Junior Python Backend Engineer (Hybrid, Belfast)

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Junior Python Developer in Belfast to join a hybrid engineering team. You will build and maintain backend applications and APIs using Python and FastAPI, contributing across the software development lifecycle from feature implementation to troubleshooting.

You'll gain exposure to databases, authentication, payments and cloud infrastructure while learning from an experienced team and contributing innovative product functionality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Python 3 and core programming principles.
• Experience implementing CRUD operations and working with APIs.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django or a similar Python web framework.
• Familiarity with PyTest and software testing best practices.
• Understanding of data modelling using Pydantic, SQLAlchemy, SQLModel or similar ORM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend applications and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Contribute across the software development lifecycle, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver new product functionality and support existing systems.

Skills

Python

API development

Backend development

Code testing

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

PyTest

SQLAlchemy

Job description

MCS Group is seeking a Junior Python Developer in Belfast to join a hybrid engineering team. You will build and maintain backend applications and APIs using Python and FastAPI, contributing across the software development lifecycle from feature implementation to troubleshooting.

You'll gain exposure to databases, authentication, payments and cloud infrastructure while learning from an experienced team and contributing innovative product functionality.