Python Developer

Pontoon; Greater London; Remote; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking Backend Python Developers to join a greenfield service platform focused on CRM functionality. This remote role involves delivering scalable Python-based backend services, building APIs, and collaborating with product, engineering and frontend teams.

You will work in an Agile environment, participate in planning sessions in Bristol, and contribute to data solutions in AWS. The position offers a remote working arrangement with quarterly planning sessions in Bristol and a 6-month

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience developing backend applications in Python.
• Proven expertise within AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, including PostgreSQL and SQL or NoSQL databases (preferably DynamoDB).
• Experience in building and supporting production-grade backend services.
• Comfort in a hands-on development environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a product-focused mindset.
• Experience in Agile software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Build scalable APIs and event-driven services that support customer-facing applications.
• Develop and optimise data solutions within AWS cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and frontend teams to deliver new platform capabilities.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and establish best practises for a strategic service.
• Support continuous improvement, automation, and engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Python

AWS

PostgreSQL

SQL

NoSQL

DynamoDB

Backend development

Agile

Job description

Job Title: Python Developer (Backend)
Location: Remote (Quarterly Planning Sessions in Bristol)
Remuneration: 600 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, Initial 6 Months with Multi-Year Extension Potential

Responsibilities:
Our client is seeking talented Backend Python Developers to join an innovative engineering team focused on building a brand-new service platform centred around CRM-related functionality. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greenfield initiative, where the following responsibilities will be key:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Build scalable APIs and event-driven services that support customer-facing applications.
• Develop and optimise data solutions within AWS cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and frontend teams to deliver new platform capabilities.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and establish best practises for a strategic service.
• Support continuous improvement, automation, and engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Essential Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidates will possess a strong set of skills and experiences, including:

• Significant commercial experience developing backend applications in Python.
• Proven expertise within AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of database technologies, including PostgreSQL and SQL or NoSQL databases (preferably DynamoDB).
• Experience in building and supporting production-grade backend services.
• Comfort in a hands-on development environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a product-focused mindset.
• Experience in Agile software development teams.

Desirable Skills:
While the essential skills are crucial, additional experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Familiarity with DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging patterns.
• Experience developing microservices and distributed systems.
• Exposure to CRM platforms or customer service applications.

Candidate Profile:
Our client is looking for engineers who are:

• Product-minded, focused on delivering tangible business value.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communicators capable of collaborating effectively across both technical and non-technical teams.
• Passionate about building robust, scalable cloud-native applications.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a long-term programme, working on a brand-new platform with substantial investment and the potential for extensions well beyond the initial contract term. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role may be the perfect fit!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.