Python Developer

Square One Resources; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global client in the finance sector is seeking a Python Developer for a 12-month contract role in Birmingham. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in API development with Python and FastAPI. Responsibilities include designing automation solutions, developing APIs, and managing Kubernetes resources. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines. Offering £313 per day with a hybrid work model, this opportunity is ideal for skilled developers looking for a challenging and rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for databases operations.
• Build and integrate APIs for database management operations.
• Troubleshoot automation issues across scripting and APIs.
• Containerize and deploy applications/services using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Administer Kubernetes resources (pods, ingresses, services, etc.).

Skills

API development using Python

FastAPI

Problem-solving

Debugging

Analytical skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

JIRA

PostgreSQL

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Birmingham OR Sheffield (3 days per week on-site)

Salary/Rate: £313 per day

Start Date: Jan/Feb 2026

Job Type: 12-month (Inside IR35 Contract)

Company Introduction:

We are currently recruiting for a Python Developer with experience in API development for an exciting contract at our global client in the finance sector.

Required Skills/Experience

• Hands-on experience with API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure on enhancing observability with knowledge of tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Advantageous to have enterprise tools knowledge (ie, Control M, True sight, Guardium, Tenable Nessus, Delinea)
• Knowledge of Security and Software Development in a Highly regulated environment
• End-to-end knowledge of build, package, test, and deployment of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Agile practices and Tools (JIRA, etc.)
• Exposure to managing secrets using Hashicorp Vault
• Exposure and working knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostgreSQL Database Administration

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for databases operations and rollouts
• Build and Integrate API for Database Management Operations and automation workflows
• Troubleshoot automation issues across Scripting, APIs and containerised environments.
• Containerise and deploy applications/services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Administration for Kubernetes Resources (Pods, Ingress, Services, Secrets, CRDs, etc)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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