Python Developer

SmartChoice International Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartChoice International Limited is seeking a Full Stack Developer in the United Kingdom to join our engineering team building scalable, cloud-based applications. You will work on backend services and modern UI using Python and React.

Your role includes designing and integrating REST APIs and microservices, creating responsive frontend experiences, and collaborating with Architecture, Product, QA and DevOps in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Python development with FastAPI, Flask or Django.
• Experience with REST, microservices and OOP.
• Good knowledge of SQL/database design.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server; MongoDB is a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on exposure to Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Git-based development and version control.
• Event-driven systems using Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance full-stack applications using Python and React.js.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and microservices.
• Create responsive, high-quality frontend experiences.
• Work closely with Architecture, Product, QA and DevOps teams.
• Improve application performance, reliability and security.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing and technical improvements.
• Investigate and resolve application or production issues.
• Follow Agile/Scrum delivery practices.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale platforms.

Skills

Python

React.js

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL design

PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

PyTest/Jest

Git

OOP

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong Python and React experience to join an engineering team developing scalable, cloud-based applications. The role involves backend services, modern UI development, APIs, and microservices within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance full-stack applications using Python and React.js


• Develop and integrate REST APIs and microservices


• Create responsive, high-quality frontend experiences


• Work closely with Architecture, Product, QA and DevOps teams


• Improve application performance, reliability and security


• Contribute to code reviews, testing and technical improvements


• Investigate and resolve application or production issues


• Follow Agile/Scrum delivery practices


• 5+ years of software development experience


• Strong Python development with FastAPI, Flask or Django


• Experience with REST, microservices and OOP


• Good knowledge of SQL/database design


• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server; MongoDB is a plus


• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP


• Hands-on exposure to Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD


• Git-based development and version control


• Event-driven systems using Kafka or RabbitMQ


• Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools


• Automated testing with PyTest/Jest


• Experience working on enterprise-scale platforms

Additional:

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.