offers a competitive day rate of £400 outside IR35 and remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python skills

Back-end engineering

Microservices experience

React experience

Tools

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

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]